What Rhode Island Breweries and Distilleries Have on Tap for Fall

As summer fades into autumn, fruity and sweet drinks begin to dwindle away, while spicy and bold ones come into play. Now’s the time for apple, pumpkin, cinnamon and caramel flavors, reminding everyone that it’s actually tolerable that summer has to come to an end.

Liquid Pumpkin Pie
The only thing better than eating pumpkin pie is drinking it, right? Newport Storm Brewery’s R.I.P.umpkin beer is basically liquid pumpkin pie with three pounds of pumpkin per keg. 293 JT Connell Highway, Newport. 401-849-5232, NewportStorm.com

Enjoy the Fall Breeze
Grey Sail Brewing brews their own Oktoberfest-style seasonal ale, Autumn Winds, available now through November. Brewed with five premium German malts to create a bready aroma, dense creamy head and brilliant garnet red color, this is a great beer to sip on while sitting outside, enjoying the cool autumn breeze. 63 Canal Street, Westerly. 401-212-7592, GreySailBrewing.com

Pursuit of Hoppiness
Narragansett Brewing Company brews a German Oktoberfest-style beer balanced with four varieties of malts and two styles of hops. The Gansett Fest Lager is the right choice if you are on the lookout for a seasonal beer that is easy to drink, with a rich malt profile that perfectly complements the crisp, hoppy flavor. 461 Main Street, Pawtucket. 401-437-8970, NarragansettBeer.com

Not Just Another Pumpkin Beer
Revival Brewing Co. knows how to make a strong pumpkin beer unlike any other. With an ABV of 9%, the Bushido Pumpkin Ale is not for the weak of heart. The beer is made with ginger, lemongrass, rose hips and pumpkin, and fermented with Saki and Octoberfest yeast, creating a unique twist on a classic flavor you need to try this fall. 505 Atwood Avenue, Cranston. 401-372-7009, RevivalBrewing.com

Cookie Heaven
Pumpkin and apple are very popular fall flavors, but who can forget about oatmeal raisin cookies? Often overlooked because of the raisins, it’s a shame that this cookie doesn’t get as much love as it deserves. For those who agree, check out Crooked Current Brewery for their mouthwatering Oatmeal Raisin Stout, a dark beer that tastes like a dessert in a glass. 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket. 401-473-8312, CrookedCurrentBrewery.com

PB and Beer
Foolproof Brewing Company decided to make a seasonal beer with peanut butter, because why not? The Peanut Butter Raincloud is so uniquely flavorful, and the perfect Halloween beer to drink while eating Reese’s cups and Peanut M&M’s. 241 Grotto Ave #1, Pawtucket. 401-721-5970, FoolproofBrewing.com

Pumpkin Spice with a Kick
If you’ve ever asked the question “Why are there so many seasonal beers, but no seasonal whiskies?” you’re not alone. Sons of Liberty also had this question, which inspired them to create their Pumpkin Spice Flavored Whiskey. This brewery really stepped up the fall alcohol game, as each year they invite friends and family to cut, core, roast and press 32,000lbs of pumpkins. Plenty of autumnal spices are also added including cinnamon, clove, allspice, sweet orange peel and vanilla. 1425 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. 401-284-4006, SOLSpirits.com

Farm Fresh
If you’re looking for a beer with an authentic pumpkin flavor, check out the Tilted Barn Brewery for their Jack pumpkin ale. This amber colored ale is brewed with pumpkins grown right on their farm – it doesn’t get any fresher than that. With just a subtle hint of spices, the pumpkin and malt are the main flavors in this seasonal brew. 1 Helmsley Place, Exeter. TiltedBarnBrewery.com