The 10th annual “Life. Liberty. Beer.” tasting and fundraiser was hosted at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum in East Greenwich on November 23, 2019. During the sold-out event, guests sampled a variety of ales, porters and ciders from local craft breweries while perusing food vendors and touring the museum’s historic exhibits. Proceeds benefited the historic Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, a medieval-style armory that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The armory dates back to 1913 and houses a unique collection of weaponry, uniforms, historic artifacts and militaria dating from colonial America through the 20th century. Among the more unusual items: a functioning 1883 Gatling gun, a Civil War-era James Conversion six-pound rifled cannon and a collection of more than 600 American and foreign patriotic and propaganda posters from World Wars I and II.
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- All from Varnum Memorial Armory Museum except where indicated: Maria Vasquez, Curator Assistant; Patrick Donovan, Vice President and Curator; Tim Jackson, Treasurer and Docent; and John Anderson, The Varnum Continentals Organization (Varnum) Trustee and Chairperson, Life. Liberty. Beer.
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- Craig Barone, Trustee, Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, Board of Trustees, Varnum; Michelle Place, Varnum Member and Drill Hall Rental Coordinator; Chris Feisthamel, President; Jim Renzi, Varnum Member; and John Anderson, Varnum Trustee and Chairperson, Life. Liberty. Beer.
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- Chris Iannitelli, The Savory Grape with selections from Downeast Cider House and Allagash Brewing Company.
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- Selections from the Crook & Marker Spiked & Sparkling line in Coconut Pineapple, Strawberry Lemon, Black Cherry, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Peach and Mango flavors.
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- Newport Craft Brewing Co. Storm Blueberry and RhodeTrip New England IPA; Narragansett It’s About Time IPA, Fresh Catch and Shandy; and Foolproof Brewing Company Ocean State Lager, Double Cannon IPA, Raincloud Robust Porter and Ocean State IPA.
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- Kyle Castillo, Warehouse Manager, Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. pouring the Kentucky Winter Golden Stout, which is aged in bourbon barrels.
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- Harpoon Winter Warmer Ale and UFO Winter Blonde Ale.
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- Varnum Members Dottie Vanderpyl and David Vanderpyl, both pouring for Grey Sail Brewing and Melissa Gianetti, Events, Whalers Brewing Company.
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- Mike Breslin, Varnum Member/Volunteer; Melinda Williams, Volunteer Brand Ambassador; and Dottie Vanderpyl, Varnum Member pouring selections from Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., Foolproof Brewing Company, Narragansett Beer and Heavy Seas Beer.
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- Courtney Hazelton, Brand Ambassador and Coleman Aunan, Territory Sales Representative, Mancini Beverage.
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- Brand Ambassadors Chris Marchetti and Trish Marchetti, Harpoon Brewery showcasing Harpoon Winter Warmer Ale and UFO Winter Blonde Ale.
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- Don Sanders, Partner and Efren Hidalgo, CEO, Providence Brewing Co.
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- William S. Tuttle, Head Brewer, Conanicut Brewing/The General’s Crossing Brewhouse and Brand Ambassador Lisa Tuttle.
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- Jeremy Ruff, Co-Founder and Brewer, Line Sider Brewing Co., and volunteer.
Photos by Laura Widness.
