Region
We track 36 breweries in Rhode Island, United States. 3 rate Exceptional and 10 rate Great. Tilted Barn Brewery in Exeter leads the list at 4.66 (Exceptional).
Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.
Exeter, Rhode Island, United States
Located in our authentic, New England-style post and beam barn, we are proud to be Rhode Island's first farm brewery. A visit to Tilted Barn allows you to sit back and relax while off the beaten path, and enjoy the fruits of our labor. Our small batch, hand-craft ales are best enjoyed fresh so be sure to make the trek early and often for a true farm-to-pint experience.
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Long Live Beerworks produce's world class beer and is ranked #2 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "The All Seeing Eye", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "DDH The All Seeing Eye", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Buttonwoods Brewery produce's flawless beer and is ranked #4 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Object Permanence", which is an American IPA and "Hip Hop Is Dead", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Origin Beer Project produce's high quality beer and is ranked #5 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Running In Circles", which is an American IPA and "Small Victories", which is a SvΔtlΓ© (Czech Pale) Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
A Celtic mythology themed brewery telling the story of the Tuatha De Dannan through award winning beer and culture. The tap room is built out with a classic Irish pub vibe welcoming all. In the 2026 World Beer Cup competition took Gold for their flagship Irish Red Ale named Goibniu 2026 US Open Championships of beer, Maori Macha NZ pils received Bronze 2025 Great International Beer, Cider, Mead, & Saki Competition won: Gold medal for Kobald Dunkel, Gold Morrigan Irish Stout, Silver Brigid Braggot, Bronze Goibniu Irish Red
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
Crooked Current Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #6 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Neapolitan", which is a Brown Ale - American and "Oatmeal Raisin Stout", which is an Oatmeal Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and Brown Ales.
Cumberland, Rhode Island, United States
Phantom Farms Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #8 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Elegant Viking", which is a New England IPA and "1872", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States
Nanobrewery and tasting room open 7 days a week serving Woonsocket, RI and the surrounding area a diverse rotation of ales, lagers and hard seltzers. Follow us @lopsbrewing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Shaidzon Beer Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #7 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Buffalo Czech", which is a Czech / Bohemian Pilsner and "Sea & Sand", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Westerly, Rhode Island, United States
Hive Beer produce's good quality beer and is ranked #13 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "The Nazz", which is an Imperial IPA and "Unity", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Moniker Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #9 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Debut Single", which is a Cream Ale and "Trendy Name Bright Colors", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
Vigilant Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #11 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Quit Playing With Your Dinghy", which is a New England IPA and "Peanut Butter Jelly Sour", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
Pivotal Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #18 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Hello My Name Is Pivotal", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Bomb Cyclone", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Burrillville, Rhode Island, United States
Bravo Brewing Company is a veteran owned microbrewery in Pascoag, Rhode Island. Co-founded in 2019 Bravo Brewing Company features globally inspired, locally crafted beers spanning both New American and Traditional Craft ales and lagers. A Salute to Craft. Bravo Brewing Company gives 1% of annual sales to Homes For Our Troops, a national non-profit organization based in Taunton, Mass., dedicated to building and donating adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans and their families.
Westerly, Rhode Island, United States
Proudly located in the seaside city of Westerly, Grey Sail Brewing of RI is southern Rhode Island's premier microbrewery equipped to produce up to 15,000 barrels of handcrafted beer per year. Brewery & Taproom Hours: Monday & Tuesday: Closed Wednesday - Friday: 3-8 Saturday: 12-8 Sunday: 12-6
Middletown, Rhode Island, United States
Rejects Beer Co. produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #17 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Twelve Oβclock High IPA", which is an American IPA and "RI Coastal Access", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
Apponaug Brewing Company is located in the historic Pontiac Mill. We believe that nothing connects people like sharing a great beer and a delicious bite. More than just another brewpub, Apponaug Brewing is our vision of a Third Place, an essential refuge apart from the daily hustles of home and work. This is a community where you can meet up with good friends or make unexpected ones while experiencing the energy of a working brewery. Beer is the soul of Apponaug Brewing and creating great beer in our 10BBL (310 gallon) Brewhouse is what we are all about. Our Brewers proudly draw from the rich history of brewing to create fresh takes on classic styles and unique flavors -- all served direct from the tanks.
Middletown, Rhode Island, United States
FRESH. LOCAL. BEER. Straight from our brewery to your glass. Equipped with a state-of-the-art seven-barrel brewhouse, Taproot Brewing focuses on unfiltered hop-forward beers made in small batches and meant to be enjoyed immediately for the ultimate freshness! Come for the beer and enjoy our farm-focused menus, artisanal cheeses, or house-made pretzels! Join us upstairs in Overlook and enjoy a Taproot beer in a more intimate setting.
South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #20 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "chair 2 light lager", which is an American Light Lager and "Love Handles DIPA", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and IPAs.
Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States
Ragged Island Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #21 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Beach Night IPA", which is an American IPA and "Hydrofoil DIPA", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
A collection of craftsmen and artisans coming together to explore their passion. Craft brewery co-op. Brewery. Taproom. Partners: Devil's Purse, Willieβs Superbrew, Monopolio, Narragansett, Night Shift & Wash Ashore
Cumberland, Rhode Island, United States
Ravenous Brewing Company, RI's first Latino owned brewery, is proud to call the Town of Cumberland our new home. Established in the City of Woonsocket in October 2012, we were fortunate to bring the first brewery to the northern area of Rhode Island. We're focused on bringing quality and a wide array of beer styles to our customers. Great beers, chill vibe and always service with a smile.
South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Tower Hill Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #22 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Sheβll Have That", which is a New England IPA and "6 8 Mine", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Whalers Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #28 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Rise", which is an American Pale Ale and "East Coast IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
East Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Crook Point Brewing Company is still unproven but has a lot of potential and is ranked #15 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Bascule New England IPA", which is a New England IPA and "EP American Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Providence Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #28 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Pound Town NEIIPA", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Tattoo of Blood", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
Foolproof Brewing Company produce's ordinary beer and is ranked #30 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Backyahd", which is an American IPA and "Raincloud", which is an Other Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
West Passage Brewing company was born out of desire to share with the local community our enjoyment of the comfortable place to enjoy artisan brewed beer, great food and an environment that is welcoming to all. I started brewing some thirty years ago because of a real lack of diversity. While that has significantly changed today, there is still no comparison to locally crafted beer. Enjoy the beer, enjoy the food, enjoy your time with your friends and family, and remember enjoyment is about not taking things too seriously, we don't!
Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Newport Craft Brewing Co. produce's unproven beer and is ranked #31 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Storm Amber Ale", which is an American Red Ale and "Rhode Trip - Galaxy", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Trinity Brewhouse produce's okay quality beer and is ranked #31 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Rhode Island IPA", which is an American IPA and "KΓΆlsch", which is a KΓΆlsch. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Beaglepuss isnβt a brand. Itβs a dimensional collision that somehow turned into damn good NA beer. Enter if you want. Nothing here makes sense, but everything tastes right.
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Union Station Brewery produce's not great quality beer and is ranked #33 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "Cranston Thug Life", which is a New England IPA and "Blueberry Ale", which is a Fruit Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Narragansett Beer is New Englandβs oldest beer, founded in 1890. It was the #1 beer New England from the 1890βs through the 1970βs and the official beer of the Red Sox for over 30 years. Itβs now the 27th largest craft brewing company in America and the fastest growing in the Northeast.
Middletown, Rhode Island, United States
Coddington Brewing Company produce's generally unappealing beer and is ranked #36 in Rhode Island. They are most well known for "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA and "Blueberry Blonde", which is a Fruit Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and IPAs.
