Dogfish Head Releasing 2024 Art Series Punkin Ale

It’s that time of year again … Punkin Ale season! Our beloved brown ale with smooth hints of pumpkin and brown sugar is hitting more and more shelves as we speak … er, type! Check the Fish Finder at dogfish.com/fishfinder

Cuddle .. er, huddle, up: it’s time for fall beers!

Thursday, September 05, 2024

The temperatures are dropping, leaves are falling, and the official start to autumn is just around the corner, which means it’s time for ... (drumroll) ... fall beers! Starting with the return of our iconic Punkin Ale! Back for its 30th consecutive year, Punkin Ale is a full-bodied brown ale brewed with real pumpkin, brown sugar, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon. Bursting with notes of cinnamon spice and smooth pumpkin, this fall favorite is now available from coast to coast, both on draft and in 6pk/12oz cans. Track some down near you using our Fish Finder.

It’s also the third installment of our 2024 Art Series, a yearly collection of four beers featuring artwork by a singular collaborating artist. This year’s Punkin Ale boasts illustrations by Methane Studios. Known for their hand-crafted, intensely detailed screen prints, Methane Studios is an Atlanta-based operation made up of an Ohio-native, beer-loving duo, Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee. Putting the “punk” back in “PUNKin,” Methane Studios’ interpretation of Punkin Ale’s label artwork centers on an edgy Jack O’Lantern-type character, complete with a full sleeve of tattoos and a black cat sidekick.

It’s hard to believe that Dogfish Head founder and brewer, Sam Calagione, brewed Punkin Ale 30 years ago (before Dogfish Head was Dogfish Head!), when it claimed first prize in the recipe contest at southern Delaware’s yearly Punkin Chunkin Extravaganza. And now, three decades later, the excitement for Punkin Ale continues.

The pumpkin-spiced goodness continues with our limited-edition Punkin Liqueur. Available in 375ml bottles, exclusively at our coastal Delaware locations, Punkin Liqueur starts its journey as Punkin Ale, which is then distilled and aged in used rum barrels to impart sweet notes of oak and molasses. The spirit is finished with a flush of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, vanilla, brown sugar and a touch of sage, for a seasonal liqueur perfect for sipping on its own or in your favorite fall cocktail. Try it in an old fashioned at home instead of sugar, for a little autumnal twist on this classic cocktail.

For fans looking for flavors of fall beyond pumpkin, there’s no need to fret … we’ve got you covered! Just in time for the chillier weather ahead, we're dropping a brand-new variation of our beloved World Wide Stout. Brewed with a ridiculous amount of barley, World Wide Stout is a dark, rich and roasty Imperial Stout. This year’s iteration, Affogato World Wide Stout , takes this bold beer to the next level, with added notes of espresso and sweet vanilla for a liquid version of the well-known Italian treat. Available in select markets (where legal!), in 4pk/12oz bottles.

Seeking a bit more variety? If so, our 12pk/12oz can Fall Variety Pack is a perfect pick, complete with an all-new variety pack-exclusive brew, Tasty Traveler Jasmine Rice Lager . Tasty Traveler Jasmine Rice Lager is brewed with jasmine rice, lemongrass, wildflower honey and makrut lime leaf for a light, citrusy and refreshingly crisp beer. In addition to Tasty Traveler Jasmine Rice Lager, this Fall Variety Pack, which is now available nationwide, features three (12oz) cans of each of the following beers.

60 Minute IPA : Fantastically hoppy and beautifully balanced, 60 Minute IPA is continually hopped for 60 minutes for an enticing hop-centric experience.

SeaQuench Ale: Uniquely refreshing, SeaQuench Ale is a wheat beer brewed with lime juice, lime peel, black limes and sea salt for a beer bursting with notes of tart citrus.

Blue Hen Pilsner: Refreshingly crisp and super approachable, Blue Hen Pilsner is a classic pilsner brewed with Delaware grown and malted barley to deliver the ultimate sessionable drinking experience.

PHEW ... That’s a lot of goodness. And if sippin’ the fall flavors isn’t enough, you can look the part, too. Shop our Punkin Ale series today in our online store while you can and enjoy free ground shipping on orders over $55 with coupon code FREEOVER55 (while supplies last).