Dogfish Head Celebrates 30th Birthday with Weekend of Events in Coastal Delaware
Brewery manifests the awesomeness of turning “30 years young” with live music,
fresh tattoos, food specials, limited-edition collaborations and more
MILTON, Del. (June 9, 2025) – Monday, June 23, is Dogfish Head’s official 30th anniversary!The brewery invites friends and fans to celebrate this momentous occasion with a weekend-long schedule of events – Friday, June 20, through Monday, June 23 – at its coastal Delawarelocations, including a plethora of free live music performances, limited-edition beer releasesand food specials, prizes and giveaways … even fresh tattoos! Here’s what folks can expectfrom Manifest the Awesomeness – Dogfish Head’s 30th Birthday Extravaganza.
Dogfish Head x North Park Beer Co. Collaboration:
In honor of its 30th anniversary, Dogfish Head teamed up with San Diego’s North Park BeerCo., to brew Manifest The Awesomeness (6.8% ABV), an abundantly hoppy West Coast IPAmade with geographically significant malt and a ripe blend of fruity, dank and resinous hopvarieties. Offering a true “hop-splosion” in every sip, this limited-edition beer was “continualdrip-hopped” during the boil – an all-new, experimental brewing technique during which an innovative, hop-flowable extract is continually added to the beer’s boiling wort for a full hour– and then double dry-hopped after fermentation.
Beginning Friday, June 20, Manifest The Awesomeness will be available on draft at DogfishHead’s Rehoboth brewpub and Milton brewery, as well as to-go in 4pk/16oz cans from the Off-Centered EmPOURium in Rehoboth. Priced at $18 per 4pk. Available while supplies last.“We’re beyond excited to be celebrating our 30th anniversary with a collaboration as specialas Manifest The Awesomeness – a beer that represents innovation, creativity, and the artistryof craft brewing,” said Dogfish Head Brewer & Founder, Sam Calagione. “The combination of cutting-edge hopping techniques and small-producer-sourced ingredients makes this release something truly unique, and we can’t wait for beer lovers to experience the boldflavors and incredible character we’ve crafted together with our friends at North Park!”
To learn more about Dogfish Head and North Park Beer Co.’s collaboration, stop by Dogfish Head’s beer-themed, canal-front hotel in Lewes, the Dogfish INN, on Sunday, June 22, from6-7 p.m., when Sam Calagione and folks from North Park Beer Co., will gather around theCowboy Cauldron for a “Fireside Chat.”
Dogfish Head’s Rehoboth Restaurants – Brewings & Eats and Chesapeake & Maine:The festivities begin at Dogfish Head’s Rehoboth brewpub, Brewings & Eats! On Friday, June20, from 6-7 p.m., the brewery’s Co-Founders, Sam and Mariah Calagione, alongsideGeneral Manager of Brewings & Eats, Andrew Greeley, will host a signing their co-authoredbook, The Dogfish Head Book: 26 Years of Off-Centered Adventures. Through pictures,memorabilia, off-centered stories and lessons learned, The Dogfish Head Book celebratesDogfish Head’s rich, adventurous history and provides hard-earned insights to help readersnavigate life’s off-centered adventures. Guests are invited to bring their copies of The Dogfish Head Book (or purchase a copy from the Off-Centered EmPOURium) for all three authors to sign.
Fast forward to Sunday, June 22! Folks are invited to Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats for anepic live band karaoke battle! From 9 p.m., until midnight, guests will take centerstagealongside the Nick Kashmanian Band, singing their hearts out for a chance to win* someawesome prizes. The top three performers, as chosen by a special panel of judges, will takehome not only a trophy, but one of three off-centered treasures – a Dogfish x Grateful Dead bocce ball set, a Dogfish x Grateful Dead record player or a Dogfish x Grateful Dead corn holegame.
On Monday, June 23, Dogfish Head’s actual 30th birthday, the party begins at Chesapeake &Maine, the brewery’s seafood and cocktail spot in Rehoboth. Beginning at 10 a.m.,Chesapeake & Maine will host a special edition of its beloved Lobster Brunch. In addition tosome delicious, off-centered dishes and drinks, folks in attendance will have the opportunityto win tickets to Dogfish Head’s annual celebration of all things analog, Analog-A-Go-Go,scheduled for early November. Reservations are strongly recommended. To book a table,visit www.dogfish.com/restaurants/chesapeake-maine or call (302) 226-3600.
Want more tasty eats? After brunch, folks can return to Brewings & Eats to indulge in aplethora of food specials, including longtime fan favorites from past menus, like the OGDogpile, fried pita chips piled high with spinach artichoke dip and pico de gallo; and theIndulgence Burger, an 8oz Roseda Farms beef burger topped with a bacon-stuffed onion ring,American cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Specials will be available all day, while supplies last.
Dogfish Head’s Milton Brewery:
TheMilton brewery’s 30 anniversary celebrations take place on Monday, June 23. From meet-and-greets, food specials and birthday cake, to specialty pop-ups, Dogfish Head tattoos andmore, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
First, from 12-6 p.m., Joseph Furio, a talented, local tattoo artist, will be onsite offering aselection of custom Dogfish Head tattoos. And for those drinkers brave enough to get inked,Dogfish Head’s offering $30 towards a branded tattoo of their choice. Have your heart set ona Dogfish Head tattoo? Spots are limited, so be sure to arrive early!
Go down in Dogfish Head history! While visiting the Milton brewery on Monday, June 23,guests are encouraged to bring their favorite Dogfish Head memorabilia from years past.Throughout the day, professionals from History Factory, a brand heritage agency, will beexamining and collecting off-centered artifacts for inclusion in Dogfish Head’s official archive. Folks will have the opportunity to loan or donate their Dogfish Head memorabilia forlong-term preservation and display in a museum-style exhibit at the brewery’s Analog-A-Go-Go event in November. As a thank you, those that share a story and a prized possession willreceive a voucher for 20% off* a Dogfish Head merchandise purchase, including thebrewery’s exclusive 30th anniversary gear.
Celebratory Lineup of Free Live Music Performances:
Of course, no birthday celebration is complete without a little bit (or a lot a bit!) of live music… check out this lineup of free live music performances. No tickets needed.
Friday, June 20, from 9-11 p.m. – Jamie McLean Band at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth
Saturday, June 21, from 6-9 p.m. – Kerry Hallett at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth
Saturday, June 21, from 9-11 p.m. – The Psycodelics at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth
Friday, June 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Back Bay Trio at the Milton Brewery
Saturday, June 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Connor Kaufman at the Milton Brewery
Monday, June 23, from 12-2 p.m. – Jace Miller of Alright Junior at the Milton Brewery
Monday, June 23, from 2-4 p.m. – Jamie Salvatore of Jamie & the Guarded Heart at the Milton Brewery
Monday, June 23, from 4-6 p.m. – Pawnshop Roses Duo at the Milton Brewery
Monday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. – Jon Snodgrass at the Milton Brewery
To close out the weekend, Jon Snodgrass will give a special live music performance atDogfish Head’s Milton brewery. In honor of Dogfish Head’s 30th birthday, Jon has written threeoriginal songs about the brand’s anniversary – Brewery by the Sea; DFH, That’s My Crew; andStill by the Sea. These three songs, as well as Jon’s brand-new single, Go Go GhOst, will bepressed on a limited-edition seven-inch vinyl record, which will be available for purchase
during and after his show. Only 500 copies of this exclusive vinyl will be available forpurchase. Priced at $7 each.
Dogfish INN’s 30th Anniversary Package:
Turn Dogfish Head’s 30th anniversary into a weekend-long getaway with a special VIP stay atthe Dogfish INN. Folks that stay at the Dogfish INN during Dogfish Head’s birthday weekendwill snag some sweet perks, including a reserved seat at the Dogfish Head x North Park BeerCo. Fireside Chat on Sunday, June 22; a vinyl album from the Pain Relievers, signed by SamCalagione; and an exclusive event coaster to commemorate the weekend. Rooms are limited, but still available! Call 302-644-8292 to book your stay.
Limited-Edition, 30th Anniversary Merchandise:
Speaking of commemorating the weekend, Dogfish Head will launch a host of limited-edition, 30th anniversary merchandise during its birthday celebrations. Snag some of DogfishHead’s 30th anniversary merchandise at one of its Delaware locations or online atwww.dogfish.com/shop.
Rooted in coastal Delaware, Dogfish Head opened its doors as the first brewpub in the FirstState – and one of the smallest commercial breweries in America – in June of 1995. Now, 30years later, Dogfish Head is one of the largest, most well-known craft breweries in thecountry, with a production brewery, production distillery and tasting room in Milton; a beer-themed, canal-front hotel in Lewes; and two delectable restaurants in Rehoboth. And while many things have changed over the past three decades, the brewery’s raison d’etre has not; Dogfish Head remains committed to providing “off-centered goodness for off-centered people,” in the forms of beers, spirits, culinary adventures and more.
For more information about Dogfish Head, its coastal Delaware locations and its 30th anniversary, please visit www.dogfish.com, or follow the brand on Instagram and Facebook. *You must be present to claim your prize.
**Discount valid only on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Dogfish Head’s Milton brewery. Not applicable on purchase of alcoholic products.
DOGFISH HEAD CRAFT BREWERY:
With quality, creativity and non-conformity at its core, Dogfish Head has been committed to brewing unique beers with high-caliber culinary ingredients outside the Reinheitsgebot since the day it opened 30 years ago. Dedicated to exploring goodness of all kinds, Dogfish Head later expanded its beverage artistry beyond just craft beer to produce award-winning portfolios of full-proof spirits – whiskeys, gins, vodkas, rums and more – and spirits-based, ready-to-drink canned cocktails. A Boston Beer Company brand and proud supporter of theIndependent Craft Brewing Seal, Dogfish Head is a Delaware-based entity consisting of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, a production brewery and tasting room; Dogfish Head Distilling Co., a production distillery; Brewings & Eats, a brewpub and live music venue; Chesapeake & Maine, a seafood and cocktail spot; and the Dogfish INN, a beer- themed, canal-front hotel. For more about Dogfish Head, please visit www.dogfish.com or follow the brand on social media.
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