Dogfish Head Brewery understands me. Like ESP. But with beer.
I’m a huge fan of really, really hoppy ales. Never been much of a lager guy, though in true American fashion, I’ve had my fair share. Since I’m from California (by way of many other states), my allegiance is to Sierra Nevada. But a few months back I discovered Dogfish Head Brewery in Delaware. Sierra’s got an approachable, easy hoppiness. The Dogfish lineup of ales takes it to the next level. They have brews that’ve soaked up hop flavor for 60, 90 and 120 minutes, and they’re just delicious. The 120 is even worth aging.
But a few days back, I found “Liquor de Malt”. I was in Binny’s and I noticed the nearly forgotten shape of the 40 oz. Malt Liquor bottle on the shelf next to the craft beers. Surely a mistake, I thought. But no! It’s Dogfish’s take on Malt Likka, and it’s excellent. It maintains the sweetness of Olde English but with less of the guilt. It’s certainly not a fall-back beverage. And get this: it comes with its own Dogfish-branded paper bag. Now that’s authentic. Anyone who’s ever had a 40 knows that it must go in a paper bag. Otherwise you’re trippin.
Anyway, it’s little details like a branded bag that make Dogfish great. They took the time to think about the things that beer lovers would want. Smart cats. Fish. Whatever.
FYI: I dissected a Dogfish in High School.
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and I just bet you’re a leg man aren’t yah?
*winks*
Yet more ESP.
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