The sixth annual Rhode Island Craft Brew Fest took place at the Pawtucket Armory on January 27. The event featured 61 breweries, including 19 from Rhode Island, during its two sold-out sessions. Guests sampled small-batch and special release offerings, some of which were unique to the festival. Live music was provided by Providence musician Steve Demers. Food was provided by Fox Point Pickling Co., Edgewood Cheese Shop & Eatery and the Church Street Coffee Co. The event was sponsored by In Touch Labels & Packaging, Polar, Rhode Island Brewer’s Guild,and High Spirits Liquors, and produced by Gray Matter Marketing.
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- Brian Tait, Merchandiser and Mandy Holt, Promotions Manager, both for Narragansett Brewing Company.
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- Brand Ambassadors Kristin D’Angelo and Hannah Freeman for Whalers Brewing Company.
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- All from Foolproof Brewery: Steve Sharp, Head Brewer; Jay Catley, Rhode Island Sales Manager; Nick Garrison, President and Founder; and Corey Salone, Brewer.
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- Bartender Brian Reilly and Drew Lucas, Packaging/Tour Guide, both of Sons of Liberty Spirits & Brewing.
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- DJ Yglesias, Warehouse Manager and Rich Costa, Packaging Associate, The Guild/Isle Brewers Guild of Pawtucket.
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- Events Ambassadors Sean Petteruto, Jr. and Jessica Pratt for Grey Sail Brewing.
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- Firestone Walker Brewing’s Kristen Demergian, New England Territory Manager, mimics the logo with Jason Hulse, CT/RI Market Manager.
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- Khrysta Ryan, Event Staff and Alex Roskowski, Brewer, Revival Brewing Company.
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- All from Rhode Island Brewing Society: Ryan Durgin, Member; Ed Tessier, Member; Alex MacIntosh, President; Jamie Burnet, Vice President; and John Windle, Member.
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- Newport Storm’s Theresa Malafronte, PR & Events Coordinator and Sarah Dick.
Photos by Laura Widness.
