The 2023 Rhode Island Brew Fest on Jan. 28 at WaterFire Arts Center in Providence marked the 10th anniversary of the annual celebration of American craft brewers. The day comprised two sold-out sessions, as craft beer fans were greeted with tastes, 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 Rhode Island 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 10th Annual 2023 Rhode Island Brew Fest took place on Jan. 28 at WaterFire Arts Center in Providence.
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- The day’s two sold-out sessions offered tastes of over 200 styles of beer from more than 50 breweries.
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- Josh Miller, Brand Ambassador and Allie Sasher, Marketing, Atlantic Brewing Company.
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- Homer Johnsen, Business Manager, Shaidzon Beer Company.
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- Susan Davis, Events Manager and Nannette Gendrea, Manager of Promotions, Good Dogg Hard Seltzer.
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- TJ Wyrebek, Brewery Representative, Samuel Adams.
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- Zack Signore, Field Sales Representative, Citizen Cider.
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- Kyle Toste, Brewer; Jenn Toste, Bartender; and Ryan Mitchell, Assistant, LineSider Brewing Co.
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- Katrina Shabo, Director of Sales, Medusa Brewing Company.
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- TJ Doyle, Territory Manager, Athletic Brewing Co.
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- Brand Ambassadors Mike Ciceron and Luke Basler, Wachusett Brewing Co.
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- James Groleau, Brand Ambassador; Nicole Lasky, Event Coordinator; and Will Gaess, Brand Ambassador, Whalers Brewing Company.
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- Kelly Marciano, Territory Sales Manager and Kyle Stewart, Boston Sales Representative, Zero Gravity.
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- Jess and Ben Pratt, Rhode Island Sales Representatives, Grey Sail Brewing.
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- Sam O’Connor, Brand Ambassador, Wormtown Brewery.
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- Emily Vides and Michael Patterson, Co-owners, Small Change Brewing Company.
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- Rachel Fanning, Marketing and Caleb Hebert, Marketing, Chair 2 Light Lager.
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- Jay Muraco, Sales Representative and Casey Wright, Bartender, Foolproof Brewing Company.
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- Chris Bacon, District Manager – RI, Dogfish Head.
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- Mandy Holt, Promo Lead and Brian Tait, Bartender, Narragansett Beer.
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- JT Ethier, Business Manager and Derek Rix, Brand Ambassador, Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company.
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- Conner DeVarney, Market Development Manager and Nick Malby, Director of Sales – East, Spindrift Beverage Co.
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- The RI Brew Fest team: Emily Kearns, April Lebrun, Lana Patterson; and Matt Gray, Gray Matter Marketing/Ragged Island Brewing Co.
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- Ed Tessier, Club Member; Erin Feeney, Club President; and Patrick Canary, Taste Tester, Rhode Island Brewing Society.
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- Line Sider Carolina Reaper-infused brew next to its signature hot sauce.
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- Brews from Samuel Adams including Wicked Tropical Ale and Cold Snap White Ale.
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- Zero Gravity Powder Jones IPA and Green State Lager.
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- Linesider All Dam Day, Blonde Jovi and A Collaboration Story Collaboration.
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- Rhode Island Brew Fest merchandise.
Photos by Laura Widness.
