On a recent trip with the family to the Roger Williams Zoo, afterward, I took a much-anticipated detour to Long Live Beerworks in Providence. Its location is just off of Route 1 in a rehabilitated mill complex on Sprague Street. This brewery is well-hyped for good reason. With an ultra-cool location and top-notch beer, Long Live Beerworks is a winner.
For the uninitiated, the entrance to the brewery is a bit confusing. I knew that the brewery’s location was within the industrial factory setting but I did not see signs. After parking in a lot on the south side of Sprague Street and a quick walk through the interior walkway, I spotted Long Live Beer Works.
Due to COVID restrictions, the taproom is currently not open for on-site consumption. No problem here though since there is a collection of tables and chairs for outdoor sipping. Picking up beer at the to-go window, the interior of the taproom looked inviting. It has a modern industrial feel with brick walls, wood, and shining beer tanks.
There were only a few to-go options. One was a quintuple IPA which, quite honestly, at over 12% ABV I was a bit intimidated by. There was also a pastry stout at 10%. I opted for the DDH (Double Dry Hopped) Black Cat Double IPA. The beer pours a juicy hue of orange. The taste is nicely balanced, citrusy with the dry hop finish. Quite honestly, this dry-hopped DIPA is one of the best I’ve had in this style.
If you go
Long Live Beerworks did not disappoint. The next time I’m in Providence I’ll definitely stop by again. Visit Long Live Beerworks at 40R Sprague Street in Providence and online at www.longlivebeerworks.com.
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