Wooden Cask Brewing Company is hosting a grand opening for its taproom expansion on York Street in Newport.
This upstairs addition, coined “The Alley,” opened for operations in June and is designed to allow the brewery to accommodate additional taproom space and private events. The brewery worked to find ways to incorporate its building’s history into the new space, and in addition to serving its craft beer out of the space, it expanded its whiskey collection.
The Alley is open to the public starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, but the brewery is also throwing a party on Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. to help celebrate its opening.
The event is dubbed ‘Corruption Fest’ as a nod to the building’s seedy past with organized crime and the name of their crowd favorite, ‘Corruption’ Barrel-Aged stout. Wooden Cask will be releasing mixed six-packs at the event containing variants on the stout—with an additional six beers available only on tap.
Guests are encouraged to dress in their best 1940s garb to help celebrate. You can find out more about the event on their Facebook page.