Dogfish Head

Dogfish Head Fort Returns in 2015

By our best estimates, Dogfish Head Fort made its last appearance in 2011. Now, the (very) imperial fruit beer will return in 2015.

Fort uses raspberry juice, and is fermented the same way as 120 Minute, Raison D’Extra (just released again)  and Continue Reading →

Dogfish Raison D’Extra Returns

It’s been seven years since Dogfish Head last brewed Raison D’ Extra. The strong ale is based on the brewery’s Raison D’Etre, a Belgian-style brown ale with brown sugar, and raisins.

Dogfish Head Raison D’Extra takes things a bit further, to Continue Reading →

Dogfish Head Promotes from Within

This afternoon I had a phone call with Sam Calagione. He really wanted to clarify a couple of things about brewery changes, and excitement with the future.

Sam hasn’t stepped aside, down, resigned, etc. Until now, there hasn’t been a CEO Continue Reading →

Dogfish Head Punkin 2014 On Shelves

One of America’s best selling pumpkin beers is back for 2014 -Dogfish Head Punkin. While pumpkin ales started showing up as early as July 1st, Dogfish Head specifically instructed distributors to hold this beer until this week.

The artwork is a Continue Reading →

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Dogfish Head Fort Returns in 2015

By our best estimates, Dogfish Head Fort made its last appearance in 2011. Now, the (very) imperial fruit beer will return in 2015.

Fort uses raspberry juice, and is fermented the same way as 120 Minute, Raison D’Extra (just released again)  and World Wide Stout (all 15%+).

New in 2015 – 12oz bottles for Dogfish Head Fort. Look for bottles in November, 2015 in states that allow for higher alcohol by volume beer.

Style: Fruit Beer (w/ Raspberry Juice)
Availability: 12oz Bottles
Arrival: November, 2015

15%+ ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Dogfish Head, Don't Miss This

Dogfish Raison D’Extra Returns

It’s been seven years since Dogfish Head last brewed Raison D’ Extra. The strong ale is based on the brewery’s Raison D’Etre, a Belgian-style brown ale with brown sugar, and raisins.

Dogfish Head Raison D’Extra takes things a bit further, to nearly double the ABV.

D’Extra takes this concept to the next level. What 120 Minute IPA is to 60 Minute IPA, D’Extra is the D’Etre. We’re pushing the limits of what a Belgian yeast can do (and we’ve discovered that’s somewhere in the ballpark of 15% to 18% ABV!)

Dogfish Head Raison D’Extra will be available again in 12oz bottles. Due to ABV, there will be state limitations.

Style: Belgian Strong Dark (w/ Raisins, Brown Sugar)
Availability: 12oz Bottles.
Return: December, 2014

18% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Dogfish Head, Headlines

Dogfish Head Promotes from Within

This afternoon I had a phone call with Sam Calagione. He really wanted to clarify a couple of things about brewery changes, and excitement with the future.

Sam hasn’t stepped aside, down, resigned, etc. Until now, there hasn’t been a CEO position. Nick Benz has done an amazing job and it’s time to promote. Sam is still president, and runs the brewery alongside Mariah Calagione (and arm to arm with the 200 passionate people the make Dogfish Head run.)

Sam is still just as involved as day one, and Nick will report to Sam.

Calagione will maintain his role with Dogfish Head of course, focusing on new products, growth strategy and of course, collaborations as president of the company and chairman of the board. Innovation, and off-centered as usual.

This is perhaps a little bit of semantic clarification. It all boils down to strategic growth. Congratulations to all involved.

Dogfish Head opened in June of 1995.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Dogfish Head, Don't Miss This, Seasonal Return

Dogfish Head Punkin 2014 On Shelves

One of America’s best selling pumpkin beers is back for 2014 -Dogfish Head Punkin. While pumpkin ales started showing up as early as July 1st, Dogfish Head specifically instructed distributors to hold this beer until this week.

The artwork is a little different this year, featuring the artwork of Jermaine Rogers. His bold artwork adorns the brewery’s four seasonals, Aprihop, Festina Peche, Punkin and soon – Piercing Pils.

Dogfish Punkin Ale is available in 12oz-4 packs and draft.

Style: Pumpkin (w/ Brown Sugar, Nutmeg, Allspice, Cinnamon)
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft
Distribution: (Double checking)

7% ABV, 28 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Dogfish Head, Headlines, New Releases

Dogfish Head “Beer Thousand” Celebrates Guided By Voices

Dogfish Head (Milton, DE) loves musical collaborations. Rosabi, a beer brewed with musician Julianna Barwick and wasabi root recently hit shelves.

A smaller batch of a new musical collaboration appeared in June – Dogfish Head Beer Thousand. The offering celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Guided By Voices album, Bee Thousand.

Beer Thousand was tapped in June at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin, with a little bit available at the Dogfish Head pub in Rehobeth Beach, Delaware.

What is it? Beer Thousand is an imperial lager, brewed with 10 grains, 10 hops, and is 10% ABV. Mathematically,  10x10x10=1000. Beer Street Journal is told Beer Thousand will be bottled later this fall with a 10-inch record.

Style: Imperial Lager
Availability: 12oz Bottles, late 2014

10% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Dogfish Head, Don't Miss This, Stone Brewing Co., Victory Brewing Company, Videos

Stone Groundbreaking Collab: Imperial Royal Imperial Saison du BUFF

Stone Brewing Co. (Escondido, CA) made craft beer headlines today, with the announcement of a new brewery build in Berlin, Germany. The build will cost $25 million dollars.The brewery has started an IndieGoGo fundraising campaign, where for $50 dollars you can purchase a 1.5 liter bottle from a special, very limited, Stone Groundbreaking Collaboration Series.

Drop $50 on the build, you can choose Stone Imperial Royal Imperial Saison du BUFF, an “uber” version of the saison brewed with Victory Brewing (Downingtown, PA) and Dogfish Head (Milton, DE)

If you choose to purchase a bottle, it must be picked up at either Stone in Escondido, California, or Berlin, Germany. Release date to be announced.

Read more: Stone Groundbreaking Collaboration Series

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Dogfish Head, Don't Miss This

Reservations for Dogfish Head’s New Beer Hotel Start This Week

Dogfish Head Brewery (Milton, DE) has just completed $1.6 million dollars in renovations to a new 16 room inn near the brewery.

Rooms will run between $200 and $600 dollars a night (depending on size) and are dog friendly. One caveat we are told – the Inn doesn’t sell beer or food, so bring your own or head out to the nearby restaurants. The closest thing is the beer soap in every room

The Inn has its own website, going live soon. http://dogfishinn.com

 

 

by Reid Ramsay