Dogfish Head Outdoor Shower Coming To 2027 Small Batch Series

Dogfish Head Outdoor Shower American Wheat Ale

Dogfish Head is bringing a little tropical flavor to its 2027 Small Batch Series, and this one sounds like a beer that was made for warmer weather. The Delaware brewery is introducing Dogfish Head Outdoor Shower, a new American wheat ale brewed with pineapple and green tea, combining familiar summer beer ingredients with the kind of culinary-inspired twist that has become part of the Dogfish Head identity.

And the name fits.

Dogfish Head Outdoor Shower American Wheat Ale is built around the idea of escaping for a little while, getting outside and enjoying something refreshing, whether that means a day at the beach, a backyard gathering or simply opening a cold beer after spending too much time in the summer heat. Dogfish Head is using pineapple and green tea to give this American wheat ale a different personality from the typical seasonal wheat beer, with tropical fruit character meeting the softer, mellow qualities associated with green tea.

The new beer is scheduled for the Dogfish Head 2027 Small Batch Series, a release program that gives the brewery room to experiment with ingredients and flavor combinations that might not necessarily fit into its regular lineup. Dogfish Head has never been particularly interested in making beer just because everybody else is making it, and Outdoor Shower looks like another example of that approach. Pineapple is a natural fit for a summer wheat ale, bringing an expected tropical sweetness, while green tea adds another layer that should help balance the fruit character and give the beer a little more personality.

Dogfish Head Outdoor Shower will arrive at 6% ABV, putting it comfortably in the territory of a full-strength American wheat ale rather than a lighter session-style summer beer. The beer will be packaged in 12-ounce cans, with the colorful green packaging carrying an illustrated outdoor shower surrounded by tropical foliage. The artwork is hard to miss, featuring a Dogfish Head showerhead pouring down over a wooden outdoor shower structure, complete with a towel hanging nearby and plenty of oversized tropical leaves.

It is a fun label, and it communicates the idea without needing much explanation.

Dogfish Head describes Outdoor Shower as an American wheat ale with pineapple and green tea, and the label promotes the beer with a description built around tropical pineapple and mellow green tea. That combination is interesting because neither ingredient has to dominate the finished beer. Pineapple can bring the brighter fruit notes, while green tea can provide a softer, more restrained character that keeps the beer from becoming another overly sweet fruit-flavored wheat ale. At least, that is the balance I will be interested in seeing when this one finally arrives.

There is still time before the beer reaches shelves, and Dogfish Head has not provided a specific release date or detailed distribution schedule. For now, Dogfish Head Outdoor Shower is listed as a Dogfish Head 2027 Small Batch Series release, so availability details should become clearer as the brewery gets closer to launch.

Dogfish Head continues to have fun with its smaller experimental releases, and Outdoor Shower gives beer drinkers something a little different to look forward to in 2027. A pineapple and green tea American wheat ale at 6% ABV is certainly not the usual combination, but that is exactly why it caught my attention.

And right now in November, a summer shower sounds pretty good.

Label Text Dogfish Head Outdoor Shower:

DOGFISH HEAD 2027 SMALL BATCH SERIES

DOGFISH HEAD CRAFT BREWERY

DOGFISH HEAD OUTDOOR SHOWER™

AMERICAN WHEAT ALE WITH PINEAPPLE and GREEN TEA

WITH A SPLASH OF TROPICAL PINEAPPLE & MELLOW GREEN TEA, GET BEACH HOUSE VIBES ANYTIME! GRAB A COLD ONE & RINSE THE DAY AWAY WITH OUTDOOR SHOWER™.

WE BREW OUR CULINARY-INSPIRED BEERS USING REAL INGREDIENTS. EVERY BEER HAS A STORY ROOTED IN ADVENTUROUS FLAVORS & CREATIVE BREWING PROCESSES. EXPLORE THE GOODNESS WITH EVERY SIP.

LET’S DO THIS AGAIN, PLEASE RECYCLE ME.

BREWED & CANNED BY DOGFISH HEAD CRAFT BREWERY MILTON, DE, BREINIGSVILLE, PA, CINCINNATI, OH, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY.

EXPLORE GOODNESS. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

DOGFISH.COM | @DOGFISHHEAD

6% ALC. BY VOL. | 12 FL. OZ.

GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems.

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Dogfish Head has continued to give its Small Batch Series plenty of attention with returning favorites and new experimental releases, and Outdoor Shower looks like another interesting addition to that lineup. If you’re following the brewery’s upcoming releases, check out our previous coverage of Dogfish Head’s 2026 Release Calendar, including its Small Batch Series plans, Dogfish Head Aprihop Returning in Small Batch Series Cans, and Dogfish Head’s Seasonal Lineup of Beverages. These stories offer a closer look at the brewery’s experimental beers, seasonal releases and continuing interest in creative ingredients and distinctive craft beer recipes.

About Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery has built its reputation around doing things differently. Founded in 1995 by Sam and Mariah Calagione in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Dogfish Head began as the First State’s first brewpub and one of the smallest commercial breweries in the United States. What started as a small operation producing tiny batches of beer has grown into one of the most recognizable names in American craft brewing, with a reputation for unusual ingredients, adventurous recipes and a willingness to challenge traditional ideas about what beer can be.

The original Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats opened on June 23, 1995, with a fairly straightforward idea: bring original beer, original food and original music together in one place. At the time, the American craft beer industry was still developing, and most beer drinkers were accustomed to traditional domestic lagers. Sam Calagione wanted to offer something different, creating beers that explored ingredients and brewing techniques that weren’t commonly found in American breweries.

That philosophy became the foundation of Dogfish Head’s identity. The brewery embraced culinary-inspired brewing, incorporating ingredients such as coffee, fruit, herbs, spices, honey and other unconventional additions into its recipes. Rather than simply following established beer styles, Dogfish Head developed a reputation for experimenting with flavors and creating beers that encouraged drinkers to reconsider their expectations.

The company’s original brewing system produced approximately 12 gallons per batch, requiring the brewery to work on an unusually small scale. That limitation also provided an opportunity to experiment. Dogfish Head could develop different recipes, test unusual ingredient combinations and introduce customers to beers that were difficult to find anywhere else.

The brewery eventually expanded its production operations to Milton, Delaware, where its main brewing facility became the center of its growing beer business. Dogfish Head continued developing new recipes while expanding its distribution, introducing more drinkers to its distinctive approach to American craft beer.

Some of the brewery’s best-known releases include 60 Minute IPA, 90 Minute IPA, 120 Minute IPA, SeaQuench Ale, Punkin Ale, Aprihop and World Wide Stout. These beers represent different sides of the Dogfish Head brewing operation, from aggressively hopped India pale ales to seasonal releases and stronger specialty beers.

Its Minute IPA series is particularly recognizable, using a continual hopping process that gives the beers their distinctive hop character. The brewery has also become known for historical brewing projects, including Midas Touch, an ancient-inspired beer developed using research into ingredients found in archaeological evidence associated with King Midas.

Dogfish Head’s experimental approach has continued through its seasonal offerings and limited-production Small Batch Series. These releases allow the brewery to introduce unusual recipes, revisit older favorites and give drinkers something outside the regular year-round lineup. Outdoor Shower, the 2027 American wheat ale brewed with pineapple and green tea, fits comfortably into that tradition.

The brewery has also expanded well beyond beer. Its business has included a distillery, restaurants, hospitality properties and other experiences built around its coastal Delaware roots. Dogfish Head has worked to create a recognizable identity that connects craft beverages with food, music, art and the communities where its products are made and enjoyed.

In May 2019, Dogfish Head joined The Boston Beer Company, creating a partnership that brought together two established names in American craft brewing. The relationship provided additional resources and distribution opportunities while allowing the Dogfish Head brand to continue developing its distinctive beverages and off-centered approach.

Today, Dogfish Head remains associated with adventurous brewing, culinary-inspired ingredients and a willingness to explore combinations that other breweries might overlook. Its commitment to experimentation continues to influence its seasonal beers, specialty releases and limited-production offerings.

From its original 12-gallon brewing system in Rehoboth Beach to its expanded operations in Milton, Delaware, Dogfish Head has maintained the personality that helped establish the brewery more than three decades ago.

The company’s familiar philosophy, Off-Centered Ales for Off-Centered People, still captures what makes Dogfish Head recognizable in the American craft beer industry.

For more information about Dogfish Head’s beers, brewery, distillery and upcoming releases, visit the official Dogfish Head website.

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