Alan Brinton checks the tanks at Grey Sail Brewing ; A variety of brews in cans .
Lops Brewing
r ( outside only ) �� The classic brick wall acts as your backdrop while you sample flights filled with beer or housemade seltzers on tap . Take your drinks outside to the patio and play games like cornhole alongside friends — human or four-legged . The owner of Lops Brewing , Sean Lopolito , brews right below your feet ; production of Lops ’ beers occurs in the basement , containing a Blichmann 3.5-barrel electric system and four fermenting tanks . Bring home some canned brews to-go as well as merch like hats , shirts and snifter glasses to rep the nanobrewery . WHAT TO DRINK : From Lops ’ ever-rotating selection of beverages , catch the Star
Hazing NEIPA , Marshmallow Stout or the Pumpkin Spice Ale in honor of the fall season . 122 North Main St ., Woonsocket , 616-0520 , lopsbrewing . com
Moniker Brewery r�� The West End is a craft beer haven with Beer on Earth across the street and Bayberry Beer Hall down the block . Moniker has a contemporary indoor space designed with beautiful wood murals , local art on the walls and sliding garage doors alongside both communal and intimate seating nooks . Outdoors , the newly renovated front and side beer garden crosses all seasons with seasonal outdoor heaters , picnic tables and takeout dining options , often available on site through mobile vendors ( or you can order takeout and delivery from anywhere you choose ). WHAT TO DRINK : The lager and pilsner are sessionable and strong ( in quality not potency ; they clock in at 4.7 and 5.5 percent ABV , respectively ). These German classics rotate along with hoppy IPAs , but Moniker also offers seasonal beers like the Marzen , Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Porter and Smoked Spiced Pumpkin Ale . 432 West Fountain St ., Providence , 648-0150 , monikerbrewery . com >>
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