Craft beer

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On Tap: The Latest Brewery and Distillery News In Rhode Island

A holiday gift guide for craft beverage enthusiasts, holiday markets and pop-ups, and more from the state's craft beer and distilling scene.

Lauren Clem,

Two six packs of THC-infused cans in the grass.

Congress just banned most hemp-derived THC products. What does that mean for RI beverage producers?

THC-infused beverages were the next big scene on the local craft scene, until the federal shutdown legislation brought the industry to a halt.

Lauren Clem,

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New Trinity Brewhouse Owners Plan to Stay the Course Amid High Turnover in the Craft Beer Scene

The renovated Providence brewpub is expected to reopen in November.

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Musicians sit around a table in a taproom with green walls and Irish flag decor.

Catch a traditional Irish music session at this Bristol brewery

Trágmar Ale Works hosts traditional Irish music sessions once a month at its Bristol taproom.

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An Olneyville Meadery Is Bringing Mead to the Masses

Arcane Mead & Winery opened in the former Butterbang space in Providence in August.

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The loading dock outside a brewery, with a man driving a forklift and kegs in the foreground.

From side streaming to carbon capture, sustainability is worth the investment for Grey Sail and other local breweries

A glimpse inside Grey Sail Brewing's sustainability practices.

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The Guild is Opening a Bookstore Beer Garden in Plainville

The popular beer hall, which already has three locations in Rhode Island, is expanding to Massachusetts in partnership with a local favorite bookstore.

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Are Rhode Island's Craft Beer Laws Too Strict?

A forum hosted by RIPBS and The Public's Radio explores the future of craft beer regulations in Rhode Island.

Lauren Clem,

An ice bucket featuring several different styles of Smug Brewing beer, including Unfazed nonalcoholic beer.

NA Beers are Taking Off. Local Breweries are Taking Notice.

Several Rhode Island breweries now offer house-made nonalcoholic options alongside their regular brews.

Lauren Clem,

The front of a restaurant with a colorful mural featuring Trinity Repertory Company behind it.

One of the state’s oldest breweries is for sale. Here’s how it got started.

Owner Josh Miller shares the story behind Trinity Brewhouse.

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