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Buttonwoods Brewery
fresh from the built-in oven. Grab a lager from the bar and pair it with some crispy peanut cauliflower or beer cheese nachos for a brewery experience that hits all the right flavors. 50 Sims Ave.( inside Buttonwoods Brewery), Providence, 830- 4488, screamingunicornri. com
Buttonwoods owner and head brewer Morgan Snyder( left) and his brother, Max, share an Underberg and lager while adding to the cap collection.
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Buttonwoods Brewery

If it sounds like an inside joke, it kinda is. That is, until you participate. Get in on the camaraderie at Buttonwoods Brewery, where folks raise a small bottle of herbal bitters called Underberg, then chase it with a glass of lager foam, all in the name of digestion. The ritual is a bonding experience, plus you can help the brewery earn points for Underberg merch— from toy trucks to track suits— by handing over your caps. Never fear,“ You’ ll never’ berg alone.” 50 Sims Ave., Providence, 203-3065, buttonwoodsbrewery. com
WHIMSICAL SCAVENGER HUNT
Happy Unicorn Army It began as a local mystery last winter: Who was behind the 3D-printed unicorns popping up in bars, windows and street corners in the West End? Before long the attention shifted from the who and why to the mythic creatures’ different colors, sizes, features and accessories( our favorite so far is the mustache and top hat combo). Today, fans can follow along on Instagram for clues on where the latest batch will land. Happy hunting! instagram. com / happyunicorn army; happyunicornarmy. com
NEW BREWERY
Crafted Hope Brewing Company East Greenwich residents didn’ t have to wait long for a new spot after Linesider Brewing Company closed last year. Siblings Kyle Toste and Kerri Allard jumped at the chance to open Crafted Hope Brewing Company, quickly cementing its status as a local go-to on the West Bay. After a taproom glow-up, the brewery is back to hosting regular events, including trivia, comedy and music nights and rotating food trucks. Grab an NEIPA and settle in with friends, or check out the chalkboard behind the bar to pay a pint forward to a community member. 1485 South County Trl., Suite # 201, East Greenwich, 398-0491, craftedhopebrewing. com
IRISH RED ALE
Trágmar Ale Works Guinness might get all the attention, but the Irish red ale at this Bristol brewery is the real deal. Rhode Island’ s
first Irish pub-themed brewery opened in March, bringing a little taste of the Emerald Isle to the East Bay. Owners Michael Godet, Chris Kerr and Jason Buck sought to emulate the pub culture in Kerr’ s home country, complete with trad music sessions and that familiar foamy head. And yes, you can still find IPAs, pilsners, stouts and more styles on draft, so raise a pint of whatever you’ re drinking. Sláinte! 87 Gooding Ave., Bristol, 638-0333, tragmar. com
BREWERY BITES
Screaming Unicorn After starting out as a pop-up at Buttonwoods Brewery’ s previous location, this local favorite has spread its unicorn wings wide and we’ re here for it. Chef Stephanie Rapoza serves up mouthwatering takes on pub classics from inside the Sims Avenue taproom, including smash burgers with tomato jam and super special sauce, Unicorn Fries topped with Parmesan, scallions and roasted garlic aioli and wood-fired pizzas
NOT YOUR MOTHER’ S BOOK CLUB
Boozy Book Club
Technicolor cocktails, stickers, tarot card readings and swag bags stuffed with friendship bracelets aren’ t your typical book club fare— but then again, the Boozy Book Club is anything but. Reilly O’ Hearn(@ boozybitchez _ ri on Instagram) gathers members monthly to discuss a particular book— with coordinating cocktails on the side. Email boozy betchez @ gmail. com to join the member list.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF BOOZY BOOK CLUB / REILLY O’ HEARN.
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