The brewing industry has always been popular in the US. In 2018, there were around 7,450 breweries in the US, and most of them have come up with their own unique beers. One of the most popular states for breweries is Rhode Island.
Breweries and Rhode Island
Rhode Island was once known as the rum capital of the world. It had over 20 distilleries in Newport alone. The brewing industry has been a great contributor to the state's economy as well as the country’s. The first brewery according to historical records was established in 1745.
Brewing truly developed in Rhode Island in the 20th century, and since then, many breweries have been established.
Some Prominent Breweries in Rhode Island
Here is a list of popular breweries that are great places to visit:
1. Buttonwoods Brewery
This Buttonwoods Brewery was established in December 2017. It is located on 530 Wellington Ave #22, Cranston, Rhode Island.
The brewery stays open on Saturdays from 1-9 PM and Sundays from 1-6 PM. From Tuesday to Friday, it is open from 3-9 PM. It is closed on Mondays. Their beer menu includes Object Permanence, Dream of Flowers, and Grand Cru.
You can contact them at 401 461-2337.
2. Coddington Brewing Company
Founded in 1995, the Coddington brewery is located at 210 Coddington Highway in Middletown. The brewery opens every day at 11 AM. From Sunday to Thursday, they close at 9 PM. On Friday and Saturday, they close at 10 PM.
Apart from selling bottled beers, they have appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, seafood, pizzas, and chicken. You can contact them at 401 847-6690 or visit their website at coddbrew.com.
3. Crooked Current Brewery
Established in 2014, this is the smallest of the Rhode Island breweries. It is located at 560 Mineral Springs Ave. in Pawtucket. It is open only three days a week. On Saturday, it’s open from 1–5 PM.
On Thursday and Friday, they are open from 5-8 PM. They have BBQ, chicken, burgers, desserts, and of course, their own varieties of beer.
4. Foolproof Brewing Company
This brewery was established in 2012 and is located at 241 Grotto Avenue in Pawtucket. You can enjoy beer here only on Saturday and Sunday from 12-6 PM.
The rest of the time, you can have beer delivered. There are a lot of traditional beers on the menu such as The Grotto, Vango, Ocean State IPA, etc. They also have some special ones such as Pickle Odeon, Irish Rhode, Federal Hill Ale, etc. Check them out at foolproofbrewing.com.
5. General's Crossing Brewhouse
This is the second smallest brewery in Rhode Island and was established in 2019. They are located at 34 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown.
They are open Mondays to Wednesdays from 4-8 PM. On Saturdays and Sundays, they are open from 2-8 PM and are closed on Tuesdays. Their menu includes some exquisite beers such as Conan Pale Ale, Mexican Dark Lager, Shenanigans Honey Hibiscus White, and much more.
6. Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island
This brewery was established in 2011. They are located at 63 Canal St, Westerly. They stay open from Wednesday to Saturday from 12-8 PM. On Sundays, they are open from 12-6 PM. On Mondays and Tuesdays, they are open from 12-4 PM.
Their menu offers some delicious beer such as Flying Jenny, Dave's Coffee Stout, Captain's Daughter, Pour Judgement, and much more.
7. LineSider Brewing Company
The LineSider Brewing Company established in 2018 is located in South County Trail, East Greenwich, Rhode Island.
On Wednesdays and Thursdays, they stay open from 3-9 PM and 4-9 PM. On Friday, they are open from 12 PM to 9 PM. On Saturday, they are open from 2-9 PM. And on Sunday, they are open from 12-6 PM.
On their menu, they have Second Derivative, Peepsquatch, VII Stripes, Battle Scar, Mongo, and other beers.
8. Bravo Brewing Company
This brewery was founded in 2019. Located at 75 Pascoag Main St, Pascoag, it is open on Thursdays from 5-9 PM, Friday from 2-9 PM, and Saturday from 12-9 PM, and Sunday from 12-4 PM. They are closed for the rest of the days.
On their menu, they have Dreadnought Doppelbock, Union Jack English Pub Ale, and Margarita Gose.
9. Beer on Earth
Established in 2018, they are located at 425 West Fountain Street in Providence. On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, they are open from 3-6 PM, 3-7 PM, and 3-8 PM, respectively.
On Saturday and Sunday, they are open from 12-8 PM and 12-5 PM, respectively. They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On their beer menu, they have Heavy Metal Parking Lot, Dionysus, Zwickel Down Economics, Hierophant, and much more.
You can visit their website beeronearth.com to know more about them.
10. Apponaug Brewing
Located at 334 Knight Street, Warwick, Rhode Island, Apponaug is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-9 PM. On Fridays, they are open from 4-10 PM.
On Saturdays and Sundays, they are open from 12-10 PM and 12-8 PM, respectively. On their beer menu, they have draft beers like Pawtuxet Pils, Chicago to London, etc. They also have canned beers such as Good Craic, Uncommon Pursuit, CWR, etc.
11. Long Live Beerworks
This company started in 2014 and is located at 40R Sprague St., Providence, Rhode Island.
Aside from Tuesdays, they are open from Monday to Thursday from 3-8 PM. On Friday, they are open from 3-9 PM. And on Saturdays and Sundays, they are open from 12-9 PM and 12-5 PM, respectively.
They have various canned and growler beers such as Frozie Cup: Rasp Melon Mallow, and My Morning Eyes. They also have Asian and Mexican cuisine that goes well with their beverages.
12. Lops Brewing
Lops Brewing was established in 2019. It is located at 122 North Main Street Unit #1A, Woonsocket. From Monday to Thursday, they are open from 4-8 PM. On Friday and Saturday, they are open from 12-9 PM.
On their beer menu, they have Block Island IPA, Sunrise Mimosa IPA, etc. Their contact number is 401-616-0520.
13. Moniker Brewery
This brewery was established in 2020 and is located at 432 W. Fountain Street, Providence. On Saturdays and Sundays, they are open from 12-10 PM and 12-6 PM, respectively. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, they remain open from 5-9 PM.
On Friday, they are open from 4-10 PM. Their most popular beers are Fuzzy Distance, How Is Baby Formed, and Torteweizen.
14. Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling
Located at 293 JT Connell Hwy, Newport, Newport Craft Brewery is one of the most popular Rhode Island breweries. It is open from Monday to Thursday, from 12-7 PM, and Friday to Sunday from 12-8 PM.
They have some unique beers, including Hawaiian Shirt, Rhode Rage, and Blueberry.
15. Norey's
This was established in 2000 and is located at 156 Broadway, Newport, Rhode Island. They are open Tuesday-Sunday from 4 PM to 1 AM. They are closed on Monday.
They have some unique beers on their menu such as Brooklyn-Black Ops, Dansk Mjod-Viking Blod, Ayinger-Celebrator, etc. They also have wine and other food items such as BBQ, sandwiches, pasta, Asian dishes, and so on.
16. Origin Beer Project
The Origin Beer Project is fairly new here and only started last year. You can find them at 530 Wellington Ave, Cranston.
This brewery is open from Friday to Sunday, from 1-6 PM. The names of their beers are also quite unique. They have Small Victories, Achievement Unlocked, Fade into Darkness, etc. You can visit their website, originbeerproject.com, and shop there as well.
17. Proclamation Ale Co
This brewery was established in 2014. They are located at 298 Kilvert St., Warwick. They are open from 3-8 PM from Monday through Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, they are open from 12-10 PM. On Sunday they are open from 11 AM-6 PM.
On their beer menu, they have Derivative | Citra, Are You Bored Yet? (V2), Stalk, etc. They also have Asian street food, pizzas, and sandwiches.
18. Providence Brewing Company
The Providence Brewing Company is one of the oldest Rhode Island breweries on our list. This old-timer has been running since 1892. You can visit them at 123 N. Main St., Providence, Rhode Island.
They were closed and have reopened just recently. They are yet to disclose an opening/closing schedule. They also have not disclosed their new menu. However, you can visit their Facebook page Providence Brewing Company to get the latest information.
19. Ragged Island Brewing Company
They are located at 200 High Point Ave., Unit B6, Portsmouth. They are open on Wednesday and Thursday from 4-7 PM. On Friday they are open from 3-8 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, they are open from 1-8 PM and 1-5 PM, respectively.
On their beer menu, they have Hydrofoil, Liquid Hugs–Citra, Surfers’ End, and much more. Their contact number is 401-318-2991.
20. Ravenous Brewing Company
They were established in 2012. They are situated at 10 Industrial Rd., Cumberland. On Wednesday and Thursday, they are open from 4-9 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, they are open from 12-10 PM and 12-6 PM, respectively.
On Friday, they are open from 12-10 PM. Their beer menu includes Yo Mama IPA, Ravenous, Blackstone Pale Ale, etc. They also have tacos, pizzas, bbq, sandwiches, and hot dogs alongside the beer. Their contact number is 401-216-5331.
21. Rejects Beer Co
This brewery is located at 124 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. From Tuesday to Thursday, they are open from 4-8 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, they are open from 12-9 PM and 12-6 PM, respectively. Their beer menu includes Locales Only, Twelve O’clock High IPA, Mole Stout, etc. Their contact number is 401-619-8200.
22. Lost Valley Pizza & Brewery
Revival Brewing Company is the parent company of Lost Valley Pizza & Brewery. This brewery is located at 50 Sims Ave, Providence. On Saturday and Sunday, they are open from 12-6 PM. On Friday, they are open from 5-10 PM.
Their beer menu includes Night Swim’ah Belgian Wheat Ale, Pinky Swear, and Berliner Weisse. These beers are complemented with some delicious pizza dishes like St. Margherita, Noni’s pepperoni, etc. Their contact number is 401-944-0451.
23. Shaidzon Beer Company
Shaidzon Beer Company is located at 141 Fairgrounds Rd, West Kingston. They are open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3-9 PM, 12-8 PM, and 12-5 PM, 4-8 PM, and 4-8 PM respectively.
On their beer menu, they have Aunt Carrie’s 100th Anniversary, Brother Rouge, Ocean Lust, and much more. Their contact number is 401-314-8730.
24. Six Pack Brewing
Six Pack Brewing started in 2020. They are located at 87 Gooding Ave, Bristol. On Friday and Thursday, they are open from 4-8 PM. On Saturday they are open from 2-9 PM, and on Sunday they are open from 1-5 PM.
They remain closed the rest of the days. They are famous for their six-pack beers, named Ollie, Penny, Sheldon, Lenni, Elliot, Timmy, Cooper, and Nitro. Their contact number is 401-200-8592.
25. Smug Brewing Company
This brewery is located at 100 Carver St, Pawtucket. On Thursday and Friday, they are open from 3-9 PM. On Saturday, they are open from 1-10 PM.
They are closed on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, they are open from 1-6 PM. On their beer menu, they include Chubby Unicorn Crushable, etc. Their contact number is 401-642-5701.
Final Thoughts
Beer is extremely popular in Rhode Island. All the breweries on the list provide excellent customer service and are well worth visiting if you are ever in Rhode Island.