This article first appeared in Yankee Brew News For shame! I’m a writer about beer who is based in Rhode Island, and I’ve never been to Tilted Barn Brewery in Exeter before? Of course, I’m well aware of RI’s original farm brewery who makes some of the most popular IPAs in the state. I didn’t […]
“I make garbage IPAs,” Vilija Bizinkauskas told me while sitting down for this interview. That remarks, followed by her laughter, were just one of the highlights in my fantastic conversation with a truly passionate expert in in the art of beer.
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!
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
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
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!)
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
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
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
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
