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! […]
Never been to a brewing conference? Me neither. So, when I received a press invitation to attend the 2025 Rhode Island Brewers Conference in Providence, Rhode Island, I had no idea what to expect. I’ve been to beer events and judged beer competitions – but what do people actually do all day at a beer conference? What kind of topics would be covered? Would there be a ton of tasting and hands-on demonstrations? Would the panels be so exclusive and specific they’d be impenetrable to someone who doesn’t actually work at a brewery, but loves the industry (aka me)? On Saturday, October 18th, I showed up to find out.
This article first appeared in Yankee Brew News. When Crook Point opened in December 2024, right after the disaster that continues to be the Washington Bridge in Providence (look it up), I remember thinking: man, getting Rhode Islanders over to East Bay is already a challenge, I really hope they can make it. I’m pleased
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
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 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
