Wine Enthusiast writes about Dogfish Head beers
There is a short article in the online version of Wine Enthusiast’s “Best of 2006” issue focusing on the beers of Dogfish Head Brewery.
I first tasted a Dogfish in Houston sometime in early 2005. A friend and I were privileged to have the Dog 90 IPA (the 60 and the 120 ain’t so bad either) on tap at a pub in the Houston Heights. And then we had another pint. And another. it was hands-down the best IPA I’d ever tasted. Hoppy as hell, but with a nice sweet finish. About 3 in the morning, we pronounced it the official beer of 2005 and headed home for some sleep before going to work the next day. Since then, I’ve tried most other Dogfish beers. Not many misses in the bunch, and really, some of the most creative brewing going on in the US.
Dogfish founder Sam Calagione is famous for his beer dinners. He has written a book called Extreme Brewing: An Enthusiast’s Guide to Brewing Craft Beer at Home. While the term “extreme brewing” might sound corny, if anyone can truly lay claim to the title, Dogfish can. I’m not sure how much weight the idea that Dogfish is performing “historical recreations of ancient beers, such King Midas Golden Elixir…based on the molecular findings of food and drink residue from the pots and crocks found in the 1950s” has. Sounds like a Tazo tea story to me. But I don’t care. Use me! Fool me! But keep making great beers! (H/T Brookston)
