Winter has definitely set in, we here at RIBS thought it would be in true fashion to celebrate the long cold days by brewing Winter Warmers, Stouts and Porters. It is a well known fact that a bold dark beer goes well by the fire as the snow falls outside. Several months back the group decided that to do quarterly brew-offs where brew beer based on a particular theme/style which we will bring to one of our meetings. At the meeting we will try all the beers made for the challenge and pick our favorite one. This was the first time as group we have competed against each other (in a friendly manner of course). It was a neck and neck battle between a Breakfast stout by Nate and a Milk Stout by Armando. It was Nate who had the last (and tie breaking) vote, which he magnanimously cast in Armando’s favor. Truly a class act. Armando took home first place with his Milk Stout, we had Nate in a close second with his Breakfast Stout.
Armando proudly wearing his badge of honor.
On to some other news, if you haven’t heard, Rhode Island Brew Fest is coming on Feb 2nd to the Pawtucket Armory(right over the Providence line). This is the first RI Brew Fest event, which does make for a nice chaser to Beervana(Rhodes on the Pawtuxet) and the International Beer Festival(RI Convention Center). So far, 30 local craft breweries are signed up for what is promising to be a great inaugural showing. RIBS is honored to be a part of this fantastic event. We will have a booth giving out group information, answering your home brewing questions, (possibly) pretzel necklaces and we will also have a very limited supply of some of our own home brews for sampling. You can get more information about the RI Brew Fest along with tickets at their site. They are also offering Designated Driver tickets at a discounted price which is just one more reason to stay safe. Follow our Facebook, Twitter and G+ for updates from the festival….or better yet, get a ticket and join us!
Till next time, Cheers!