If you’re from Rhode Island, you know it’s a big deal to travel more than 20 minutes, particularly to far-flung places like (gasp!) southern Rhode Island. Luckily, I ‘m not from the state originally, so I was happy to make the trek to check out Tower Hill in South Kingston – and you should too!
Some reasons why? How about the fact that they were the winner of the 2025 Rhode Worthy Cup Best Over-All? Or the beautiful space with windows from floor to ceiling, or the great raised stage for performances that doesn’t crowd people out?
How about the passion? Per their own admission on the website: “We are a group of four lifelong friends who have shared our hopes and dreams over the past 20 years. After years of talking about our passion for brewing and our desire to start a business together, we finally took the leap and opened our own brewery.”
But how is the beer?
I first sampled the Down Main Street NEIPA (7.5%), a smooth, juicy pour that was very fruit-forward. The Aged to Perfection Barley Wine (11.0%) was sweet but not cloying, nor overwhelming in alcoholic taste even with the high ABV. The Patagonia Witbier (6.0%), flavored with chamomile, was an easy-drinking and lovely representation of the style. But my top pour was the Scarborough Sunset (5.2% ABV) a Pilsner with the high carbonation I look for, and beautifully subtle hop flavor.
Listen, Rhode Island people: Tower Hill is worth packing a lunch for. Take the road trip!
Tower Hill Brewing Company
25 Village Square Dr, South Kingstown, RI