Rhode Island Beer: Ocean State History on Tap

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but its brewing history packs a mighty punch. In the 1600s, Sergeant William Baulston opened up his public house in Providence, providing New Englanders with one of the first spots to imbibe homebrewed beer. Prohibition sank many operations, but Narragansett Brewery reemerged and continues to serve its signature lager. Today's growing number of craft brewers, including Foolproof and Grey Sail, are claiming Little Rhody for the beer renaissance. With a sudsy spirit of adventure and even some beer-infused recipes, the ladies behind TwoGirlsOneBeer.com present the rich, proud story of brewing in the Ocean State.

Ashleigh Bennett graduated with honors from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a BA in journalism and a minor in cultural anthropology. She has worked as a freelance writer and photographer for various publications, and taught ESL in Italy. She came back to work as a news reporter, and now works in marketing research. She is co-founder of the blog Two Girls, One Beer and lives on Cape Cod with her husband and cats.