42 Rhode Island Breweries To Celebrate American Craft Beer Week

If you enjoy slipping down to Crafted Hope Brewery, Moniker Brewery or other brewery in Rhode Island for a craft beer, know that you’re contributing to what has become the industry’s multi-million economic impact in the Ocean State.

There’s no better time to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of these establishments than during American Craft Beer Week, May 7-11.

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In Rhode Island, there were 42 breweries in 2024, ranking 45th nationally but placing 20th for breweries per capita at five per 100,000 adults, according to the Brewers Association, which represents the nation’s more than 9,000 breweries.

The industry generated an economic impact of about $265 million, or $315 per capita. Brewers in the state produced 62,484 barrels of craft beer annually, with production equating to 2.3 gallons per adult — the 21st in the nation.

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Breweries in Rhode Island include:

• Tilted Barn Brewery in Exeter
• Whalers Brewing Company in South Kingstown
• Ragged Island Brewing Company in Portsmouth

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The U.S. craft beer industry saw a “year of correction” in 2025, with production falling about 5.1 percent to roughly 21.9 million barrels as brewers faced softer demand and a challenging market, according to the Brewers Association’s 2025 annual report.

The number of breweries also declined, and most segments posted losses, though craft beer still outperformed the overall beer market and slightly increased its market share. Despite the downturn, the report pointed to early signs of stabilization, including fewer closures and continued resilience among some brewers, suggesting the industry may be nearing a more sustainable “new normal.”

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What is your favorite YOURPATCH brewery? What beers make it special? Let’s have a conversation in the comments section.

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