Dogfish Head Announces 2026 Release Calendar

You can click on the word “release” in any post to see all of the latest calendars, and now this from Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware:

It’s the most wonderful time of the year because it’s time to talk all things beer … and spirits … and canned cocktails! With innovation and experimentation at the core of who we are here at Dogfish Head, our 2026 release calendar features a mix of new and old, with everyday favorites and newly imagined limited releases.  

From brand-new brews to fan-favorite classics, we’ve been busy crafting, and trust us … you’re going to want to check this out. So, grab a pint (or a canned cocktail) and let’s dive in!

Season-Ales: A brew for every season

Celebrating the magic at the intersection of art and ales, our annual Season-Ales series is a collection of four beers featuring artwork by a different graphic artist each year. For 2026, we’re super excited to be teaming up with Dylan Goldberger, a Brooklyn-based illustrator and printmaker whose incredible work often revolves around the captivating world of animals while cleverly infusing humorous social commentary into his anthropomorphized characters.  

This year’s Season-Ales are four seasonally inspired brews that will each be featured in that season’s variety pack, as well. We’re kicking off the year with a brand-new brew, Czech-Spresso, a dark lager with a cold brew espresso twist, and following it up with fan-favorites including Festina Peche, our iconic Punkin Ale, and the return of Covered In Nuggs.

NEW! Czech-Spresso (5.0% ABV): Our drinkers spoke, and we listened. Your love for our R&D dark lager Life Before Memes inspired us to bring it back as Czech-Spresso, our Spring Season-Ale brewed with house-made cold brew espresso and coffee malt for a cozy, espresso-forward Czech-style dark lager. Available January – March.

Festina Pêche (4.5% ABV): This tart session-sour is a refreshing neo-Berliner Weisse with bright peach notes that’s perfect for summertime sippin’. Available April – July.

Punkin Ale (7.0% ABV): A fall-favorite, full-bodied brown ale brewed with real pumpkin meat, brown sugar & spices. Available August – October.

Covered In Nuggs (6.7% ABV): A classically dank and piney IPA judiciously hopped with heaps of Citra, Simcoe, Amarillo and Centennial hops. Available November – December. 

Speaking, er … typing! of Variety Packs

For those thirsty for a little extra variety, 2026 is bringing four seasonal variety packs your way. Each one’s loaded with four tasty brews tailor-made for the moment, including that season’s very own Season-Ale.
Spring Variety Pack: This pack will feature our spring Season-Ale, Czech-Spresso, alongside 60 Minute IPA and TWO variety pack exclusives, Mid-90’s Microbrewery-style Red Ale and Kööölsch.  

Summer Variety Pack: Our variety pack of summertime sippers will include Festina Pêche, 30 Minute Light IPA, our Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale, and another brew that we’ll be announcing in the new year.  

Fall Variety Pack: Packed with fall favorites, this variety pack will include Punkin Ale, Namaste, Indian Brown Ale, and Favorite Sweater.  

Winter Variety Pack: Cozy up with this variety pack, which will include Covered In Nuggs, Chicory Stout, The Steady Glow of Tended Embers, and Shelter Pale Ale.

Small Batch Series  

For those who like to keep things limited, our Small-Batch Series is back … and this year we’re resurrecting something ANCIENT. These limited-brews will be available seasonally, only in select mid-Atlantic markets while supplies last!

Sixty-One (6.5% ABV): A beer-wine hybrid mixing Dogfish Head’s best-selling 60 Minute IPA and Syrah grape must for balanced flavors of pungent hoppiness and fruity complexity.

Aprihop (7.0% ABV): An American IPA brewed with pilsner and crystal malts, and apricot juice for a hoppy brew whose bitterness is tempered by just the right amount of malt sweetness and fruit undertones.

NEW! Boy Howdy! CREEM Ale (5.5% ABV): An unfiltered American Cream Ale featuring organic corn and Michigan-grown hops, a nod to CREEM’s Detroit roots, this brew was split and fermented separately with lager and ale yeasts.

Midas Touch (9.0% ABV): Yep … MIDAS TOUCH!!! You’ve missed it, we’ve missed it, and in 2026 … it’s back! A sweet yet dry beer-wine-mead hybrid made with the same ingredients found in the biomolecular remnants of 2,700-year-old drinking vessels from King Midas’ tomb. This brew, that once felt like ancient history, has officially been dug up from its tomb for a comeback in 2026!!  

Caution Cap

The heavy hitters return! These brews clock in at 15% ABV or higher and come adorned with our signature neon yellow caution cap. Perfect for cellaring … or sharing with friends!

120 Minute IPA (15–20% ABV): An unfiltered and abundantly hoppy Imperial IPA continuously hopped with a copious amount of high-alpha American hops throughout the boil and whirlpool, and then dry-hopped with even more hops.

NEW! Xocolatl World Wide Stout: Inspired by an ancient Aztec drink, we offer our beloved behemoth of a stout aged on roasted cocoa nibs, whole Madagascar vanilla beans, cinnamon verum quills, Cobanero chilis and black Urfa chilis. Notes of rich chocolate and vanilla meld with a complex blend of earthy, fruity, and gently spicy chilis resulting in a singular tipple to warm the soul.

Year-Round Beers:

From 30 Minute Light IPA, the newest addition to our “Minute Series” of continually hopped beers, to Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale, our lineup of year-round brews includes something for every beer enthusiast to enjoy.

30 Minute Light IPA (4.0% ABV): A hoppy, crisp and crushable continually hopped light IPA with just 95 calories and 3.6g carbs per 12oz can.

60 Minute IPA (6.0% ABV): A continually hopped IPA brewed with a slew of intense Northwest hops to deliver a pungent-ly, citrusy, grassy hop flavor without being crushingly bitter.

90 Minute Imperial IPA (9.0% ABV): One of the first continually hopped beers with a powerful malt backbone that supports its extreme hopping rate for rich pine and fruity citrus hop aromas, and a pungent, but not overly bitter, hop flavor.

Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale (5.3% ABV): A light-bodied, refreshing pale ale built in collaboration with Grateful Dead and brewed with Kernza® grains from The Land Institute, granola and heaps of good karma.

SeaQuench Ale (4.9% ABV): A uniquely refreshing wheat beer brewed with lime, lime peel, black limes and sea salt.

Tropical Squall (9.0% ABV): An imperial golden ale brewed with mango and pineapple for unexpectedly bold and juicy flavor.

Got A Minute? Variety Pack: A mixed 12pk of hop-forward beers including 30 Minute Light IPA, 60 Minute IPA, 90 Minute IPA. and 75 Minute IPA, which is available exclusively in the Got A Minute? Variety Pack.VARIETY PACK
EXCLUSIVE! 75 Minute IPA (7.5% ABV): A continually hopped IPA brewed with a touch of maple syrup for a malty, earthy brew with citrusy-pine aromas balanced by subtle maple notes.

Canned Cocktails

Drawing on over two decades of distilling expertise, we craft each of our ready-to-drink cocktails with our own house-made spirits alongside a blissful pair of real fruit juices. The result? Distinct, bar-quality flavor at the simple crack of a can. Available nationwide, all year round.

Blueberry Citrus Vodka Lemon Drop (7.0% ABV): What once was a variety pack exclusive is coming back in 2026 … but on its own this time! Our off-centered take on a classic lemon drop martini made with our own vodka, zesty lemon juice, and sweet blueberry juice will be available in 2026, both in the Vodka Cocktails Mix Pack AND in 4-packs!!

Peach Mango Rum Punch (7.0% ABV): This tasty cocktail that packs a punch was once only available in variety packs, but in 2026 this goodness is getting its own 4-packs, as well as continuing to be available in the Tropical Cocktails Mix Pack! Peach Mango Rum Punch is made with our very own rum mixed with real fruit juice from peaches and mangos for a deliciously bold and distinct flavor experience.

Blood Orange Mango Vodka Crush (7.0% ABV): Dogfish Head vodka combined with real blood orange and mango juices for an easy-to-drink, citrus-forward libation

Strawberry Honeyberry Vodka Lemonade (7.0% ABV): Dogfish Head vodka mixed with juice from real lemons and strawberries, complemented by subtly sweet and juicy notes of honeyberries for light, vibrant flavor.

Strawberry Lime Tequila Margarita (7.0% ABV): Authentic Tequila Blanco mixed with Dogfish Head Triple Sec, and real fruit juice from succulent strawberries and citrusy limes for a zesty, fruity and refreshing drink.

Vodka Cocktails Mix Pack: A variety pack of ready-to-drink, vodka-based cocktails, including a mix of Blood Orange Mango Vodka Crush, Strawberry Honeyberry Vodka Lemonade, Blueberry Citrus Vodka Lemon Drop and Passion Fruit Citrus Vodka Mule.

Tropical Cocktails Mix Pack: A variety pack of ready-to-drink cocktails, including a mix of Blood Orange Mango Vodka Crush, Strawberry Lime Tequila Margarita, Peach Mango Rum Punch, and Pineapple Orange Rum Mai Tai.

Full-Proof Spirits

If your taste buds are feeling extra spirited, you’re in the right place. Check out our roster of award-winning, full-proof spirits!  
Compelling Gin (44% ABV): A bright and citrusy gin distilled with juniper, cinnamon, cardamom, peppercorn and a mix of orange, lemon and lime peels.  

Awe-Spray Vodka (40% ABV): A classic vodka that’s light-in-flight on the palate, yet ever-present when mixed with soda or in a wide wing-span of cocktails.

Barrel Honey Rum (40% ABV): A complex and incredibly smooth distilled with sugar cane molasses and honey, and aged in American oak casks.

Hull & Helm Whiskey (40% ABV): A delicately aged and reliably smooth American whiskey built on a custom blend of malted barley and aged in lightly charred oak barrels for a medium body and notes of butterscotch, cedar, walnut and raspberries.

Brown Sugar Old Fashioned (27.5% ABV): An off-centered, ready-to-pour version of an old-fashioned cocktail (no mixing required) featuring a blend of Dogfish Head’s Hull & Helm Whiskey, house-made bitters, orange zest and demerara simple syrup.
 
Let’s Get Lost (51% ABV): A multi-award-winning whiskey, intensely immersive and distinctly nuanced, revealing layers of complexity from four diverse barley malts.

Alternate Takes Vol. 1 (43% ABV): A blend of two strands of whiskey, aged three years in a mix of #3 Char, medium & heavy toast barrels, then aged for an additional year in our own rum casks, resulting in a new take of unparalleled depth and complexity.

Coastal Delaware Offerings:

Didn’t spot one of your go-tos in the lineup above? It may very well make a cameo as a coastal Delaware exclusive. With 100+ unique brews slated across our Rehoboth and Milton locations, we’ve got plenty of creative runway to revisit beloved beers and revive fan favorites as inspiration strikes. Keep an eye on @visitdogfish and our ever-spinning tap lists at the Milton Brewery, Brewings & Eats, and Chesapeake & Maine to see what pops up next.  
If you’re really missing something, we want to hear about it. Follow us on social (@dogfishhead on Instagram and @dogfishheadbeer on Facebook) and chime in with the beer you’re hoping to see return … we love reading your wish lists! 

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About Dogfish Head:

The story of Dogfish Head began in June of 1995 when we opened Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats – the first state’s first brewpub – in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The plan was to bring original beer, original food and original music to the area … and we did just that!

Not only was Dogfish Head Delaware’s first brewpub, it was the smallest commercial brewery in America. With our very first batches brewed on a system that was essentially three little kegs with propane burners underneath, we were brewing 12–gallon batches of beer for a whole restaurant. It proved to be more than a full time job and when the doors to the brewpub first opened, we brewed three times a day, five days a week! The benefit? Brewing on such a small system gave us the ability to try out a myriad of different recipes.

Insert ‘off-centered ales for off-centered people.’ Our hunger for weird ingredients and venturing off the beaten path was just getting started.

Fast-forward to 2002 and after spotting a stainless-steel bin in a rural Delaware scrapyard, our wandering eye led us to explore the wild and wonderful world of spirits. Sam worked with engineers and welders to reshape the tank in the form of a pot still – lovingly named ‘Frankenstill’ – and Dogfish Head’s days of hand-distilling gin, rum and vodka began. We’ve since expanded our distillery operations to our Milton campus with Frankenstill standing guard.

The off-centered fun doesn’t start and stop with beverages though … oh no. Here at Dogfish Head, we have places to eat, places to drink and places to play. The missing link? A place to stay. That’s why in 2013 we designed a basecamp for both beer lovers and adventure seekers alike – the Dogfish Inn. Located in historic downtown Lewes, it’s chock-full of style, quality and craft … let’s spend the night together!
But Wait, There’s More…


But before we get ahead of ourselves, we have a bit more to tell you. With connections to both the Maine and Chesapeake regions from our founders Sam and Mariah, it only makes sense that our coastal roots would lead to our very own seafood restaurant, and in 2016 we opened the geographically enamored Chesapeake & Maine. Featuring fresh seafood sourced exclusively from the coastal waterways between the Chesapeake & Maine, you’ll find our take on coastal dishes, handcrafted cocktails and Dogfish beers in a casual, nautical-themed atmosphere.
And just when you think there couldn’t possibly be more…

Still motivated by non-conformity, by spontaneity and by experimentation, Dogfish Head turned the page of our American craft beer story in May of 2019 and started our next chapter by merging with our longtime friends-in-beer – The Boston Beer Company. With complementary portfolios and a band of like-minded co-workers, we combined our own superpowers in the beer, spirits and off-centered experience worlds with Boston’s superpowers in building strong, diverse and innovative brands in craft beer and beyond-beer.

With a never ending thirst for exploring new waters, in 2021 we swam south for our next great adventure – Dogfish Head Miami. Located in the Wynwood neighborhood, this off-centered outpost was a place to celebrate all of our favorite things – innovative ales, tasty eats, and immersive art. Sadly, due to significant rent increases throughout the Miami area, we made the difficult business decision to permanantly close our Dogfish Head Miami doors in Nov. 2022. 

At every turn, our restless desire to create what hasn’t yet been imagined keeps us bringing new stories, new tastes, and new experiences to you.

Because we don’t jump on the bandwagon, we are the funky drummer.

Every day is an exploration. A thoughtful search through a crowded world, we search for that thing that makes us pause – that idea that excites us, the inspiration we can’t ignore. The journey can be unpredictable … but that’s what makes it kind of magical.
Dogfish Head Brewing & Spirits…


If you haven’t had the chance to taste Dogfish Head, find a beer, track down one of our spirits or visit one of our restaurants! You’ll quickly see why international beer writer Michael Jackson called Dogfish Head “America’s most interesting and adventurous small brewery.”

We’re beer geeks with a music problem. We’re analog beer for the digital age. We take what we do seriously … ourselves? Not so much. But mostly importantly, we make off-centered goodness for off-centered people and there’s a whole mess of us that work hand-in-hand to make it happen.

Founded in coastal Delaware by Sam and Mariah Calagione back in 1995, Dogfish continues to move in a slightly off-centered direction, motivated by non-conformity, spontaneity, and experimentation. We’ve been known to march to the beat of our own drum, and that’s just the way we like it.

There are over 2,000 of us now thanks to joining forces with our longtime friends in beer at the Boston Beer Company … so lots of people work together day in and day out to make Dogfish Head, well, Dogfish Head.
When we opened in downtown Rehoboth Beach as the smallest commercial brewery in the U.S., we began with a straight-forward, but unorthodox mission: off-centered ales for off-centered people.

Flash forward to today. We’re a bigger – but still small – brewery (with a distillery, tasting room, two restaurants, and a hotel!), with the same mission.

Thanks to a lot of awesome fans who believe in what we are doing as a company we have a lot of passionate, talented, and team-oriented co-workers who have come together to grow this company into a very special community. A community that has supported us fiercely since the day we opened our doors and a community that inspires us daily.

Here at Dogfish Head, yes, we make off-centered ales for off-centered people. The key word though … people. People means that all are welcome in our off-centered world. A world where we’re dedicated to providing a safe environment for our coworkers, guests, and partners. A world that is free of discrimination and intimidation, and where all are treated with respect and dignity.

With people at the heart of everything we do, the following behaviors are just not going to fly when you find yourself in any of our locations:

Physical touch without consent
Unwanted attention – staring, stalking, or trapping an individual
Hate speech or attire
Inappropriate, disruptive, or offensive behavior that crosses personal boundaries (unwanted nicknames, sexual remarks, remarks on physical appearance)

If we find that a guest is having a hard time sticking to the house rules listed above, they will be asked to leave. Actions that repeatedly threaten personal boundaries of our co-workers and guests have no place here.
There’s nothing we love more than sharing our space with new and old friends alike, but we want everyone to feel safe and respected. We’ve typed this out to make sure we’re all on the same page – because together we can craft a world where everyone is welcome. Now … who wants a beer?!