Highest-rated breweries in Rhode Island
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in Rhode Island using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#19. Sowams Cider Works
- Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 98 Child St. Warren, Rhode Island
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#18. Twelve Guns Brewing
- Rating: 4/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 549 Metacom Ave. Bristol, Rhode Island
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#17. Dreaming Creek Brewery
- Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
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#16. Ravenous Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
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#15. Shaidzon Beer Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 141 Fairgrounds Road West Kingston, Rhode Island
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#14. Lops Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 122 North Main St. Unit 1A Woonsocket, Rhode Island
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#13. Buttonwoods Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 530 Wellington Ave. # 22 Cranston, Rhode Island
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#12. Smug Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 100 Carver St. Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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#11. Ragged Island Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
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#10. Foolproof Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 241 Grotto Ave. Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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#9. Bucket Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 100 Carver St. Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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#8. The Guild
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 461 Main St. Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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#7. Proclamation Ale Company
- Rating: 4/5 (34 reviews)
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#6. Trinity Brewhouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 186 Fountain St. Providence, Rhode Island
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#5. Crooked Current Brewery
- Rating: 5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 560 Mineral Spring Ave. Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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#4. Whalers Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 1174 Kingstown Road Wakefield, Rhode Island
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#3. Tilted Barn Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1 Helmsley Place Exeter, Rhode Island
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#2. Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
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#1. Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.
- Rating: 4/5 (162 reviews)
- Address: 293 JT Connell Road Newport, Rhode Island
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.