The inaugural Rhode Island Craft Beer Week took place in restaurants and bars across the state March 5-13. Sponsored by the R.I. Brewers Guild, more than 30 breweries and a variety of bars and restaurants participated in the festivities during the week, which included beer launches, food pairings, competitions and more in celebration of the state’s craft brewing scene. Narragansett Beer hosted the Ultimate Rhode Island Day party on March 5 as a kickoff event at its India Point Park facility. Participating breweries and venues included Apponaug Brewing Company, Grey Sail Brewing, The Guild, Pour Judgement, Back 40, Black Oak Kitchen and Drinks, Foolproof Brewing Company, Narragansett Beer, Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co., Linesider Brewing Co., Proclamation Ale Company, Lucky Enough, PTX Lounge, Tremblay’s Bar & Grill, The Malted Barley, The General’s Crossing Brewhouse, Coast Guard House, Taproot Brewing Co., West Passage Brewing Company, Smug Brewing Company, Six Pack Brewing and Whaler’s Brewing Company.