Rhode Island Monthly Summer Guide 2020 | Page 55

Newer Brewers Taking its name from the well-armed Navy Revolutionary War vessel, the U.S.S. Providence, Twelve Guns Brewing in Bristol is a dog-friendly space with eight rotating beers on tap. Try: the Meg, a well-balanced, moderately malty American blond ale. Lops Brewing first opened in July 2019 when owner Sean Lopolito decided to turn his passion into a profession. The Woonsocket-based taproom boasts a family-friendly environment, outdoor patio seating and beers like the Breakers Double IPA loaded with Mosaic hops. What started out as a modest three-gallon-per-week system, Beer on Earth now has the ability to brew ten BBL batches at a time thanks to its new art-centric taproom in Providence. Some of those batches include the West Fountain St. Pilsner and a fruited IPA called Club PVD. Do you dabble in home- brewing? Conanicut Brewing in Jamestown has all the supplies you’ll need and even offers demos and classes! ALSO CHECK OUT: Bravo Brewing Co. in Pascoag, the General’s Crossing in Jamestown, Wickford Alewerks in Saunderstown and Community Bruin in West Greenwich. Brewpubs ➦ UNION STATION BREWERY Location: Providence Order: the Kennedy Plaza pilsner. Pair with: nachos doused in homemade beer cheese. APPONAUG BREWING CO. Location: Warwick Order: the Lonely at the Top Kolsch-style ale. Pair with: the Margherita flatbread. TRINITY BREWHOUSE Location: Providence Order: the Trinity IPA. Pair with: the grilled angus burger. CODDINGTON BREWING COMPANY Location: Middletown Order: the summer wheat ale. Pair with: the bangers and mash. That's the Spirit! LOOKING FOR THE HARD STUFF? WHITE DOG DISTILLING Location: Pawtucket Known for: Freshly distilled, unaged whiskey. RHODE ISLAND SPIRITS Location: Pawtucket Known for: Handcrafted premium gins, vodkas and liqueurs. DON'T FORGET! Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling Co. and Sons of Liberty Beer and Spirits Co. also serve up a whole slew of prime libations. ? g n i p p o H s p o H INTERESTED IN The Rhode Island Brew Bus offers a number of all- inclusive (read: tastings, behind-the-scenes looks at production, snacks, a designated driver and more!), multi-brewery tours.