The 2025 Rhode Island Brew Fest, an annual celebration of American craft brewers, was hosted at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence on Jan. 25. The day was comprised of two sessions, as craft beer fans were greeted with tastes from more than 50 breweries and over 200 styles of beer specifically. Guests enjoyed food and products from exhibiting vendors and received a custom commemorative glass. Hosted by the Rhode Island Brewers Guild and produced by Gray Matter Marketing, the event supports the attending brewers by purchasing all the products at the festival. Unlike many beer festivals, there are no booth fees for brewers, who are paid to participate on top of donating a portion of every ticket sold to the RI Brewers Guild. Established in 2013, the Rhode Island Brewers Guild is the official brewery association in the state, existing to support and promote Rhode Island craft breweries.
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- The 2025 Rhode Island Brew Fest, an annual celebration of American craft brewers, was hosted at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence on Jan. 25.
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- Matt and Katie Gray, Owners, Ragged Island Brewing Co. and Founders, RI Brew Fest through Gray Matter Marketing.
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- Narragansett Beer’s Mandy Holt, Promotional Lead and Phil Nemirow, Promotional Team.
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- Chrissy Daniels, Brand Ambassador and Aron Daniels, Senior Market Manager – New England, Artisanal Brewing Ventures.
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- Sara Perkins, Brand Ambassador and John Croteau, Sales – MA/RI, Citizen Cider.
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- Todd Sanchioni, Media Marketing and Content Creator and Ginu Lee, Sales Representative, Stormalong Cider.
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- Lauren San-Souci, Sales Representative, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island.
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- Kyle Sherwood, Territory Sales Manager, Allagash Brewing Company.
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- Whalers Brewing Company Brand Ambassadors Will Gaess and Zach Pinault.
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- Chair 2 Brand Ambassadors Deanna Marinucci and Jodie Hall.
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- Tom Goodale, Rhode Island Brand Ambassador, Downeast Cider.
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- Steve Falaguerra, Brand Ambassador and Kevin Leavitt, Assistant Brewer, Trinity Brewhouse.
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- Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery Brand Ambassadors Angela and Bill Barto.
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- Ryan O’Connell, Market Development Manager, Spindrift.
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- Stowe Cider Brand Ambassadors Rachel Steed and Liz Krams.
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- Evan Amuzzini, Brand Ambassador, Lord Hobo Brewing Company.
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- All of Rhode Island Brewing Society: Ed Tessier, Quarter Master; Chris Meringolo, Admin; and Patrick Canary, President.
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- John Hyde, Brand Ambassador, Woodchuck Hard Cider.
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- Emily Whitney, Sales Manager, Lawson’s Finest Liquids.
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- Hope Bodwell, Brand Ambassador, Wormtown Brewery.
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- Keith Antul, Head Brewer, Medusa Brewing Company.
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- All of Johnson & Wales University: Tate Mann, Student; Jennifer Pereira, DWS, CWE, Associate Professor, College of Food Innovation & Technology; and Tyler Shea, Student.
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- A pour of Grey Sail’s peach mango fruited sour, Whirligig.
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- Stormalong’s award-winning winter cider, White Mountain Magic.
Photos by Laura Widness.
