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Smug Brewing
� Smug Brewing in Pawtucket has a lot to be , well , smug about . First and foremost , it has veteran Rhode Island brewer Rob DaRosa at the helm creating bold flavors using the highest quality premium barley and grains along with unique and coveted hops from the United States , New Zealand and Germany . It also has spacious digs with a cool , industrial feel where you can imbibe your drink of choice right next to the tanks where it was made . Plus , the brewery is a regular host to an exciting ( and challenging , let us tell you ) trivia night as well as a regular rotation of local favorite food vendors . WHAT TO DRINK : Order a flight to get your fill of on-tap offerings . Anything from Smug ’ s Be Fruitful Kettle Sour series is bound to become your new go-to brew , and don ’ t miss the Cobra Chai , which is a chai-spiced stout . 100 Carver St ., Pawtucket , 642-5701 , smugbrewing . com
Tilted Barn Brewery
�� Tilted Barn Brewery has come a long way since its initial
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launch as Ocean State Hops farm and then Tilted Barn tasting room in its centuryold , charming , lopsided barn . Owners Matt and Kara Richardson had a new post-andbeam barn constructed on the hill that overlooks the Christmas tree farm , climbing hops vines and roaming donkeys with a view of the much-loved namesake barn in the background . The thirtybarrel brewhouse and tasting room has plenty of lawn for exploring , outdoor seating and a patio that ’ s frequented by food trucks . There ’ s first-come , first-served seating inside and outside where there are up to twenty-seven options on tap , combined . The brewery is
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Dorian Rave of Ravenous Brewing Company in Cumberland .
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Ravenous Brewing Company
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Former police officer and proud Latino Dorian Rave started his brewery in Woonsocket right when the craft beer boom hit Rhode Island in 2012 . He was also the first to come up with the hoppy homage to Rhode Island coffee milk , the Coffee Milk Stout . He moved his space to a larger industrial setting in Cumberland that produces slightly less than 1,000 barrels a year with partner Patrick Reilly helping to stay the course . Ravenous continues to pay homage to the raven , a play on his last name and a tribute to a ravenous bird that symbolizes the brewer ’ s thirst for knowledge and creativity . The brewhouse features corn hole and bumper pool and can be rented for private parties , and it also has an outdoor patio frequently visited by food trucks .
WHAT TO DRINK : There are lots of hazy , hint-of-fruitflavor New England style IPAs from which to choose , but you have to try the original Coffee Milk Stout to earn Ravenous clout . The Bienvenu Red and Leroy Brown appeal to non-IPA lovers . 10 Industrial Rd ., Cumberland , 216-5331 , ravenousbrewing . com
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