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Dogfish Head Alehouse Fairfax

Fairfax Newsletter
May 14, 2018

May 18, 2018 by DogfishHead Alehouse

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Greetings our beer-loving Earthlings. Summer is almost here, and we have lots of exciting happenings coming down the pipeline.

First and foremost, we at the Alehouse love the community we serve. We hear your feedback everyday and try our best to input those suggestions, so we can give you the best possible experience.

One, common refrain we hear is:
“Gee, I wish I had known such and such event was happening.”

So, here we are. You may be thinking, in the era of Instagram and Twitter, why start a newsletter? Because, while social media is great, it’s easy for an interesting tangent to get buried and forgotten under an avalanche of posts.

This newsletter will be your condensed source for all things Alehouse. Can’t remember the date of an upcoming event? Just look in your inbox and you’ll be caught up in no time.

We can’t wait to see you soon and remember: explore goodness.

New on Draft:

Mixed Media

MIXED MEDIA
7.5% ABV $6.25/16oz

The closest an ale can legally be to wine! With 51% of the fermentable sugars coming from grain and 49% coming from grapes, Mixed Media is a complex saison-esque ale brewed with a distinct Belgian yeast strain. Using a late-harvest Viognier grape must from our friends at Alexandria Nicole Cellars in Washington, you'll find notes of white grape and melon in the aroma, and greeted with a spicy white wine body in every sip.

Festina Peche

Festina Peche
4.5 ABV $6.25/16oz
A refreshing, neo-Berliner Weisse that is usually released in time for the hot summer months. Festina Peche is infused with peaches yet retains the mouth-puckering sourness of the traditional German-style.

Burger of the Week:

I Can't Believe Dave Did That Burger

I Can’t Believe Dave Did That Burger
A handmade half pound patty topped with pesto ranch and applewood smoked bacon. All that served between 2 patties of breaded provolone cheese deep fried as your bun. Served with beach fries.

Best paired with Midas Touch

Did You Know?

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Dogfish Head Alehouse is a verified venue on UnTappd. The app allows you to check in and rate your beers as well as see what other users are drinking.
Follow us on the app for instant updates to our tap list!

Family Night Flyer

Family Night
Every first Wednesday of the month is family night at Dogfish Head. Bring the fam out for some off-centered food specials and save up to $20 off when you choose The Whole House.

Occasionally, we will offer free activities such as face painting for the little ones, while you sit and enjoy a cold one!

Fish Fryday

Fish Fry-day
Available every Friday from open to close. It’s a summer picnic headlined with our beer-battered Haddock and hand-cut beach fries. Served with home-style mac & cheese, corn bread, coleslaw and tangy house tartar sauce for dipping. Only available on Fridays! $16

Have you heard?

Swamp Candy

Swamp Candy
Saturday, 5/19 9pm-11pm

Swamp Candy has performed numerous times at the Alehouse and always brings a crowd of devoted fans.

Blending elements of folk, blues and swamp roots music, Swamp Candy’s high-energy performance produces a joyously-full sound that belies their two-person lineup.

The Joint Chiefs

The Joint Chiefs
Saturday, 6/9 9-1130
From the brash rhythms of Toto, to the silky harmonies of Orleans, The Joint Chiefs cover a lot of musical ground.

Featuring George Bitzer on keyboards, whose long list of musical credits includes Hall and Oates, The Osmonds and the Bee Gees.

The full line-up really rocks, so bring your fun and zany selves and Hold the Line with us!

Important May Dates

See the events page for details!
May 19th – Outdoor Beer Festival
May 20th- Annual Pups & Pints event 5k & Grill Out
May 24th – Ladies Night (Free Koozie giveaway)
May 29th – Pedal It Out Fundraiser & Pint Night
May 31st – Ballpark Night (featuring Peanuts & Cracker Jack Randall)

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Beers to Serve at Thanksgiving

November 22, 2015 by DogfishHead Alehouse

craft beer thanksgivingWe should all give thanks for a holiday that’s centered around eating and drinking. No presents to buy, no stressful obligations – just enjoying an all-day meal with the people we love.

Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to crack open a beer or three. Here are a few of our favorites to try this year.

Festive Thanksgiving Beers

Getting Started

Thanksgiving is a long and leisurely affair, and you’ll have plenty of downtime while you chop veggies, wait for the turkey to roast, and watch football. Start with a smooth, easy-to-drink beer that will tickle your taste buds without leaving you napping on the couch before dinner is served.

Lagers
Lagers tend to be bright, crisp and approachable. Pace yourself and choose one with a low to medium ABV – it’ll keep you happy through a laid-back afternoon of cooking. Pilsners, German-style bocks or golden lagers are all excellent choices.

Belgian-Style Ales
Ranging from light, fruity witbiers to malty, spicy dubbels, Belgian-style ales offer a wide variety of flavors to help you work up an appetite. Start with something light-bodied and work your way up.

Try: Namaste

Main course

You know you’ll want to try a little bit of everything … and then a little more of everything. These beers are versatile and pair well with many different flavors, so they’ll take you through all the helpings you can manage.

Saisons
Saisons often pair well with poultry because of their citrusy, floral notes. Try one to bring out the best in your turkey and cranberry sauce.

IPAs
That little burst of hops in a good IPA can balance a rich, hearty meal and make everything on your plate taste that much better. Go for one that has a bit of a bite – but not so much that it will overpower your food.

Try: 60-Minute IPA

Dessert

After a tough day of filling your belly with delicious food and drink, you deserve a little more indulgence. Treat yourself to an unapologetically decadent brew to accompany your pumpkin or pecan pie.

Stouts
Comfort food in a glass, stouts are rich and creamy – the ideal companion to dessert. Opt for a chocolate or oatmeal stout, or one with spicy or malty notes.

Brown Ale
This warm ale offers just the right amount of smooth and spice. It is the perfect beer to warm up to.

Try: Punkin Ale

Don’t forget to stop in for our Pre-Thanksgiving Bash at your local alehouse the day before Thanksgiving!

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Craft Beer 101: Stouts & Pils

November 19, 2015 by DogfishHead Alehouse

pilsner beerFall is the time of year for hunkering down and indulging in a few of our favorite brews and bites. Let’s take a look at two very different but equally well-loved beers that are just right for the season: the stout and the pils.

What is a Stout?

A stout is a satisfying (some might say downright decadent) beer – creamy, rich and full-bodied. It’s made with roasted barley or malt, which gives it its signature deep brown or black color. A good stout should have a thick, foamy head, ranging in color from light tan to brown. A common misconception about stouts is that their dark color makes them bitter, but on the contrary; they tend to be silky, smooth and easy to drink.

Traditionally, stouts were brewed strong at high gravities. But in recent years, craft brewers have diversified the types of stouts they make, and many are now available with lower alcohol content.

Stouts are malty and offer a complex array of flavors, from chocolate to coffee. They pair very well with both sweet and savory foods. A pint of stout is a particular favorite with cold-weather comfort foods: burgers and steaks, pot roast, chocolate truffles or apple pie.

What is a Pils?

The pils (or pilsner) is one of the most popular beer styles in the world. The first pilsner was brewed in the Czech town of Pilsen in the 19th century, and it’s seen many different variations and adaptations since.

The key to the pils’ success is that it’s so darn likeable. It delivers a crisp, clean flavor, as well as a light to medium body and a pale color with a white head. It has subtle malty and spicy hopped notes, but it’s overall a simple and very drinkable beer.

Pilsners are also versatile for food pairing, and they complement a long list of dishes. A pils makes a great companion to everything from grilled sausages and spicy pad Thai to creamy cheeses and sweet pound cake.

Dogfish Head Beers to Try

Chicory Stout

This is one of the earliest Dogfish Head beers, and it’s still available in small batches on draft only in our brewpub. It’s made with roasted chicory, organic Mexican coffee, St. John’s Wort and licorice root, plus hops and oatmeal. It’s amazing with food, especially chocolate.

Piercing Pils

This winter seasonal favorite is a Czech-style pilsner brewed with white pear tea and pear juice during the boil. The sweet fruity flavors blend perfectly with the spicy hops for a refreshing and complex beer.

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Book Your Hoppy Holidays Party!

November 12, 2015 by DogfishHead Alehouse

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“Jingle Bells,
Dogfish Ales
Craft beer all the way!
Awesome food,
Off-centered mood
Book our alehouse today!”

It’s time to book your holiday parties! Don’t want to get lost in the crowd? Make yours one to remember and the one your guests loved….make it off-centered!

1. We have the beer!

Go figure, we have tons of beer! But the cocktail lovers can order their mixed drinks and sip them too. Complete with some of the friendliest (and sometimes funniest) bartenders around.

2. Can’t beat the food!

Why research venues and caterers when you can book here and have both? With great food options for even the pickiest eaters, we guarantee everyone will find something they love. Trade in the cold cut finger sandwiches for alehouse wings and more.

3. Contagious atmosphere!

Holiday cheer is in the air and so are good times and great memories. Everyone here is in in the spirit, and your guests will be too.

4. Make your own!

Want to theme your holiday party or have some ideas? We’ll help you create whatever you have in mind. After all, your holiday party only happens once a year.

Whether you are looking to host 10 people or 50, we can do big or small. Move away from the bland, cookie cutter festivities you have come to expect, and let us host your Hoppy Holidays!

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New Craft Beer Alert: Higher Math

November 5, 2015 by DogfishHead Alehouse

higher math craft beerDogfish Head fans are the best around! And we mean it. Thanks to your support, Dogfish Head Brewery is celebrating 20 years of crafting beers. What better way to say “cheers to 20 years and 20 more” than with a new brew?!

Enter Higher Math! This brew is a golden strong ale fermented with sour cherry juice and cocoa nibs. As the story goes… “Way back in the early ’90s, a 20-something waiter in New York City named Sam got a taste for small American ‘microbrews.’ A do-er, Sam stopped by a homebrew store and embarked on the first batch of his very own beer. On the way home, he spotted a bag of cherries at his local bodega and thought they’d make his beer a little more interesting. He was right, and the day after he and his friends enjoyed that first batch, he started researching what it would take to open a brewery.”

This limited brew clocks in at 17%ABV, so sip lightly and get it while you can! Gaithersburg, Fairfax, and Falls Church Alehouses plan to start tapping this beer Wednesday, November 4th at 7pm. Give it a go with some of our alehouse ribs.

Bonus Brew! Pennsylvania Tuxedo makes its way to Fairfax and Falls Church on November 6! Stop in for the tapping of this spruce-infused pale ale. Made in collaboration with family-run outdoor clothing company, Woolrich, Pennsylvania Tuxedo is a concoction of grassy citrus kick complemented by the resinous conifer notes of fresh green spruce tips. The brewery goes out and picks the fresh tips to assure quality and flavor.

You can guarantee these beers will not come around often and you may wait awhile until their return, so get your hands on a pint before we are tapped out.

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Touchdown! Pigskin and Pints!

September 11, 2015 by DogfishHead Alehouse

beerandwingsfootballblog Beer, rivalry, team colors, and finger licking good food. That’s football season! And it is here at Dogfish Head Alehouse.

Hosting a football party leaves little time for actually watching the game. Ditch the cooking and cleanup and come to your local alehouse.

Falls Church

If you are in our neighborhood, you’ve got plenty to look forward to! All day Sunday, and Monday and Thursday nights you can watch the games and dig in on wings and beer. Our “Pick 2 for $22” includes a choice of two buckets with beer n wings or beer n ribs. Our buckets of beer include four bottles per bucket, mix and match 60 Min IPA, Namaste, Indian Brown Ale, Tweason, and 90 Min IPA (*limit two 90 Min IPA per bucket). Then decide if you want one pound of wings or two pounds of ribs.

Lineup:
September 10th, 17th, 21st, 24th, 27th, 28th @ 7pm
September 20th @1pm
October 1st, 5th, 8th, 12th, 15th, 19th, 22nd, 26th, 29th @7pm
October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th @1pm

Fairfax

Brand new patio HD TVs are here! What better way to dig in on burgers and beers? We will be featuring food specials like the Roethlisburger and The Boston Burger when New England takes on Pittsburgh, September 10th. Then enjoy Big Dogs on September 24th when Washington takes on New York. We will have Happy Hour on the Patio from 4-7pm.
Thinking about a Sunday game? September 13th, be here by kickoff! Happy Hour from 1-7pm is not something you will want to miss.

Lineup:
Thursday September 10th & 24th
Sunday September 13th

Get your jersey on and get your game day face on! Ready, set, Hut!

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We are honored to serve the communities around our Alehouses.

For over 17 years we have committed to supporting local causes, from schools, to veteran’s groups, to pet rescue, to families in need, plus many more.

With our latest and last fundraiser at our Falls Church Alehouse we hit a milestone of which we are very proud:

$1,000,000

We are proud of our staff for being enthusiastic advocates for local causes and equally proud of our Falls Church, Fairfax and Gaithersburg communities for making this happen.

Our Fairfax and Gaithersburg Alehouses have more fundraisers scheduled for the remainder of this year.