From Dogfish Head:
MILTON, DE (February 17, 2016) — On March 1st, two new Dogfish Head beers that will bring
fans out of winter hibernation will begin hitting taps and retail shelves. Inspired by art and
music, these two limited edition brews spotlight Dogfish’s ongoing commitment and connection
to a variety of creative outlets.
The rookie in Dogfish’s celebrated line up of India Pale Ales (IPAs) is the new
spring seasonal Romantic Chemistry. With hints of mango, apricot and hops,
this golden amber brew clocks in at 7.2% ABV and 40 IBUs. The name Romantic
Chemistry is a play on the chemical connection between the three primary
ingredients. Myrcene, the component of essential oil found in apricots, mangos
and hops contributes both piney and citrusy aromas and flavors. Working in
tandem, these three ingredients create a smooth IPA with a lingering aroma of
tropical fruits.
“We’ve been creating and selling fruit-infused IPAs since 1997,” says Dogfish
founder and president Sam Calagione “and with Romantic Chemistry we found
the perfect flavor and aromatic interaction between three chemically-related
ingredients.”
Dogfish has always been a strong advocate for the art community and continues its support by
featuring original custom illustrations on its bottle labels. Artist Drew Millward, who has created
iconic artwork for bands such as Foo Fighters and Phish, designed the label on Romantic
Chemistry. He interpreted the flavors of the beer into a vibrant, abstract image by illustrating his
version of peaches, mangos and hops. Featuring pops of color such as orange,
green and blue, Millward cleverly used these contrasting colors to create an eye-
catching and intricate design. Millward also illustrated the labels of three other
Dogfish seasonals to be released later this year.
The other highly anticipated new release is Beer To Drink Music To, Dogfish’s
liquid tribute to Record Store Day, a celebration of the unique culture of
independent record stores. It is a natural partnership for Dogfish, an independent
brewery known to make ‘Analog Beer for the Digital Age’ to create the official
beer for Record Store Day.
Beer To Drink Music To was created as the perfect beer for fans to pair with their
favorite songs. Dogfish has been fueled by music since the day it opened its doors.
Utilizing ingredients inspired by some of Dogfish’s favorite tunes, the four primary
ingredients (orange peel, peppercorns, candi sugar, and cardamom) were inspired by the
following: Orange Crush by REM, Sgt. Pepper by The Beatles, Sugar On My Tongue by Talking
Heads, and Mock Song by Phish. The result is a Belgian-style Tripel and a perfect marriage
between beer and music. Clocking in at 9% ABV and 30 IBUs, Beer To Drink Music To is a golden
orange brew with forward notes of toffee, cardamom and cloves and subtle notes of vanilla.
“The enjoyment of a beautiful beer with an amazing album at the same time is an exponentially
awesome experience,” Calagione says. “This beer is purposely built for this ideal.”
In addition to the beer, Dogfish will be putting out a poster, t-shirt, record player and a vinyl in
collaboration with Record Store Day. The t-shirt and record player will be available for purchase
at dogfish.com beginning mid-February. The poster and vinyl will be available throughout
independent record store locations.
Dogfish’s current distribution territories includes: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA,
MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI. For more
information, please visit www.dogfish.com.
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