Fordham Brewing Rosie Parks Oyster Stout Returns 9/4

August 27, 2015, (Dover, DE)–Fordham Brewing Company and Ryleigh’s Oyster Food &

Spirits have recently partnered to enhance Fordham’s Rosie Parks Oyster Stout with the

inclusion of Avery’s Pearls oyster shells to its brew. Avery’s Pearls is a proprietary oyster

variety from Ryleigh’s owner Brian McComas and farm-raised in Hog Island Bay, Virginia.

“Brewing an Oyster Stout is a rite of passage in the Mid-Atlantic, especially considering the rich

maritime culture of the region and how oysters are a part of the ecosystem and local economy”

said Fordham VP of Sales Casey Hollingsworth. “Partnering with Ryleigh’s to provide such a

distinctive and unique product that embodies the spirit of the Chesapeake Bay region is a

privilege for everyone involved.”

Rosie Parks is a dry stout brewed with oysters shells and has hints of dark roasted malt, cocoa,

and chocolate. Hopped with both Bravo and Glacier hops, it is designed specifically to pair well

with oysters and its complimentary fare alike.

This year’s batch of Rosie Parks will be served on-tap at all three Ryleigh’s locations in Federal

Hill, Hunt Valley, and Mount Vernon. Enthusiasts will also be able to purchase Rosie Parks in

six-packs and on draft in select Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia locations for a limited time. 

Fordham is hosting a Rosie Parks release party on Friday, September 4th from 5-8PM at its

headquarters in Dover, Delaware.  The stout has been made in partnership with the Chesapeake

Bay Maritime Museum since 2012, which honors the museum’s restoration of the famed

oystering vessel.  A portion of its sales will be donated to the museum to help fund efforts to

preserve and explore the history, environment and people of the Chesapeake Bay.