Annual Winter Rhode Island Brew Fest Returns

In its seventh year, the annual Rhode Island Brew Fest was hosted at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence on January 26. The sold-out event featured more than 200 beers from over 50 breweries during two afternoon tasting sessions. Guests enjoyed live music by Steve Demers and eats from a variety of vendors, including Narragansett Creamery, Knead Doughnuts, the Newport Jerky Company, Benito’s Hot Sauce, the Edgewood Cheese Shop and Eatery and Russell Morin Catering.

: The annual Rhode Island Brew Fest returned for its seventh year on January 26.

: The new WaterFire Arts Center in Providence set the stage for the 2019 Rhode Island Brew Fest.

: Jess Pratt, Rhode Island Sales Representative and Ben Pratt, Event Master, both of Grey Sail Brewing.

: John Williams, Area Sales Manager, CT/RI, Brooklyn Brewery.

: Bryan Benedict, Sales & Marketing Director, Beer’d Brewing Co.

: Dave Graves, Assistant to the Head Brewer; Josh Roy, Head Brewer; and Ryan Zelezny, Assistant to the Brewer, all of Trinity Brewing Co.

: Cameron Crown, Brewery Representative and Jon Morse, Director of Production, both of Springdale by Jack’s Abby Brewing.

: Casey Marks, Rhode Island Brewery Representative, Harpoon Brewery highlighting the brewery’s latest release, Rec. League.

: Matt Gray, Partner; Bill Schmidt, General Manager; and Tony Barber, Head Brewer, all of Ragged Island Brewing Co.

: Karen Labonte, Brand Ambassador, Von Trapp Brewery of Vermont.

: Jarad Rogers, NE Area Sales Manager, Victory Brewing Company and Adam Lang, Area Sales Manager, Six Point Brewing Co.

: Brian Tait, Promotions; Mandy Holt, Head of Promotions; and Vanessa LaPorte, Promotions, all of Narragansett Brewing Co.

: Nate Taylor, Volunteer and Casey Wright, Event Staff, Hidden Cove Brewing Co.

: Bill McLaughlin, Executive Promotional Manager; Stuart Slocum, CT/RI Account Executive; Brewery Representative; and Jon Roccio, Lead Promotional Engineer, all of Lord Hobo Brewing Co.