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A New Brew ’ s Afoot
The Guild Brewing Company and the Rhode Island Football Club team up to create a limited beer release . By Kaitlyn Murray
PHOTOGRAPHY : COURTESY OF RIFC / THE GUILD .
FROM LEFT : Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien ; Devin Kelly , co-founder and managing partner at the Guild ; Brett Luy , Rhode Island FC president ; Jeremy Duffy , co-founder and managing partner at the Guild .
Can you say score ? The Guild Brewing Company has partnered with the Rhode Island Football Club to create RIFC Pale Ale .
Featuring a striking label dreamed up by RIFC graphic designer Carly Melton , the American-style pale ale is available in sixteen-ounce cans at the club ’ s home base , Beirne Stadium at Bryant University , on match days .
If you ’ re craving the brew between matches , you can pick up four-packs at the Guild ’ s Warren and Pawtucket locations . Rhode Island ’ s largest craft beer company brewed the ale with the spirit of the club ’ s inaugural season in mind , describing it as a refreshing pale ale with a soft mouthfeel and moderate bitterness . Golden yellow in color , it offers moderate levels of haze and a tangerine / citrus aroma .
“ It was a natural fit to partner with the Guild for our first-ever co-branded product ,” says Rhode Island FC Club President Brett Luy . “ The Guild has always been community-centric and passionate about supporting Rhode Island FC . Alongside the Guild , we ’ re proud to offer the first RIFC Pale Ale to our fans .”
The organizations ’ partnership dates to 2019 , when the Guild Pawtucket hosted an afterparty for the initial Tidewater Landing project announcement , then followed up with afterparties for the stadium ’ s groundbreaking and official brand launch in August and November 2022 , respectively .
“ We ’ re really excited to partner with Rhode Island FC and create this unique collaboration to celebrate the inaugural RIFC season ,” says Jeremy Duffy , co-founder and managing partner at the Guild Brewing Company .
Devin Kelly , co-founder and managing partner at the Guild , adds , “ By combining our dedication to brewing excellent craft beer and Rhode Island FC ’ s commitment to the Rhode Island community , we are excited to share this beer collaboration with the RIFC fan base .”
To try it for yourself , be sure to catch a match during the RIFC ’ s 2024 USL championship season or stop by the Guild while supplies last . rhodeislandfc . com , theguildri . com
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