Ravenous Brewing Co.

my s.o. and i recently moved about forty minutes away in MA, and decided to come give this little spot a try. i’m so glad we did.
we arrived around 3pm on a saturday. i think the biggest issue with this place is that it’s hard to find. it’s not off the beaten path by any means, but there’s absolutely no signage. it was one of those times when Google tells you you’ve arrived and you kind of look around and wonder if the navigation was existential, or literal…
anywho, once we figured out which door to go in (on the opposite side of the building from the pizza place), we were immediately happy we went through the effort. the place is very small, but there are some tables, which clearly encourages you to lounge a bit and hang out. we were in the mood for a tasting, so we sidled up to the bar and began. tasting pours are very generous, and i recommend setting aside at least half an hour to get through it. the owners (husband and wife) are warm, friendly, and happy to talk to you about not only their beers and the beer-​making process, but their family and travels as well.
the beers we tried that day included a red ale, their coffee milk stout, and something infused with habeneros. i’ve had pepper beers before, but this one is all my all-​time favorite. i really didn’t get any «spice,» but what i did taste was the inherent fruitiness that a juicy, ripe pepper can impart. the coffee milk stout was smooth, deep, and rich. and the red ale– that was my favorite. it was lighter than other reds i’ve had, but also had a wonderful malty quality. we didn’t get any growlers that day, but if we did, the red is what i would have gotten.
i highly highly recommend paying a visit to ravenous. you will not be disappointed.

Tiny little place. What a pain to find too, no sign on the street. They were nice enough to host my cousin’s band last Friday night for a free show. The place was standing room only. Their beer is tasty. This is a no frills working nano brewery. Which, according to Wikipedia, is exactly as I described. Tiny location, tiny batches. I tried both the Coffee stout and the chocolate stout. Both were delicious. I hope they do more concerts because even though they were in the corner of the room it was alot of fun. They weren’t offering tours that night but they do hold them Saturday’s from 1 – 4.

Everything a nano should be; dingy with great beer. The atmosphere was great and I really enjoyed the beer samples. I was allowed to get a flight glass and a pint glass with mine and my wife’s your donation. So psyched to come back again some time. I only wish the best for these guys and their brewery. Solid beginnings.

Everything you could possibly want in a brewery experience. Good atmosphere and great beer. Dorian and Chris are down to earth and friendly owners that you can tell honestly enjoy every second of sharing their passion for beer with their patrons. Looking forward to visiting again next time I am back in RI!

What a great local brewery
Doran and Chris are the brains behind this. Both of them are super nice and wonderful people. The brewery is on the smaller side but I think that’s what keeps their beer in such demand, it’s hard to find many bars or restaurants that have their beers on tap constantly or even more than one.
They produce the coffee milk stout and pale ale most and inbetween they’ll experiment with new brews which always end up being great and leaving you wanting more.
They do tours and tastings every Thursday and Saturdays. It’s a nice way to get a taste of what they have to offer and if you’re lucky they may have something special hooked up that hasn’t been released yet.
Awesome local brewery run by great local guys !!

Chill!
Serving up good beer and putting Woonsocket on the map of craft brewing.
What’d I sample?
1.) Blackstone Pale Ale
2.) Bad Bad Leroy Brown Ale
3.) India Red Ale (IRA)
4.) Coffee Milk Stout — Tasted like COFFEE
All were very good.
Plus: Baked goods?!
YES! OMG, why not?

Hard to find, but what a find! All the beers were excellent. The coffee milk stout was amazing! Dorian and crew were very personable and knowledgeable.

This is a truly great spot. It’s a challenge to find, as any decent nanobrewery should be. Dorian and Chris are great. The tour is essentially just you hanging out with them. They have ring toss and Chris is also an accomplished meadmaker.

Their flagship Coffee Milk Stout is pretty good and that’s about it. The beers are decent, but nothing to go out of your way to find. I asked the guy at the brewery if the were going to make any big hoppy IPA’s and abruptly said, «no!» This question seemed to anger him. ??? $ 12 for a 32oz growler is a bit steep compared to the $ 8.00 growler of Julius from world class Tree House Brewing. Anyway, try the coffee milk stout if you come across it.

I’ve had the opportunity to sample and experience the craft beers produced by Ravenous on a few different occassions and these creative and full flavored brews by Dorian and Chris are a great addition to the growing local beer scene here in RI.
Tucked away in Woonsocket I recently had the opportunity to check out this nanobrewery and we had a great time hanging out, drinking beer and getting a tour and history of the company. For $ 8 each we got a pint glass to take home & a generous pour of each of the 3 beers they had available. The honey brown was delicious and brewed with local honey. Their sour ale was unique, tart and definitely an interesting beer (but in a good way). And as for the coffee milk stout… this is absolutely one of my favorite local beers. It’s smooth and the coffee flavor is pronounced and so delicious.
While Ravenous might not have an operation as big as some others in the state, they produce some great beers that are not to be missed. I really hope to see them popping up on draft at more local bars. And I certainly think a trip back to the brewery is in my near future since I found out that had a sweet potato stout that was close to being ready. Go enjoy some great beers being brought to you by two really good guys… thanks again Dorian and Chris!

«Found» this brewery as part of the brew bus tour. Absolutely our favorite part of the tour! Dorian was a wonderful host. The sour was FANTASTIC!!! Again, this «tiny» brewery was the talk of the group. What a great place!

I really wish I could give more than 5 stars for this one. Ravenous Brewing Co., a newly established nanobrewery, is now one of my all time favorite breweries to visit and of course, sample. The owner and founder, Dorian Rave, really has a special talent for making a delicious craft beer. The coffee milk stout is unbelievably good, as the flavors of coffee and creamy texture blend together to create a very delicious, refreshing, and full-​bodied beer. The pale ale is equally delicious and more on the light and refreshing side, while infused with fruity notes. The sour beer is an interesting beer to taste! This needn’t be said, but keep in mind that this is a sour scent and flavor — but bear (ha!) with this, as the lingering flavor has a hint of sweet citrus.
When you walk into this nanobrewery, you are immediately welcomed with that unique breath of freshly brewed craft beers that you only experience once and a while if you are lucky enough (and smart enough) to visit a place like this. On Saturdays, there is a bar area to taste the samples, and quick tours available with the owner himself to check out the process of brewing (a very intricate and interesting process). The prices are very generous, $ 3 for samples and $ 12 per half growler (hilariously named a howler).
A special note of attention needs to be paid to this owner’s meaningful idea and vision behind the name of this brewery and logo. The name Ravenous and the raven logo have their own eye-​catching and enticing feel, as if they grab you and just bring you in. Check out their website and make sure to «like» them on Facebook to hear about upcoming brews. A little inside scoop: there’s a honey brown ale being brewed as we speak and should be available in the next few weeks! This business thrives on small production numbers and high demand, which encourages the consumer to slow down the sips and savor it even more.

Tried a few different brews at the Unilocal 10^th Anniversary Party last Wednesday. Very nice selection of beers. Planning on going to brewery for tastings.

Three words. Coffee Milk Stout. So good!

Not so keen on RI Coffee milk, but I do love me some Ravenous Brewing Co. Coffee Milk Stout. To me, it’s on par for wonderfulness with Left Hand Milk Stout and New Holland Dragon’s Milk and is probably my favorite Rhody beer that has crossed my palate to date. Just email the brewmaster Dorian for a tour.
p. s. Can everyone please go to your local bar and beg the bartender/​owners for a regular supply of Ravenous. Rhode Island has too much good food to be washed down with crappy beer.
p. p. s. Shame on you Dorian and Chris for introducing me to those addictive pretzel chips that along with the carbs in your stouts will for sure prevent me from ever being skinny. My beer belly says «Hey» in advance and wanted to let you know she’ll be back for another visit real soon (thanks guys!)

I had the pleasure of sampling the AMAZING Coffee Milk Stout at Unilocal’s 2014 Merry Marketplace. Hands’ down the best, smoothest stout I’ve ever tasted. The owner, Dorian, is awesome — very friendly and knowledgeable. Great guy, great company, great product.

I tried Ravenous at the Great International Beer Fest last weekend and their booth was the only one I went back to 4 separate times. Their Coffee Milk Stout was seriously one of the best I’ve ever had.
So glad that RI’s brew scene is picking up!

Ravenous gets my five stars for two simple reasons: Coffee Milk Stout and owner/​brewmaster Dorian. Fantastic on both accounts.
Ravenous’ stout is one of my favorites, and I love stout from the bottom of my heart, so it’s hard for me to play favorites. It is smooth, creamy, aromatic, and has the flavor of coffee milk. I’ll admit I have been so obsessed with the stout that I have failed to sample their other brews, but I will get there. Someday. When I can pass up the stout. Um, never.
Dorian is the proud, humble, knowledgeable, personable owner of Ravenous. He cares, not just because this is his business but because he clearly loves beer and wants to share that with people. I am certainly rooting for him and wish him the best.
I hope to see Ravenous on more drafts in more bars in the area very soon!

Coffee Milk Stout? Coffee Milk Stout that actually taste like coffee, and a high-​quality, craft-​brewed stout? Smooth, rich, and satisfying all at once? Sign me up, Ravenous — I’m a fan!
I first ran into these guys at the RI Brew Fest in Pawtucket, and have been a huge fan ever since. They’re super-​new to the scene, so it’s a little tough to find them on tap around the city, but luckily they keep their website pretty up-​to-​date with locations that carry them (see ‘Find Ravenous On Tap’).
They make a great pale ale, a Belgian Rye and a Harvest Ale, but I gotta tell you, I can’t get over their amazing Coffee Milk Stout. It’s a total stunner!