Dogfish Head Releases Two New Beers: Romantic Chemistry & Beer To Drink Music To

MILTON, DE (February 17, 2016) — On March 1st, two new Dogfish Head beers that will bring

fans out of winter hibernation will begin hitting taps and retail shelves. Inspired by art and

music, these two limited edition brews spotlight Dogfish’s ongoing commitment and connection

to a variety of creative outlets.

The rookie in Dogfish’s celebrated line up of India Pale Ales (IPAs) is the new

spring seasonal Romantic Chemistry. With hints of mango, apricot and hops,

this golden amber brew clocks in at 7.2% ABV and 40 IBUs. The name Romantic

Chemistry is a play on the chemical connection between the three primary

ingredients. Myrcene, the component of essential oil found in apricots, mangos

and hops contributes both piney and citrusy aromas and flavors. Working in

tandem, these three ingredients create a smooth IPA with a lingering aroma of

tropical fruits.

“We’ve been creating and selling fruit-infused IPAs since 1997,” says Dogfish

founder and president Sam Calagione “and with Romantic Chemistry we found

the perfect flavor and aromatic interaction between three chemically-related

ingredients.”

Dogfish has always been a strong advocate for the art community and continues its support by

featuring original custom illustrations on its bottle labels. Artist Drew Millward, who has created

iconic artwork for bands such as Foo Fighters and Phish, designed the label on Romantic

Chemistry. He interpreted the flavors of the beer into a vibrant, abstract image by illustrating his

version of peaches, mangos and hops. Featuring pops of color such as orange,

green and blue, Millward cleverly used these contrasting colors to create an eye-

catching and intricate design. Millward also illustrated the labels of three other

Dogfish seasonals to be released later this year.

The other highly anticipated new release is Beer To Drink Music To, Dogfish’s

liquid tribute to Record Store Day, a celebration of the unique culture of

independent record stores. It is a natural partnership for Dogfish, an independent

brewery known to make ‘Analog Beer for the Digital Age’ to create the official

beer for Record Store Day.

Beer To Drink Music To was created as the perfect beer for fans to pair with their

favorite songs. Dogfish has been fueled by music since the day it opened its doors.

Utilizing ingredients inspired by some of Dogfish’s favorite tunes, the four primary

ingredients (orange peel, peppercorns, candi sugar, and cardamom) were inspired by the

following: Orange Crush by REM, Sgt. Pepper by The Beatles, Sugar On My Tongue by Talking

Heads, and Mock Song by Phish. The result is a Belgian-style Tripel and a perfect marriage

between beer and music. Clocking in at 9% ABV and 30 IBUs, Beer To Drink Music To is a golden

orange brew with forward notes of toffee, cardamom and cloves and subtle notes of vanilla.

“The enjoyment of a beautiful beer with an amazing album at the same time is an exponentially

awesome experience,” Calagione says. “This beer is purposely built for this ideal.”

In addition to the beer, Dogfish will be putting out a poster, t-shirt, record player and a vinyl in

collaboration with Record Store Day. The t-shirt and record player will be available for purchase

at dogfish.com beginning mid-February. The poster and vinyl will be available throughout

independent record store locations.

Dogfish’s current distribution territories includes: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA,

MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI. For more

information, please visit www.dogfish.com.