Phantom Farms Brewing is a craft brewery that opened in Cumberland, Rhode Island in March 2024. It…read morewas founded by entrepreneur Jason Macari and his son-in-law Jay Neveu. Macari first worked for toy manufacturer Hasbro before launching a custom cabinetry business with another former Hasbro colleague. Today he is involved in multiple businesses. For a new venture, Macari decided to open his own brewery with Neveu, another former Hasbro employee. The partners acquired and completely renovated the circa 1872 Berkeley Mill boiler room building to house the brewery. They named it "Phantom Farms" after the Macari family's local apple orchard and bakery just down the road. Oscar Garrido and Andrea Riera, a husband-and-wife team from Chile, were hired as the head brewers. Since opening, Phantom Farms has become known for its farm-to-pint operation, its close connection to its namesake orchard, a historic taproom, and award-winning lagers. I recently visited Phantom Farms Brewing while I was in town for the day. I was scheduled to meet up with some other beer bloggers. The first thing I noticed was how beautiful the restored historic building was. There was plenty of space upstairs and downstairs, indoors and outdoors, and the brewery is also family-friendly. After exploring all of the various rooms, I looked over the draught menu. There was an eclectic mix of beer styles as well as hard cider crafted with apples from the Phantom Farms Orchard. Between mingling with the other bloggers and playing some games of Biñho, I enjoyed pours of "Half Dark" (Czech Amber Lager), "Elegant Viking" (New England IPA), "Alternate Continuum" (Barrel-Aged Saison), and "Hypernova" (Barleywine). I was very impressed with everything that I tried, especially the last two. Between an excellent roster of beers, a beautiful historic space, and some excellent company, I had a really enjoyable experience at Phantom Farms and I highly recommend them to any craft beer aficionados who are visiting the area!

Visit Phantom Farms Brewery for the first time last night! It was trivia night indoors but we had…read moreour dog with us so we sat outside. There was a food truck set up which was great and plenty of options inside. The service was quick and we enjoyed the space overall! I was thrown off that this is not, in fact, located at the actual Phantom Farms, but that's totally on me! It was still a nice spot to stop into.

Chill brewery under 10 minutes from Emerald Square Mall. This place has been on my list for a long…read moretime and when I realized where it was I thought this would be great to check out after a busy afternoon of errands along Route 1. It's located right at the entrance of an industrial area. There is a very small lot for parking but it was completely full when we visited today, so we parked along the road where a number of other cars were also parked. This seemed to be okay and the signs just requested folks not park on the grass. The entrance is set back from the street so you kind of need to go around towards the back. We saw they had a food truck, Farm to Sandwich, which although kind of pricey, was super delicious. We both got the All American Smash burger with fries. Fries were so crisp and well crafted and the burger was amazing with a great sauce reminiscent of a Big Mac. For beers, since it was our first time here, we decided to try a bit of everything with flights. Their flights are $13 for 4, 5 oz pours. I chose the Coffee Milk Stout, You are Such an Ass, Bienvenu and Justin's Jangle. We started which the You are Such an Ass IPA, which was described as a light IPA but really didn't taste like an IPA at all. We honestly thought they had poured us the wrong beer. As IPA enthusiasts, this was disappointing. The Bienvenu, which is a Red Ale with Panela (unrefined Colombian sugar cane) was infinitely better. The Coffee Milk Stout, I understand is very popular, but I thought this was average. Justin's Jangle, a Maple Praline Porter was my favorite! Really nice, complex brew! We also really enjoyed the live music from Jake Frezza, a local musician out of North Providence. He sang and played guitar and covered a diverse sampling of songs including Brittney Spears (Toxic), James Taylor and Marvin Gaye. His version of "What's Going On" was particularly excellent. I normally dread listening to live performers at breweries but this guy is actually very talented! Kudos to Ravenous for engaging such a high quality musician! Also, for a Saturday, it was not overcrowded or over run with kids. There was just one family with a super quiet baby and we noted just one dog inside. On exiting, I saw they have a nice memorial where they offer to pour a beer to a fallen service member. Very nice! Gender neutral restrooms Pinball Separate rooms make it quieter than breweries in just one big industrial space. Friendly service at the bar and no lines! Bar stools with no back, kind of uncomfortable and there seemed to be no other seating options like chairs or sofas. In summary: Highlights: Bienvenu Red Ale Justin's Jangle Jake Frezza live music Nice memorial to fallen soldiers Low Lights: You are Such an Ass IPA Barstools/ seating Would definitely stop back here again when in the area!

Yet another place we have been going to for a while and never reviewed. We have been going to…read moreravenous since it was a small garage brewery. It was exciting when they moved to the new location and have a big beautiful building now. It's a great place to hang out and is quite large so is perfect for events. They have had fundraisers and music there often. There is a nice outside area , perfect for the nice weather coming. They usually have a food truck or you can bring your own. The beers are always reliable. They have had the bievenuto red and coffee stout as long as I can remember. There is always a good amount of choices , if you don't enjoy those flavors as much as I do. It's a really great spot and a great place to visit. Cheers

We had a chance to get a quick private tour of the cidery the other day, first learned about these…read moreguys on Kickstarter and figured since I am a cider fanatic and they were nearby it would be a great opportunity to show some appreciation to small local independent cidermakers and I backed them.. Homestead Hard Cider has a pretty cool little facility in a funky old mill building over a river with some nice shiny new equipment waiting to get some cider to the people. Jeremy and Kyle showed us around and talked about how the production of cider will work in their cidery and we got to talk about cider with two guys who are passionate about hard cider! Can't wait 'til it's on tap at the local pub!

Picked up bottle of Homestead hard cider at City Spirits in Attleboro, and it is awesome! Tastes…read morelike real apple cider, not overly sweet or artificially carbonated like others. I definitely recommend this one!

This is a super cute spot. The plant lover in me really enjoyed the green house seating area.... If…read moreI wasn't flying home I would have bought some plants! Great beer selection and location.

They always have a rotation of great beers and hard seltzers. On my most recent trip I had their…read morepeach tea and it was delicious! They're very family friendly with a large outdoor space for kids to run around and have fun. Their greenhouse room and large selection of games also makes this a great place for drinks year-round. A plus is they always have a limited edition Athletic brew in their cooler that I usually take to go, but is perfect for friends that may not want an alcoholic beverage and solidified Ragged Island as a place for everyone to enjoy!

We had a company meeting this afternoon and reached out to Black Pond Brews for some finger…read moresandwiches, yea I know nothing to fancy but they were really delicious, fresh, and filling. If yiu didnt know they have tale out catering. Give them a try for yiur next event, or even family gathering. You won't be disappointed. I plan to stop in very soon to try a brew or two as well. They have a very welcoming atmosphere in there and outside seating area. Two thumbs up .

After enjoying hiking in the area we came here and enjoyed the pulled pork poutine, wiener…read moreschnitzel and beers! While their IPA was pretty average, the strawberry rhubarb brew was great! The schnitzel was nicely prepared with a side salad that was tasty and a decent mustard. The poutine fries were nicely done and fresh, but IMO, there was a bit too much gravy and not enough cheese curds on the poutine. That didn't stop us from devouring the whole thing though, it definitely was not bad. Ambience is chill with music playing at a lower volume. Mostly couples and small, chill groups in the spot. There was one small group with a baby but the baby was not overly loud or disruptive. Outdoor seating is available but we opted to be inside with the AC. Bartender seemed to be the only employee working both the tables and the bar and a little overwhelmed, so service was a bit slow. Would definitely stop back here and highly recommend the strawberry rhubarb brew! Clean, gender neutral restrooms.

We were out and about and just stumbled across Skyroc Brewery/Distillery and could not be happier…read morewe did. This place was a treat from start to finish. Great selections of beer, cocktails and wine. Many made with their own products. The staff could not have been friendlier and more open to questions and were very knowledgeable. I am amazed that I have not found this place before. Will be back!!

You need to know going in, you can get beer wine and alcohol there, there is no kitchen but you can…read morebring your own food, from full meal to chips and dip. You can even bring in your own water bottle. Kids are welcome and you can pretty much do whatever you want, play cards play games hang out chatting. I did find the wine expensive but it was good.

Enjoyable evening spent sipping Swiss Miss Stout and eating at Bog Iron. Prices reasonable and…read moreservice friendly. Food plentiful.

Another first for me. Had a couple of CAPE CODDER Malt alcohol and cranberry juice, loved it. Tried…read moreburly blonde my friend got liked it. Tried fig goat cheese and caramelizes onion pizza it was very tasty. The service was great, friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is inviting very cool w/ Christmas lights boxing the ceiling of the place. Hope to be back soon.

A hidden gem ? Maybe ? I didn't realize north Rhode Island had so many breweries but as I go…read morethrough them I am enjoying them all. Sean worked with me and served me delicious cider and beer . The cider though you have to try !!! They have a patio also

We didn't have any food but the beer was awesome. The lady at the bar was super nice and gave some…read moregreat suggestions and the brewery was really nice inside! I was pleasantly surprised!

Truly one of my favorite breweries and a staple in Providence! The beer selection is quite vast…read more Whether you're looking for a staple like the Hi-Neighbor lager, a seasonal beer, or even one of their rotating hard juices, they have it! There's also a menu of snacks, flatbreads, and sandwiches if you're feeling hungry. All of the bartenders are always kind and willing to give recommendations or samples if you're unsure what to order. The vibes are also unmatched! Situated right on the water in Fox Point, you can grab a table with a view of the river, sit right at the bar, or find a spot near one of the TVs to catch a game. Pro tip: On the first Thursday of every month, they have a First Thursday punch card where you can collect stamps and save them up for prizes! Definitely recommend for a chill night out with some friends or your favorite person.

Great spot to grab a drink and a bite to eat! This place is large, and when it's warmer the windows…read moreopen the whole place up. Good location with a nice view of the park and water (can go for a nice walk after). Ample parking and sometimes they have live music! Service is always friendly and food and beer selection is good!