The story of Dogfish Head began in June of 1995 when we opened
Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, the first state's first brewpub opened
in the resort beach community of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The plan was
to bring original beer, original food, and original music to the area.
Not only was Dogfish Head Delaware’s first brewpub, it was the smallest commercial brewery in America. Our very first batch, Shelter Pale Ale, was brewed on a system which essentially was three little kegs with propane burners underneath. Brewing 12–gallon batches of beer for a whole restaurant proved to be more than a full time job. When the doors to the pub first opened, we brewed three times a day, five days a week! The one benefit to brewing on such a small system was the ability to try out a myriad of different recipes. We quickly got bored brewing the same things over and over – that’s when we started adding all sorts of weird ingredients and getting kind of crazy with the beers!
Recent Reviews
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Eric Feazel : 5 on 3/1/2025 8:44 pm
I have visited Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton a number of times and it’s definitely a spot you don’t want to miss! When you see the iconic and amazing Steampunk treehouse, you’ll know you’re in the right place. They offer a fantastic selection with over 40 beers and cocktails on tap, so there’s something for every taste. The brewery also features weekly specials, fun events throughout the year, and exclusive beers that you can’t get anywhere else. Plus, their food menu is perfect for when you get the munchies. The have a little store on site to buy merchandise of beer to take home. Definitely a great place to spend an afternoon or evening! They are dog friendly so be sure to bring your little 4 legged friend with you. And let’s not forget about their annual Dogfish Dash running race. Always a great time!
Eric Feazel
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Richard Herska : 5 on 1/23/2025 12:34 am
We had a great time at our first visit. We had so many questions about the beer amd drink menu and Nikolas was so patient with us, friendly, attentive, and her knowledge of product was spot on! See you soon
Richard Herska
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Greg : 5 on 2/24/2025 2:20 am
The brewery is as good as the 60, 90 and 120 IPA's. I had the good fortune to stop by today on my way from VA Beach to Philly. Great campus! Awesome beers! Gear! Food and a funky treehouse. Worth the trip!
Greg
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