Newport Craft Brew Race Ends 5K with Beer Fest

The Newport Craft Brew Race celebrated its annual fun run on July 21 with a walk or run 5K followed by a craft beer festival where participants and guests enjoyed the afternoon. The grounds of Fort Adams State Park set the stage for the summer event, which draws runners and beer lovers alike. Produced by Gray Matter Marketing, a portion of the proceeds from the Craft Brew Races Newport were donated to the Rhode Island Brewer’s Guild in support of the growth of craft beer and brewing in Rhode Island. More than 40 breweries participated, including local, regional and national brands.

: Wes Staschke, Owner, Whalers Brewing Company with Brian Archambault and Marc Uustal.

: Deb Poulin, Brand Ambassador and Chris Charest, Regional Representative, Stone Brewing Co.

: Dennis Morin, Brand Ambassador; Adam Mesler, Brand Ambassador; and Jim Hulslander, Development Manager, Magic Hat Brewing Company.

: Cody Savoie, Events Coordinator, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

: Dan Nieves, Southern New England Territory Manager, Allagash Brewing Company.

: Kody Herbert, Craft Beer Development Representative and Chris Martin, CT/RI Regional Sales Manager, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery.

: Mandy Holt, Promotional Manager and Melissa W., Brand Ambassador, Narragansett Beer.

: Alan Campbell, Rhode Island Sales Manager, Otter Creek Brewing.

: Lydia Catone, Beer Ranger, New Belgium Brewing.

: Karen Labonte, Social Media Coordinator, Spencer Brewery.

: Kathy Bailey and Cathy Hopkins, Brand Ambassadors, Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co./Kentucky Craft Beers.

: Jon Paton, Regional Sales Manager, Lord Hobo Brewing Co.

: Marissa Leone, Taproom Manager and Roman Massi, Brand Ambassador, Black Hog Brewing.

: Amber Roderick, Brand Ambassador, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. with the company’s team of runners.

: Neil Eddy, Sales Manager RI & SE MA, Two Roads Brewing Co.

: Michael Jarbeau and Sierra Stopyra, Brand Representatives, Devil’s Purse Brewing Company.

: Isa Beauhamel, Events/Tasting Room and Kayla Hedman, Brand Ambassador, Revival Brewing Co.

: Jay Catley, Sales and Steve Sharp, Head Brewer, Foolproof Brewing Company.

: April Canavan, Graphic Designer/Events and Eli Sullivan, Production Staff, Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. showcasing Loyal Tea and Blueberry Lemonade.