Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Celebrates Winter With New Beer & Artisan Food Pairings

American Craft Beer|November 4th, 2023|

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery brews some of the best beers to accompany foods… And they’ve a selection of winter offerings that pair brilliantly with the right seasonal foods.

“Everyone wants to be the ‘host with the most’ during the holiday season, and one way to easily impress your guests is with a wide array of cool-weather beers to perfectly partner with your evening’s eats,” said Dogfish Head Founder & Brewer, Sam Calagione… “Complementary food and beer pairings can make a culinary experience exponentially more awesome, so here are some quick and easy recommendations.”

Crimson Cru Red Ale paired with a classic Charcuterie Board

Created in collaboration with Brouwerij Rodenbach, Crimson Cru is a trans-Atlantic libation that begins with Rodenbach’s Grand Cru, a Flemish red-brown ale aged in oak casks. After making the trek from Belgium to Delaware via tanker ship, Rodenbach’s Grand Cru is blended with a red ale from Dogfish Head that has been infused with sumac and sweet orange peel, and dry-hopped with Hallertau Blanc hops. (7.1% ABV)

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Both a festive drink and conversation starter, Crimson Cru is the ideal pairing for a charcuterie board. The beer’s layers of flavors can meld well with multiple meats and cheese. Plus, the can’s artwork makes a great talking piece.

The last beer to launch from Dogfish Head’s 2023 Art Series, an annual collection of four brews featuring packaging designs by a singular collaborating artist, this year’s version of Crimson Cru boasts whimsical artwork by Natalya Bolnova, New York-based illustrator, designer and printmaker.

Pennsylvania Tuxedo Pale Ale paired with Rack of Lamb

Paying homage to the flannel-suited hunters and gatherers of north-central Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Tuxedo is a pale ale brewed with spruce tips. Surprisingly sessionable, this seasonal concoction’s grassy, citrusy kick is complemented by resinous conifer notes and a dry, malty backbone. (8.5% ABV)

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Try Pennsylvania Tuxedo aside a lamb dish for a down-right delicious pairing. The dry, balanced bitterness of the beer will cut through the fatty flavors of the lamb to cleanse the palate and prepare it for another bite.

World Wide Stout paired with Chocolate Cake

Originally released in 1999, World Wide Stout is an ageable ale brewed with a ridiculous amount of barley to create a dark, rich and roasty imperial stout. Bursting with warming notes of roasted malt and coffee, its flavor profile is more reminiscent of a fine port wine than a typical beer. (15-20% ABV)

Enjoy World Wide Stout alongside a slice of rich, decadent chocolate cake. The beer’s full-body and coating mouthfeel will easily stand up to the richness of the dessert, and its roasty flavor will provide a delicate contrast to the cake’s sweetness.