The 2024 Rhode Island Brew Fest, an annual celebration of American craft brewers, was hosted at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence on Jan. 27. The day was comprised of two sold-out sessions, as craft beer fans were greeted with tastes from more than 50 breweries and over 200 styles of beer specifically. Guests enjoyed food and products from exhibiting vendors and received a custom commemorative glass. Hosted by the Rhode Island Brewers Guild and produced by Gray Matter Marketing, the event supports the attending brewers by purchasing all the products at the festival. Unlike many beer festivals, there are no booth fees for brewers, who are paid to participate on top of donating a portion of every ticket sold to the Rhode Island Brewers Guild. Established in 2013, the Rhode Island Brewers Guild is the official brewery association in the state, existing to support and promote Rhode Island craft breweries.
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- The 2024 Rhode Island Brew Fest, an annual celebration of American craft brewers, was hosted at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence on Jan. 27.
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- Craft beer fans enjoyed two sold-out sessions, with tastes from more than 50 breweries and over 200 styles of beer.
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- All of Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co.: Nicole Manley, Bartender/Server; Chloe Chatigny, Lead Bartender; and Tyler DiMarco, Sales Account Executive.
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- Mandy Holt, Promotional Lead and Aaron French, Kitchen Supervisor, Narragansett Beer.
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- All of Foolproof Brewing Company: Corry Salone, Lead Brewer; Casey Wright, Bartender; and Matt Geisler, Cellarman.
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- Whalers Brewing Company Brand Ambassadors Kaylee Leduc and Zach Pinault.
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- Jessica Pratt, Lead Brand Ambassador and Cassie Decourcey, Sales Representative, Grey Sail Brewing.
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- Emily Whitney, Regional Brand Representative, Lawson’s Finest Liquids.
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- TJ Doyle, MA/RI Territory Manager, Athletic Brewing Co.
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- All of the Johnson & Wales University Professional Craft Brewing Program: Jennifer Pereira, Associate Professor; Amalia Pereira; Josh Kruger; and Ben Weinstein.
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- A pour of a beer from the Johnson & Wales University Professional Craft Brewing Program.
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- Patrick and Michelle Ruggieri, Spindrift Spiked.
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- All of Smug Brewing: Kate Loehr; Rob DaRosa, Owner/Brewer; and John Smith, Designer.
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- Kyle Toste, Brewer; Jennifer Toste, Taproom; and Jill Farrelly, LineSider Brewing Co.
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- Craig Montecalvo and Elliot Fleming, Isle Brewers Guild.
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- Kelly Marciano, Territory Sales Manager and Kyle Stewart, Territory Sales Representative, Zero Gravity Craft Brewery.
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- Homer Johnsen, Business Manager and Chris Polinski, Bartender, Shaidzon Beer Company.
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- Elizabeth Knobel, Regional Field Marketing Manager and Tia Erlich, Sales Representative, Downeast Cider House.
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- Brand Ambassadors Sharon Ruizzo showcasing Chair 2 Light Lager and Jenny Lane Smith highlighting Chair 2 Light IPA.
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- Kenzie Corey, Marketing Coordinator and Kevin Beachem, Brewer, Taproot Brewing Company.
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- Chuck Morris and Leigh McClure, Vanished Valley Brewing Co.
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- Alan Petteruto, Sales Manager and JJ Holst, Marketing Manager, Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.
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- A pour of Radiant Pig Save the Robots IPA.
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- Heather Jensen and Katie Gray, Owner, Ragged Island Brewing Company.
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- A pour of Stormalong Cider.
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- Cheyne Tessier, Co-owner, Origin Beer Project.
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- A pour of Athletic Brewing Company Wit’s Peak Belgian-Style White.
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- Dave Kenney, Head Brewer and Hila Kenney, Union Station Brewery.
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- All Six Pack Brewing Owner / Operators: Liz Papi, Mark Papi and Debbie Kits Van Heyningen.
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- Chuck Morris and Leigh McClure, Vanished Valley Brewing Co.
