December 12th, 2015
So many visitors come to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, year round. Rehoboth was incorporated in 1873 to create a Christian seaside resort. The railroad was extended in 1878 to Rehoboth Beach, therefore, bringing more visitors and businesses to this seaside town. In 1879 the town was renamed “The Rehoboth Beach Association”. The population has grown over the years. Plenty of summer visitors and part time residents increase the population significantly .
During Christmas I love grabbing something to eat in town with a friend….come to think of it I just did that with my friend, Jody. Stopping at Dogfish Head on Rehoboth Avenue for one of my favorite salads….their pub salad topped with grilled salmon and a delicious dressing is not to be missed. It looks good and it tasted even better.
If you decided to visit Rehoboth Beach during the Holidays you will find the town looking more beautiful than ever. Tiny lights cover the trees in town. The Boardwalk is a mile long. It was quiet when Jody and I were walking, no one around.
The big iconic Dolle’s sign remind visitors that you are at the beach!!
Santa’s House on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is the cutest Santa House on the coast. There is no charge to visit with Santa but donations are appreciated. Please check http://www.beach-fun.com.
The schedule is as follows:
Sunday, 12/13, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Friday, 12/18, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 12/19, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Sunday, 12/20, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. NOTE: At 3 p.m. is Pet Time with Santa.
Thursday, December 17th – CANVAS AND CORKS at Rehoboth Art League, located at 12 Dodds Lane. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. This is a class about art, fun, socialization and wine, or your beverage of choice. The class will be creating a painting step-by-step with an instructor and all your supplies are included. Instructor Gerilyn Gaskil will help you have a great time creating a great piece of art. Must be 21 years of age. For more info., please visit http://www.rehobothartleague.org.
Friday, December 18th and Saturday, December 19th – 2015 HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST FOR HOMES IN THE CITY OF REHOBOTH BEACH…2 categories: Traditional and Truly Fabulous. Turn your Holiday Lights on Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. No registration is required but you may email info@RBhomeowners.com to let them know you are participating.
Saturday, December 19th – A NOT SO SILENT NIGHT at Clear Space Theatre located at 20 Baltimore Avenue. 7:00 p.m. Local favorites Matthew Kenworthy, John Flynn, The Family Jewells, and Alicia Dennis join forces to celebrate the Holiday Season with music. A journey through traditional and not so traditional seasonal favorites and original musical skits will inspire belly laughing good times. General Admission, Open Seating…All seats are $15. More info? Please visit http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.
Sunday, December 20th – A HOLIDAY PEACE CONCERT – at Epworth United Methodist Church on Holland Glade Rd. 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and anyone under 18 is Free. Tickets are available at Browseabout Books at 133 Rehoboth Avenue, and also at the Door. Rehoboth Concert Band is a community band of instrumentalists at all levels of play and all ages. It performs concert band literature, including classical and contemporary music, marches, show tunes, and some novelty pieces. Please visit http://www.rehobothconcertband.org.
Saturday, December 26th – THE FAREWELL PARTY – At MCC Rehoboth, 19369 Plantation Rd. in Rehoboth Beach. The film is presented by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society. These monthly series present films and discussions about the various cultures in the world, including diversity in our own country. Admission is $4 for Members (current card must be presented) and $6 for future members. This is a compassionate and surprisingly funny story about residents at a Jewish retirement home who help their terminally ill friend by constructing an euthanasia device…..more info? Please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com/film_events_monthly_screenings.html.
SHOPPING in Delaware is Tax Free!! Participating Downtown Rehoboth Beach businesses are giving 10% off your purchases until December 24th. For more info., please visit http://www.downtownrb.com.
TANGER OUTLETS….coupons and great deals…please visit http://www.tangeroutlet.com/rehoboth/coupons.
Have a Good One!!
August 11th, 2015
“Summer is kind of like the ultimate One Night Stand: Hot as Hell, Totally Thrilling, and Gone Before You Know It….Yes, Summer 2015 is flying by. Rehoboth Beach will continue just as busy in the Second Season, so make plans to come back to the Beach.
The day started with rain, then sun, then rain again, but the beach was crowded.
Spending a few hours in town with my friend, Jody, we noticed that The Ice Cream Store, located at 6 Rehoboth Avenue had a line. It always does. Flavors like Bacon, Beer Ice Cream. Blood Orange Mango, Dirt, Motor Oil, and Booger!! Check the other flavors by visiting http://www.rehobothbeachicecreamstore.com/flavors.htm.
They have over 100 flavors and you can customize your cone and cup. They also give samples, which is great to make sure those crazy flavors are what you are looking for. Pretty much endless possibilities. And, I have not tried them. Ice cream is my weakness and don’t want to start anything I might not be able to stop. Lol.
The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand and The Boardwalk are the meeting places in Rehoboth Beach. Free Summer Concerts take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. During the day it is quiet, just the visitors taking photos, beaching, or sampling the Boardwalk Grub, on one beautiful coastal beach town. But, during the evenings when concerts are taking place, it is crowded, noisy, and you might be able to kick your shoes and start dancing.
This coming week-end check who the entertainers will be: Music begins at 8:00 p.m. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbandstand.com
Friday, 8/14 – Lower Case Blues – Genre? Hard Rockin Blues to New Orleans Funk with a mix of Jazz & Soul.
Saturday, 8/15 – Vinyl Shockley – Genre? This band reflects the influences that Rhythm & Blues & Hillbilly Music have.
Sunday, 8/16 – Phillip Fox Band – Genre? Southern Rock
There are so many place to eat in Rehoboth Beach, but our choice for lunch today was Dogfish Head located at 320 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-226-2739. It was so crowded that we had to wait for half hour.
You might think that that visitors come for just the beer. Maybe so, but their food is constantly good, as well. Check the website at http://www.dogfish.com.
Two orders of the Pub Salad…Seasonal lettuces, grape tomato, carrot, cukes, red onion and Midas Touch vinaigrette, topped with woodgrilled salmon. So delicious, especially when you want something light.
Jody ordered the same salad but topped it with woodgrilled chicken.
This evening, a rainbow over Rehoboth Beach!
Have a good one!!
March 14th, 2015
“Filled with mingled cream and amber I will drink that glass again. Such hilarious visions clamber Through the chambers of my brain–Quaintest thoughts queerest fancies Come to life and fade away; Who Cares how time advances? I am drinking ale today.” edgar allan poe
Those thoughts in mind brought my friend, Cindi, and I to Dogfish Head located at 320 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Tel. 302-226-BREW. Website? http://www.dogfish.com. What in the world? A line to get in? It was noon on Friday, the 13th of March. Rehoboth Beach is crowded. Spring Break, and a destination to Rehoboth Beach.
 
An unveiling of Sick Cider…only 100 growlers….numbered, as well. The Cider was strong. Oh yes, we bought one….$20.
Growlers carry fresh beer from a brewery to one’s house. In the late 1800s and 1900s beer was carried from the local pub to one’s home by means of a small galvanized pail. Local lore has it that when the beer sloshed around the pail, it created a rumbling sound as the CO2 escaped through the lid, thus the term “growler” started. Growlers are filled straight from the tap and are sealed with a twist-cap.
Dogfish Head has a list of growlers….the restaurant was crowded, the Weekend of Compelling Ales and Whatnot was a sold out event as it is every year. This group was definitely ready. We were having lunch on the second floor. It was loud and lively!
 
The first floor is usually set up with tables, but for this week-end events the tables were taken out. On Friday the local brewers were going to get up close and personal with the guests. Later in the evening live entertainment until closing time.
This restaurant is a must stop when visiting Rehoboth Beach…..first, because the starting of the brewery has been a huge success. From humble beginnings to being nationally recognized. The food is good too!! The retail shop has souveniers for all those beer aficionados on your list.
You can tour the Dogfish Head in Milton, just up the road. Visit the website for the tour schedules.
Growler on our table….Namaste for Cindi. Namaste is a Belgian style white beer. It is made with dried organic orange slices, fresh cut lemongrass and a bit of coriander. A refreshing and thirst quenching beer!!
An order of the Pub Salad topped with woodgrilled salmon…and their “Midas Touch” vinaigrette. Very good!!
Cindi’s Woodgrilled Salmon sandwhich was also very well received.
A sweet ending of Ancho Chili Churro Bites…with dipping sauces of Mexican Chocolate, Nutmeg Creme Anglaise, and an Ancho Chili Honey with just the right amount of kick.
EVENT
Monday, March 30th is the Annual Benevolence Day, when Dogfish Head closes for the day and all employees help Habitat for Humanity!! Please visit http://www.dogfish.com in case you would like to sign up and help. Helping Habitat for Humanity at 621 and 625 Washington Avenue in Ellendale, DE 19941 at 9:00 a.m.
Rain has stopped and the beaches are warm tonight.
December 2nd, 2014
I just want a salad!! That’s all I want! Many times this is what we say at a restaurant, referring to having a lighter meal. Actually, some salads can pack those calories without us even knowing it. At this time of the year, after Thanksgiving, and looking forward to Christmas and New Year’s….I really only want a salad; the lighter side.
I have a friend….her name starts with S. When she goes to a restaurant she really deconstructs a salad. Take this out, no, I don’t want that either, don’t like olives, onion? not sure, the dressing….nothing with mayo….really why doesn’t she ask for lettuce?
In the past months these salads at the Delaware Beaches have been so good, refreshing. No more boring greens, or just a slice of tomato. These salads make a meal. Check them out!
AGAVE – Located in Lewes, Delaware at 137 2nd St., 302-645-1232, Agave offers a few salads. The Mango and Avocado Salad with Queso Crema is substantial, full of avocado and mango and you can get it plain and simple or top it with shrimp or something else offered on that day.
Served in a tostada bowl, this salad topped with salmon is also a winner.
THE PICKLED PIG – 18756 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1), Rehoboth Beach, Tel. 302-645-5444. Website? http://www.pickledpigpub.com. This gastro pub has spirits, pretty good food and salads. Their Roasted Vegetable Salad I would say is fairly new but I think it is a keeper. Asparagus, zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, carrots, spinach, quinoa, with a white balsamic-orange vinaigrette and parmesan….topped with grilled chicken, it is a complete meal.
Their Chopped BLT Salad has mixed lettuces, blue cheese dressing, smoked bacon, diced tomato, red onion and blue cheese crumble.
FINS ALE & RAW BAR – 19269 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) in Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-3467. I thought this salad looked good and tasted even better. The Chopped Salad has romaine lettuce, mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes, bacon, corn cucumber, Jack and cheddar cheeses….all chopped and served with their buttermilk dressing. I topped it with Calamari.
Their Fins Bar Salad wih mixed greens, almonds, dried cranberries and gorgonzola cheese topped with tuna salad and their homemade whole grain mustard vinaigrette was delicious….nice serving of tuna salad, by the way.
CASA DILEO NORTH – Located at 18701 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) in Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-644-8256. The Tricolore Signature Salad hit the spot. Arugula, Radicchio, Belgian Endive, Treviso and spring mix. To that mix chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and pine nuts. It is hand tossed with lemon juice, plenty of fresh garlic and olive oil.
PETE’S CHEESESTEAK SHOP – It is located at 19287 Miller Rd. Unit 1A, in The Food Lion Shopping Center on Coastal Highway, RT 1. Tel. 302-226-3000. Website? http://www.ultimatecheesesteak.com. This restaurant is impeccable…so clean. Fast service, and comfortable seating arrangements. Their Greek Salad topped withy Gyro Meat is very good. It is a garden salad with feta, Kalamata olives, and pita bread with a side order of a vinaigrette with a hint of strawberry…just a hint. The pita bread is grilled and warm making it extra special and definitely a full meal.
EDEN – Located on 23 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Eden is really one of my favorite restaurants in Rehoboth. Consistently good with professional staff, it stands out. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 5:30 p.m. Tel. 302-227-3330. Website? http://www.edenrestaurant.com Eden’s Grilled Caesar is awesome. Sun dried tomato/olive tapenade and pecorino romano cheese. The first time I had a grilled Caesar, it was many years ago at a restaurant in Hagerstown, Maryland. I never had any other good one anywhere else until Eden’s Grilled Caesar and it has become a favorite. Two views of this simple and delicious salad follow:
LILY THAI – Located at 10 N. 1st St. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Tel. 302-227-3348….I love Thai Food!! The Larb Gai Salad is spicy!! It is so good. Ground chicken breast tossed in lime juice, red onions and fresh mint….a gluten free salad!!
MODERN MIXTURE – Located at 62A Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-227-0600. Website? http://www.modern-mixture.com. All salads are chopped at Modern Mixture. Their House Salad has romaine, onion, tomato, and fresh cactus called “Nopalito”, feta and lime juice topped with avocado….this salad is gluten free!
DOGFISH HEAD – Located at 320 Rehoboth Avenue. Website? http://www.dogfish.com In a mood for a Cobb Salad? Their version, topped with salmon or a crabcake is very good….but their basil vinaigrette dressing is a true keeper of this salad.
LOBSTER SHANTY – Located a few miles west of Fenwick Island. Address: 37310 Lighthouse Rd., Selbyville. Tel. 302-436-2305. It opens Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Great views of the marsh. A fantastic salad called the Seafood Tasters Duo has fresh lobster and shrimp salads over field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and seasonal fruits with Nantucket’s Maple Vinaigrette. An awesome salad if you like seafood.
So as you are shopping and exhausting yourselves….a little salad!! Have a good one.
January 11th, 2014
“One good thing about Music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” bob marley
You should not let a little rain get in the way….You can find live entertainment in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, and Dewey Beach tonight.
IRISH EYES in Lewes at 213 Anglers Rd. Live music begins at 9 p.m. Tel. 302-645-6888.
BETHANY BLUES LEWES at 18385 Coastal Highway. They call it Hot and Tasty Blues. Ruben Montoya Trio, playing funky blues. Music from Santana, Bill Withers, The Beatles and more. Entertainment begins at 8 p.m.
DOGFISH HEAD at 320 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Adam Ezra Group will begin playing at 10 p.m. Tel. 302-226-2739.
PURPLE PARROT at 134 Rehoboth Avenue with Saturday night Karaoke and on Sunday Tara Austin’s Birdcage Bad Girls. For more info., please call 302-226-1139.
THE POND at First & Rehoboth Avenue. Live music with Ginger tonight and on Sunday Lower Case Blues. More info? Please call 302-227-2234.
SUMMER HOUSE at 228 Rehoboth Avenue will begin DJs and Dancing at 11:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. More info? Please call 302-227-3895.
RIGBY’S BAR & GRILL at 404 Rehoboth Avenue will have Karaoke tonight. More info? Please call 302-227-6080.
VICTORIA’S AT THE BOARDWALK PLAZA, at Ocean Front & Olive Avenue. Tonight is Jeff Irwin & Dr. Bob until 10 p.m. Sunday is Jeff Irwin & Friends from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. during Sunday Jazz Brunch. More info? Please call 302-227-0615.
CASA DILEO at 721 Rehoboth Avenue. Melissa Alesi will be entertaining the customers tonight. More info? 302-226-8660.
THE STARBOARD in Dewey, right on Coastal Highway will have DJ John Hardy entertaining tonight.
Note: If you want to make sure that the above mentioned music venues will have entertainment, please don’t hesitate to call. You know how it is….weather, unexpected situations, etc. etc.
Have a good one!!
October 19th, 2013
Along with the heading….Seaside Charm, Lovely Beach Culture, Low Property Taxes, Tax Free Shopping, Mild Winters, and miles of beach…what’s not to like?
If you are visiting Rehoboth Beach this week-end, the sound of jazz will be at many of the restaurants. It is the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothjazz.com.
Saturday, 10/19 – A Documentary on Oysters at Dogfish Head in conjuction with the Rehoboth Beach Museum exhibit Beach Eats! At 6 p.m. at 320 Rehoboth Avenue. More info? Please call 302-227-7310.
Sunday, 10/20 – Jake’s Seafood and ocean 98.1 1st Annual Wing Contest starting at Noon until 2 p.m. at the Coastal Highway location. Call Dan Klemkoski at 302-644-7711 for more info.
Sunday, 10/20 – Wine Tasting at Bin 66 to benefit Cancer Support Community Delaware from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at 20729 Coastal Highway. Tastings and hors d’oeuvres prepared by some of the local restaurants. $25 at the door.
Sunday, 10/20 – White Gold, a documentary about Delaware’s oystering industry at 6 p.m. at Dogfish Head Brewery & Eats located at 320 Rehoboth Avenue. This documentary is presented to visitors and locals in conjunction with the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. No charge for the screening. Order from the menu, which will include oyster appetizers. Reservations are required. Call 302-227-7310. Special guest and Filmmaker will be Michael Oats.
Rehoboth Beach is a great town to walk, jog and just sit on one of the many benches outlining the award-winning Boardwalk. During the summer months this Boardwalk is packed, but on The Second Season, it is a great place to relax and take in that salty ocean air.
Funland is close for the season, but Playland is open!!
Part of the fun whille on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is the “boardwalk grub”. Those foods that scream “ice cream”. These ladies were having so much fun and happy to pose, as welll.
At the water’s edge the fun continued.
And on the beach, some were walking their dogs (you can do that now) or beachcombing.
From the north side of the Boardwalk the WWII Towers were clearly seen.
Plenty of weddings take place on the beach….and yesterday, as the day started to wind down….the guests were patiently waiting.
I had to get back to my car….have a good one!!
September 26th, 2013
There is a chill in the air and I love it. The Second Season at the Delaware Beaches, bring so many events to the coastal area….but, what about those surrounding towns in Southern Delaware…they are busy!!
GEORGETOWN
Friday, 9/27, Saturday, 9/28, Sunday, 9/29 – “Les Miserables” by Possum Point Players at 441 Old Laurel Rd. in Georgetown, Delaware. Shows on Friday and Saturday begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s show starts at 2 p.m.
For tickets call 302-856-4560, or visit http://www.possumpointplayers.org. For general info., please call 302-856-3460
MILTON
Friday, 9/27 – Paranormal 101 Class starting at 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., at The Milton Historical Society, when they host Rick Coherd, CEO and founder of Delmarva Historic Haunts. This will be an introductory class about paranormal events, activities, and investigation. There will be a presentation and item demonstrations.
If you have been curious about the paranormal or interested in learning more about it, you might want to start with a class like this one. There are other future public paranormal events that are planned for Milton. Location? 210 Union St. The cost is $15 with all proceeds going to benefit the Milton Historical Society. Light refreshments will be served. More info? Please call 302-684-1010.
Saturday, 9/28 – Annual Milton Antique Show from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. – This 6th Annual Antique Show will feature more than 25 quality dealers offering a wide variety of antique items including furniture, decorative art, paintings, home goods, toys and games, and memorabilia.
The show and sale will take place outside, next to the Milton Historical Society at 210 Union St. For more info., please call 302-684-1010.
Saturday, 9/28 – Boats, Buttons, Beans, & Beer!! – Walking & Brewery Tour in Milton from 10 a.m. until Noon. The Milton Historical Society and Dogfish Head Brewery provide a joint historical walking tour and brwery tour in Milton.
Milton was originally known as the “Head of the Broadkill” and enjoys a rich heritage. The walking tour reviews the town’s early history and includes a lively discussion of the ship captains and seafaring men who called Milton home.
The tour will also include a history of the King Cole Cannery, part of the site where Dogfish Head Brewery is located.
The tour will last about 2 hours. From 10 a.m. to 10:45 walking outdoors, 11 a.m. until Noon…the Brewery tour. The walk will cover a little over a mile. Sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes are required. ID is required for the beer tasting after the brewery tour. The tour is limited to 15 people. The cost is $5 for non-MHS members and free for members. Reservations are required so hurry up and call 302-684-1010.
MILLSBORO
Saturday, 9/28 – 1st Annual Corn to Run – 5K Run/Walk at the East Coast Garden Center and the Cordrey Center, located at 30366 Cordrey Rd. in Millsboro. This unique 5K is a 3.1 mile course that will wind throughout a 200 acre corn field across from the East Coast Garden Center. Proceeds will be donated towards their young gardener program, which encourages elementary students to get outdoors and engage in healthy and productive activities. The race will start at 9 a.m. Registration and more info., please visit http://www.seashorestriders.com.
Saturday, 9/28 – Harvest Festival from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. East Coast Garden Center and the Cordrey Center, located at 30366 Cordrey Rd. in Millsboro. More info? Check http://www.eastcoastgardencenter.com.
ROXANNA
Saturday, 9/28 – Indian Summer Toy & Train Show from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Roxanna Fire Hall located at 359943 Zion Church Rd., in Roxanna, Delaware 19945. Admission is $4, children 10 and under are free. For info., please call Bill at 302-537-0964 or Dave at 302-682-4652.
OCEAN VIEW
Saturday, 9/28 – BBQ for Center for the Inland Bays from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at James Farm, Cedar Neck Rd. in Ocean View. Music, pumpkin decorating, hay rides, fresh oysters and BBQ. The Cost? $35 For more info., please call 302-226-8105 or visit http://www.inlandbays.org.
BISHOPVILLE, MARYLAND
Last Friday of the month means PIG ROAST at Em-ings located at the Corner of 113 & 610 after the Selbyville, Delaware Exit. More info? Visit http://www.em-ings.com, or call 410-352-5711….Pig roast until it is all gone!!
Have a good one!!
December 12th, 2012
Last Wednesday was the perfect day for my first tour and tasting at Dogfish Head, located in Milton, Delaware. I have, previously, reviewed their restaurant located in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. On this particular day, we were ready to learn a thing or two about this company. I say we because my cousin was visiting. Arturo is a beer connoisseur and have been wanting to check Dogfish out.
I had reserved 2 spots for the tour. You can do that on their website, http://www.dogfish.com. They only take up to 12 people at a time. That’s why at this time of the year, in the middle of the week, was just the day to do this. In the summer, you have to plan a little bit more.
Dogfish Head is located at 6 Cannery Village Center, Milton, DE 19968. Tels. 302-684-1000, 1-888-8Dogfish. There is a lot of construction going on at this time of the year. The expansion is taking place. The company started in 1995.
The first thing that caught my eye was a sculpture. It seemed that it did not belong there. The Dogfish slogan “Off-centered ales for off-centered people”. I thought, oh well. It was not until later that I found out what the sculpture was.
It is called the Steampunk Tree House. It first appeared at the Burning Man event in Black Rock City, Nevada in 2007. The artist was Sean Orlando from Oakland, CA. Find out how it got to Milton, Delaware by visiting http://www.dogfish.com/company/tangents/steampunk-treehouse.htm.
John was our tour guide. You can see him there on the right behind the counter. I cannot say enough about him. He was so knowledgeable. Explained everything with ease and in a casual and relaxed way. At the end of the tour, when he asked us if there were any other questions. There were non, really….he was that thorough. You can request to have him as your tour guide.
Brewing that day were the 60 Minute IPA and Indian Brown Ale. The Indian Brown Ale was going to be our second tasting. We were given 4 sharks. One for each tasting. They were our tokens.
By Delaware law only 4 samples of beer each day. Those 4 samples will equal 1 beer. You are not to share your beer. If you don’t want to finish it, just throw it away.
Dogfish Head also has been making, since 1995, a Birch Beer Soda. It is made with brown sugar and vanilla beans.
The first beer we tried was a Birra Etrusca, Ancient Ale. This was a new release. It had specialty ingredients like hazelnut flour, pomegranates, Italian chestnut honey, Delaware wildflower honey and clover honey. They said it is comparable to a Malbec.
On this corner John showed us how Dogfish Head started. It was so funny because I thought the name Dogfish Head came from Sam Calagione just making it up. But Dogfish Head is located in Maine. That is where he came from. Made sense.
As you can see, our group was ready for our second tasting. We were about to taste the Indian Brown Ale. This is a cross between a Scotch ale, an IPA and an American Brown. A definite malty taste.
Dogfish Head beer has the highest amount of alcohol than any other beer in the U.S. You can also find them in 24 states.
We all grabbed protective eye gear and off we entered the brewery. Stainless steel, pipes, workers busy packaging, inspecting, etc. etc.
We passed an area called “Sam’s Stash”. A sample of all beers that have been developed.
Back to where we started to our 3rd tasting; Olde School Barley Wine. An ale. Flavors of figs and dates that help ferment it. Very nice with an alcohol content of 15%.
Our last tasting was very interesting; like a stout. It was the Palo Santo Marron. It is a brown ale. It ages in a 10,000 gallon, handmade wooden tank, picking up caramel and vanilla complexities.
 
Their gluten free beer is called Tweason ‘ale. They describe it as “gluten free with gusto”. It is sorghum based, brewed with strawberries and buckwheat honey.
There is nothing like the branding of a name. T-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, beach chairs, souvenirs….you name it. I even saw soap made with beer at the Rehoboth Beach location.
This tour is so worth it. 31 miles from Rehoboth Beach. Of course, we bought beer!!
Have a good one!! Merry Merry!!
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