The second stop recommended by the Vinepair website is in Rhode Island, Bristol specifically and Pivotal Brewing.
Time to order up a taster flight…
PIVO-tal – “Pivo-tal Czech-style Pilsner. An homage to the Czech word for beer–pivo–this pale golden lager was brewed with 100% Czech Pilsner malt, lending nuanced flavors of bread dough and malt sweetness. We used an exceptional lot of Hallertau Blanc hops, and a generous amount of Czech Saaz to create a soft and floral nose that blends beautifully with the subtle sourdough aromas created by our house lager yeast. Pivo-tal was lagered for over 7 weeks to showcase the expression of the Czech yeast strain and naturally carbonated for a silky and smooth mouthfeel.”
Midnight Bryter – “This Czech-style dark lager is a showcase of some of our favorite European malts, brewed with a blend of Munich, Caramunich, Vienna and Pilsner. Midnight Bryter pours a light black hue with ruby at the edges of the glass and a latte-colored head. It’s bright with flavors of mocha, dark chocolate candy bar and has layered aromas of dark caramel, espresso roast, and doughy bread. The finish has the refreshing spiciness of Czech Saaz and subtle floral notes of French Strisselspalt hops. Like most of our lagers, Midnight Bryter was lagered for 6 weeks at near-freezing temperatures and naturally carbonated through our spunding process for a clean and fully-mature lager profile.”
Hello Again, My Name is Pivotal DIPA – “Our latest hazy Double IPA release is a celebration of our favorite hop lots right now. This DIPA was brewed and dry hopped with Nelson Sauvin from family-owned Garston Hops in New Zealand, Citra, Citra Cryo and experimental hop HBC 1019. This DDH DIPA pours a slight neon yellow color with opaque haze and aromas of creamsicle soda, tangy gooseberry and a hint o’ cannabis. The body is smooth and creamy with tropical notes of guava, lychee and cantaloupe. Maybe the coolest thing we’ve noticed with this beer is that the flavors and aromas change and evolve throughout the experience of drinking a glass.”