Giving to a charity makes us feel good. Giving to a charity and being able to raise a glass of delicious craft beer to them is even better. If you are looking to support a local cause this month you can do just that at Bristol Beer Fest. Most of Bristol’s Fire Department, with the […]
I am trying to remember when my love for craft beer first began. I would have to say it started when I tasted my first Belgian about twelve years ago at the far away Ebenezer’s Pub in Lovell, Maine. Needless to say, since then my preferences in styles have varied and increased. Like some of […]
Welcome to an occasional series focusing on breweries that are off-the-beaten-path but worth your time. I know, I know… it’s hard to get Providence folks to leave the city. And with so many world-class breweries available so close to home, why bother? Trust me here. Get in the car, fire up Google Maps, and if […]
What beer goes best with the comics, entertainment, and art extravaganza that makes up Rhode Island Comic Con (RICC)? For the past four years, Proclamation Ale Company has answered the call of nerds across New England with their exclusive releases – and they’re thrilled to do it again for RICC’s 10th anniversary! Every year, when […]
Profiles written by Heather Bryant, Kelly Currier, Gina Mastrostefano, Mike Ryan. RI BrewFest (PVD, January) Favorite Brew Fest – Brew Fest used to take place at the Pawtucket Armory and has been at the WaterFire Arts Center since 2019. Taking a two-session approach, it’s usually on a Saturday in late January or early February. 2023 […]
This month we acknowledge Cupid’s mythical concoction of beer and love. Here’s the story of 3 established breweries led by craft beer pioneering couples: Jen and John Kimmich – The Alchemist, Stowe, VT Set the WayBack Machine to 1995, and you’ll find John brewing and Jen waitressing at the Burlington Vermont Brewery & Pub. The […]
A look into the Whalers Brewing Company in Wakefield RI. This isn’t just a brewery that sells growlers to the public, it’s more than that. Since its inception the locals have done everything they can to help get theses gentlemen off the ground with their brewery. The atmosphere inside the brewery is relaxed, the facility is […]
Tucked away in woods of Exeter, RI is a brewery like none other. The Tilted Barn Brewery started when there was a hop shortage a few years back and the owners, Matt and Kara Richardson, decided they wanted more for home brewing purposes. Very quickly one thing led to another and the next thing they knew, […]
The Ocean State Homebrew Competition is on once again. It’s time for you avid homebrewers to test your mettle for the coveted prize. There can be only one! I’m kidding. If your brew is good enough, you could win a ribbon for your category, and if it’s really good, you might even grab a spot […]
It’s soon to be that time of year again. Crazy uncles taking over the living room couch, chaos in the kitchen, giant plucked foul defrosting on the counter. No wonder Rhode Islanders have chosen the night before (or after) Thanksgiving to be the night of high school reunions and boozing with friends. This year, however, […]