
The second annual Rhode Island Brew Fest Winter event, a celebration of American craft breweries was held on February 1, 2014 at The Pawtucket Armory. Approximately 1,200 attendees enjoyed over 165 beers from 50 local and regional breweries during two, three-hour sampling sessions. The event was staffed by 150 vendors and staff, and featured live music, local vendors and a food court. A portion of every ticket sold went to benefit the Rhode Island Brewers Guild. Event sponsors included GKT Refrigeration, Polar Seltzer, Celebrity Cruises, Food Should Taste Good®, Drinking Sherpa and High Spirits Liquors.
- Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, MA, Tom Briggs, NE Sales Rep.
- Shebeen Brewing Company, CT, Laurie Roediger, Mark Roediger and Richard Visco.
- Two Roads Brewing Company, CT, Bill McAvoy, Retail Sales Manager and guests.
- Bucket Brewery, RI, Nate Broomfi eld.
- The Maine Brew Bus, Zachary Poole, President (center) with teammates Aaron and Don.
- Guy & Lady Barrel Alcohol Infused Cigars, DE, Maurice Williams, President and Grace Williams, Vice President.
- Newport Storm, RI, Al Burch, On Premise Captain (forefront) and guest.
- Narraganset Beer of RI’s mascot with festival guests Joe Townsend and Tom Buick.
- Harpoon Brewery, MA, Nick Corrado, Brewery Rep and guest.
- Stony Creek Brewery, CT, President Manuel Rodriguez and guest.
- Berkshire Brewing Company, RI, Ben Folsom, Driver and Zack Moreau, Warehouse Manager.
- Bad Kat Kupkakes, RI, Carol Cove.
- Sixpoint Brewery, NY, Tyler Boudreau, Sales with booth mate.
- Grey Sail Brewing of RI, Sales Account Manager Dan Rivera.
- Moonlight Meadery, NH, Mead Advocate Don Lane.
- City Steam Brewery, CT, Craft Brew Marketing Manager Seth Cerrone with booth helper.
- Sebago Brewing Company, ME, Brand Manager Jim Lalumiere and guest.
- C&C Distributors, RI, Craft Beer Manager Sean Robinson.
- Proclamation Ale Company, RI, President Dave Witham.