Newport Craft Brew Race Serves Refreshing Tastes

The Newport Craft Brew Race celebrated its annual fun run on July 20 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 Race 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.

: Guests enjoyed craft beer tastes from more than 40 breweries.

: The Newport Craft Brew Race was held at Fort Adams State Park.

: Dan Johnson, Sales Representative, 14th Star Brewing Co.

: Lisa Ferreira, Events Staff, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.

: Casey Wright, Event Staff, Hidden Cove Brewing Co.

: Delaney Fenton, Sales Intern, Harpoon.

: Kody Hebert, Trade Development Representative, Allagash Brewing Company.

: Tony Barber, Head Brewer, Ragged Island Brewing Co. and Rebecca Imbimbo, Tap Room Manager, Ragged Island Brewing Co.

: Marc Ustal, Events, Whalers Brewing Company; Jake Balcanoff, Assistant Brewer, Whalers Brewing Company; and Wes Staschke, Owner, Whalers Brewing Company.

: Adam Mesler, Associate, Magic Hat Brewing Company and Jim Hulslander, District Manager, Magic Hat Brewing Company.

: Tom Maynard, Sales Manager, Revival Brewing Co.

: Sales Representatives Evan Kenney and Nate Burgoyne, Jack’s Abby; and Steve Laferriere, Sales Manager – Rhode Island, Atlantic Beverage Distributors.