DuClaw Celebrates 30 Years of Sweet Baby Jesus with Sweet Baby Birthday! Porter

I’ve got a new “baby” arriving soon from DuClaw Brewing, in collaboration with River Horse Brewing in Ewing, New Jersey — and it’s a special one.

Introducing Sweet Baby Birthday!, a yellow birthday cake porter brewed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sweet Baby Jesus, DuClaw’s legendary dessert beer.

This indulgent porter clocks in at 6.2% ABV, delivering rich, cake-inspired flavors while maintaining the smooth, dessert-forward profile fans expect. Sweet Baby Birthday! will be packaged in convenient 12‑ounce cans, making it easy to enjoy wherever the celebration takes you.

Beer Style: Yellow Birthday Cake Porter
ABV: 6.2%
Breweries: DuClaw Brewing × River Horse Brewing
Brewed in: Ewing, New Jersey
Packaging: 12‑oz cans

Stay tuned for release details and availability — this birthday celebration is one you won’t want to miss.

Label Text DuClaw Sweet Baby Birthday!:

“Sweet Baby Jesus. 30 years already? A classic beer deserves a classic birthday cake flavor. Imagine a slice of yellow birthday cake poured right in your glass. Neighborhood friends, backyard parties, bikes in the driveway – nostalgic, and unmistakably celebratory. Raise a glass!”

About DuClaw Brewing:

DuClaw Brewing Company is a craft brewery originally from Baltimore, Maryland, known for its creative and unconventional beers, such as the popular “Sweet Baby Jesus!” chocolate peanut butter porter and “Sour Me Unicorn Farts” sour ale. The company was acquired by New Jersey’s River Horse Brewing Company in June 2023. 

Company Overview
Origin: Founded as a brewpub in Bel Air, Maryland, in 1996 by Dave Benfield.

Mantra: The company operates under the guiding principle, “Craft Be Cherished. Rules Be Damned.”.

Focus: DuClaw has transitioned its focus from brewpubs to a production brewery with wide distribution in 24 U.S. states and internationally in Canada.

Acquisition: DuClaw Brewing Co. was acquired by River Horse Brewing Company in 2023 and the two companies now operate in conjunction, continuing to offer both brands. 

Popular and Notable Beers
DuClaw produces a wide range of beer styles, from IPAs and stouts to sours and lagers. You can check the availability of specific beers using the DuClaw Beer Finder tool. 

Sweet Baby Jesus!: A popular American porter with flavors of chocolate and peanut butter.

Sour Me Unicorn Farts: A sour ale brewed with fruity cereal and edible glitter, inspired by a local donut shop.

Haze of Glory: A double dry-hopped New England IPA with citrus notes.

Dirty Little Freak: A coconut caramel chocolate brown ale.

Regular Beer: A straightforward American lager. 

Locations
While DuClaw has moved away from the traditional brewpub model to focus on distribution, the joint operation with River Horse Brewing includes a location in New Jersey. 

Ewing, NJ: You can visit the shared location with River Horse Brewing Co. at 2 Graphics Drive, Ewing, NJ 08628. 
To stay updated on their latest releases and news, visit their official DuClaw Brewing Company website.

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