
Rhode Island’s newest brewery, Proclamation Ale in West Kingston, launched with a private party on January 18, 2014. The nanobrewery was founded by Dave Witham, brewer and president, with plans on serving the greater Rhode Island market. Proclamation Ale distributes through Horizon Beverage. Members of The Rhode Island Brewing Society and Girls Pint Out RI members attended among the 50 guests. Witham poured two beers: Tendril, an IPA and zzzlumber, a Dutch imperial stout.
- Dave Whitman poured with help from Andrew Brown.
- Drinking Sherpa President John Varlaro; Dave Whitman, Proclamation Ale; Drinking Sherpa Chief Marketing Officer Brandi Davis and Drinking Sherpa Chief Technology Officer Paul Demers.
- Members of the Rhode Island Brewing Society. Lamel Moore, Kate McPherson, Nate Ouellette, Chris Meringolo, Armando DeDona and Jessica DeBry.
- Guests of Proclamation Ale.
- Group toast.