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Women of Beer: Jennifer Pereira

If you’re involved in the Rhode Island beer scene in any form, chances are you’ve met Jen, a powerhouse when it comes to providing education, building community, advocating for diversity, and promoting the craft of brewing. Just a few of her accomplishments: BJCP National Beer Judge, Founder of the Rhode Worthy Cup and Ocean State Homebrew Competitions, member of the American Homebrewers Association, the Brewers Association, and the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (UK). I’m thrilled to feature Jen in this month’s Women of Beer column, who is spearheading the second Rhode Worthy Cup competition in July!

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Brewery Visit: Tragmar Ale Works

This article first appeared in Yankee Brew News Located in the old Six Pack Brewing location in Bristol (cheers to Mark Papi and best wishes) the owners of the new Trágmar Ale Works (who met at Six Pack!) are three passionate brewers with diverse backgrounds, united by their love for craft beer: Michael Godet, Jason

Connecticut Beer

Brewery Visit: Dead Language Beer Project

This first appeared in Yankee Brew News. Greeted with plastic marigold garlands, a skeleton wearing a tutu, and plenty of other eccentric details, entering Dead Language Beer Project made for a fascinating first visit. Dead Language’s goal, per their website, is ‘to craft exceptional lagers, Weissbiers, and bold American IPAs and serve as a gathering

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Women of Beer

Women of Beer: Kyle DeGasero, Taproom Manager and Co-Owner, Dead Language Beer Project

This article first appeared in Yankee Brew News. Dead Language has been on my radar since I saw a social media post about their opening back in spring 2024. I finally made the 90-minute trek to Hartford, Connecticut, this month, and came away not only impressed by the excellent beer (see my Connecticut brewery profile!)

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New Hampshire Beer, Women of Beer

Women of Beer: Erika Rosenfeld, Post & Beam Brewing Company

This article first appeared in Yankee Brew News Erika is the founder and owner of Post & Beam Brewing Co., established in 2018. Erika manages all facets of the business, from brewing and taproom operations to financial oversight and customer engagement, ensuring every aspect aligns with her commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability. An active leader

New York Beer

Women of Beer: Rachel McDermott, Dancing Grain Farm Brewery

This profile first appeared in Yankee Brew News. Located on a sprawling 300 acres in Moreau, New York, Dancing Grain offers both ‘brews and views,’ thanks to its backdrop of the stunning Palmertown Range and its mission of ‘field-to-beer’ in all its operations, and second-generation owner Rachel McDermott was integral to its success. How

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Beer News

Love It/Hate It: How the IPA Divides and Dominates New England

This article first appeared in Yankee Brew News “Ugh, I hate IPAs.” If you’re into beer, you’ve heard that phrase many times before, and perhaps spoken the words yourself. These days, it seems to be popular to pile on the hate for the India pale ale, arguably the most divisive beer on the market. And

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Rhode Island Beer, Women of Beer

Women of Beer: Nichole Pelletier, Crooked Current Brewery

This article first appeared in Yankee Brew News Nichole Pelletier gets a lot of attention in Rhode Island for being one of the only female brewmasters around. Similarly, Crooked Current Brewery in Pawtucket, which she co-owns with husband Jason Lourenco, gets frequent mentions in the local press due to its name, a cheeky reference to

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