Author Archives: charlie

Grey Sail Brewery

By | March 27, 2012

This past weekend RIBS had the chance to visit Grey Sail Brewery in Westerly RI. I would like to take a moment to thank Josh for the great tour. We were lucky to try a small batch of their ESB, also very excited for the Imperial Stout they are going to be releasing in limited… Read More »

Brewing Software

By | March 12, 2012

I am always keeping an eye out to see what kinds of brewing software is available for the average home brewer. The traditional beer software you hear the most about is ProMash and BeerSmith, they are both excellent pieces of software. Some people chose on over the other for various reasons and features. As for… Read More »

Official place to meet!

By | March 1, 2012

Good news everyone! RIBS now has a regular place to meet, it is no longer a TBA. We will continue hosting the meetings the second Thursday of the month, each meeting will be held at The Trinity Brewhouse. A nice location where we can talk about brewing, it is easy to get to, and has… Read More »

Happy Repeal Day

By | December 5, 2011

December 5th 1933 the 21st Amendment was ratified thus ending Prohibition. There is way more information over at http://www.repealday.org/. Now go celebrate with some friends and a drink!

Rhode Island Brewing Society Meeting

By | November 28, 2011

Do you like to talk about beer? Do you like to home brew? Want to meet the latest local group of home brewers? Come out and join us December 15th at the Trinity Brewhouse in Providence RI, to talk about beer and everything else related. If you have any questions before the meeting please email… Read More »

Newport Storm Brewery Tour

By | November 27, 2011

This weekend the RIBS gang and I took a trip over the Newport Storm Brewery, in their not so new location. The last time I was there they were still getting settled in and that was almost a year ago at this point. We snapped a few pictures and have posted them in the photo… Read More »

Spiced Winter Cider

By | November 12, 2011

Fall is upon us and Winter is not to far off, so why not kick of the season with a nice glass of spiced winter cider. This is a simple cider that I like making around the holidays, and is based off of the recipe found at home brew talk forums. There are some changes… Read More »

Why You Should Homebrew

By | October 17, 2011

I think that there is some kind of selective bane that happens to follow me and only manifests when least expected. I’m referring to having conversations with various folks and, unequivocally, conversation turns towards homebrew – not by my choice, necessarily (usually, I mention being in the tech biz: “Oh! So could you look at… Read More »