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KINGSTON, R.I. – Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling Company, the Mews Tavern and Rhody Excellence have announced a launch party to celebrate the release of two Rhode Island Athletics-branded beers that Newport Craft has developed. Rhody Ruckus Lager and Rhody Ram IPA will be unveiled at a special event at Newport Craft's brewery in Newport, R.I. on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Fans are invited to join the festivities at Newport Craft's brewery – located at 293 JT Connell Highway in Newport – from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tickets for the event – which is being sponsored by the Mews Tavern – are $20. All tickets purchased include a voucher for a pour and a commemorative pint glass.

"This is an opportunity to reach our Rhody alumni base in a unique way while also supporting the local economy," Rhode Island Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn said. "As the landscape of college athletics changes before our eyes, we continue to develop partnerships that help support the mission of Rhody Athletics."

As a result of the partnership between Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling and Rhody Sports Properties, Rhody Ruckus Lager and Rhody Ram IPA will be distributed and sold throughout the state. Both products will be sold at home games in the Ryan Center, starting with the in-state rivalry game against Providence on Saturday, Dec. 7.

"We at Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling are thrilled to announce our partnership with the University of Rhode Island and launch Rhody Ruckus Lager and Rhody Ram IPA for the 2024-25 Season," Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling CEO Brendan O'Donnell said. "This partnership is a testament to our shared vision of excellence and our dedication to fostering growth and innovation in Rhode Island."

The Rhody Ruckus Lager is a clean, crisp and light beer with 4.6 percent alcohol by volume. It is the perfect beverage for supporting the Rams all game-day long.

The Rhody Ram IPA is a tropical, hazy hop bomb with 7.0 percent ABV. It is for those fans who stay glued to the game.

As part of the partnership, Newport Craft and Rhody Athletics developed an early Black Friday deal. With any mini-plan season ticket purchase, fans will receive a four-pack of either Rhody Ruckus Lager or Rhody Ram IPA that will be available for pickup after the launch party. The special deal runs from Nov. 19 through Dec. 2.

Portions of sales from the sales of Rhody Ruckus Lager and Rhody Ram IPA will benefit both the University of Rhode Island and Rhody Excellence.