Author Archives: Tim Howard

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 »

Local is Awesome

By | October 7, 2011

I am a huge fan of using local resources for pretty much anything, particularly foods. Farmer’s markets, while there is a slight additional expense, tend to have significant improvement in quality of product over big-box shops. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, try something simple like a carrot from a local venue… Read More »

Time for a Change

By | September 28, 2011

Autumn happens to be one of my four favorite seasons. Scorching days, biting insects, beach traffic that congests streets, and perspiring profusely while attempting to stay completely motionless is replaced with hiding the lawnmower in place where men fear to tread and cool, slow evenings. Neighbors seem to sense a relief, also – grimaces that… Read More »

Beervana

By | September 20, 2011

We have been busy putting together a meeting schedule, so that will be posted some time shortly. I just wanted to check and see who was going to be going Beervana in RI this year. We will be there sampling, for more information click the link below.

Maker Faire

By | September 10, 2011

Thanks to everyone that came to see us at maker faire 2011. There was a lot of interest in RIBS, if you have questions or want to grab a pint please send requests to Charlie@ribrewingsociety.com or Chris@ribrewingsociety.com. Check back for meeting updates. Thanks! RIBS Team

New Home

By | September 7, 2011

Hey everyone and welcome to the new home of the Rhode Island Brewing Society (RIBS). We are a small group of local brewers all committed to one goal making beer! As we are getting settled in feel free to look at pictures and follow us on Untappd. This weekend we will be in Providence, RI… Read More »