Summer is the perfect time to explore the refreshing world of craft beers. Whether you’re planning a beach day, a barbecue, or just a relaxing evening on the porch, a cold craft beer can elevate the experience. At our Cranston, RI liquor store, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse selection of both local and national craft beers. Here are some top picks to try this summer:
LOCAL craft beers
1. Tilted Barn Brewery
- Recommendation: Pennywise
- Description: Known for their hoppy IPAs and creative brews, Tilted Barn Brewery’s Pennywise is a refreshing choice with tropical and citrusy notes, perfect for a hot summer day.
2. Long Live Beerworks
- Recommendation: Reverie
- Description: Reverie is a hazy IPA that combines juicy hops with a smooth finish. It’s a delightful beer that captures the essence of summer.
3. Proclamation Ale Company
- Recommendation: Derivative
- Description: A series of single-hop pale ales, Derivative showcases the complexity and nuances of different hops. Each variant offers a unique flavor experience.
4. Pivotal Brewing Company
- Recommendation: Newport Pale Ale
- Description: This pale ale is light and crisp with a balanced malt profile, making it an easy-drinking option for warm weather.
5. Grey Sail Brewing
- Recommendation: Captain’s Daughter
- Description: This double IPA is a local favorite, boasting a robust hop profile with hints of pine and grapefruit.
6. Whalers Brewing Company
- Recommendation: Rise
- Description: Rise is a pale ale with a floral aroma and a light, refreshing taste. It’s ideal for summer activities and gatherings.
7. Buttonwoods Brewery
- Recommendation: Fleur de Lis
- Description: This farmhouse ale is brewed with a blend of spices and herbs, offering a unique and refreshing twist on traditional styles.
8. Moniker Brewery
- Recommendation: Public
- Description: Public is a crisp and clean lager that pairs well with almost any summer meal, from seafood to grilled vegetables.
9. Origin Beer Project
- Recommendation: Midnight Oil
- Description: For those who enjoy darker beers even in summer, Midnight Oil is a rich, smooth stout with notes of chocolate and coffee.
NATIONAL CRAFT BEERS
1. Little Willow Brewing
- Recommendation: Pineapple Express
- Description: A tropical IPA with juicy pineapple flavors, perfect for those who love a fruity twist in their beer.
2. Frost Beer Works
- Recommendation: Lush
- Description: This double IPA is known for its bold hop character and smooth, balanced finish.
3. Beer’d Brewing Co.
- Recommendation: Dogs & Boats
- Description: A popular double IPA with citrusy hops and a slightly sweet malt backbone.
4. Foam Brewers
- Recommendation: Built to Spill
- Description: This IPA features a blend of hops that provides a complex and layered flavor profile.
5. Bissell Brothers
- Recommendation: The Substance
- Description: A flagship IPA that delivers a burst of hop flavor with a smooth, easy-drinking finish.
6. Widowmaker Brewing
- Recommendation: Blue Comet
- Description: A juicy IPA with a strong hop presence and notes of tropical fruits.
7. Fiddlehead Brewing Company
- Recommendation: Second Fiddle
- Description: A double IPA with a perfect balance of hops and malt, offering a smooth and satisfying drink.
8. 450 North Brewing Co.
- Recommendation: Slushy XL
- Description: A series of heavily fruited sours that are as refreshing as they are flavorful.
9. Schilling Beer Co.
- Recommendation: Alexander
- Description: A traditional Czech-style Pilsner with a clean, crisp taste.
10. Notch Brewing
- Recommendation: Left of the Dial
- Description: A session IPA that’s light on alcohol but big on flavor, making it perfect for all-day enjoyment.
11. Other Half Brewing
- Recommendation: Green City
- Description: A hazy IPA that’s bursting with juicy hop flavors and aromas.
12. Spanish Marie Brewery
- Recommendation: Guava Pastelito
- Description: A Berliner Weisse with guava, offering a tart and refreshing experience.
13. Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
- Recommendation: Conehead
- Description: A single-hop wheat IPA that’s light, refreshing, and full of citrusy hop goodness.
14. Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.
- Recommendation: Baby Kittens
- Description: A New England IPA that’s smooth, hazy, and packed with hop flavors.
This summer, elevate your beer-drinking experience with these exceptional craft beers. Whether you prefer a hoppy IPA, a light lager, or a fruity sour, our store has something to satisfy every palate. Visit us in Cranston, RI, and explore our wide selection of craft beers to find your new summer favorite. Cheers to a refreshing and flavorful season!