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Burger of the Week

Behind the Scene: Creating the Burger of the Week

June 30, 2015 by DogfishHead Alehouse Leave a Comment

burger of the weekIf you’ve ever been to a Dogfish Head Alehouse, then you know about our Burgers of the Week. This special burger changes up every week and brings variety to our menu along with our daily specials. Each location features a different burger and to say some are a bit off-centered, is putting it mildly.

While some restaurants take the lead from the head kitchen manager (as we do in Falls Church,) Gaithersburg takes a cue from the crew. “We always make a few variations of one recipe and let the staff taste test and choose,” says manager Katie.

Fairfax wanted to share a more in-depth look at the process. Manager Justin wants our fans to know how much thought and creativity goes into the burger.

“On average, we create about 45 new burgers every year. There will be a total of 50 Burgers of the Week in 2015. Some will be classics that we bring back from the past. Some examples: Big Daddy Burger which started out as THE END OF THE WORLD BURGER in December 2012. After we all survived the end of the world we decided this burger was worth bringing back. The Halloween burger (Reese Cups on a Burger) is another hit we bring back each year. The team at Dogfish Alehouse can be really creative. We thrive on creating the next new thing. This only happens by everyone throwing around ideas until one sticks. The server staff, kitchen staff, and managers all contribute to our creations,” Justin reveals.

“We look at seasonal availability of ingredients and look for ways to connect our burgers with our themed events. It’s also important that our Burger Of The Week work to enhance the guest’s beer drinking experience. The food/beer pairing experience at the alehouse really sets us apart from our peers in the region. We test how the flavors work in concert with beer. It’s common knowledge among our team that spice will be amplified by hops in our IPA’s and that a worldwide stout or sixty-one will complement the sweeter burger concepts. The off-centered culture among our guests and team provides the perfect landscape for strange and wonderful burgers. We will drink or eat just about anything at least once.”

There you have it. If you haven’t tried a Burger of the Week yet, you should. It might just be the best burger you’ve ever had!

Filed Under: Dogfish Head Alehouse Falls Church, dogfish-head-alehouse-falls-church, News Tagged With: alehouse burgers, Burger of the Week, food pairing

4 Reasons You Have to Get a Burger at Dogfish

March 5, 2015 by DogfishHead Alehouse Leave a Comment

Big Popper BurgerSometimes you get a craving for a big, juicy burger, and nothing else will do. (And by “sometimes,” we mean “all the time.”)

The next time you start salivating at the idea of a perfectly cooked burger with all your favorite fixins, head over to Dogfish Head Alehouse as soon as possible. We’ve got you covered for both your burger and beer fix.

Still need some convincing? Here are a few reasons you’ve gotta try a burger at Dogfish Head Alehouse.

Bacon

It is a scientific fact that bacon makes everything better. Try our Applewood Smoked Bacon and Cheddar Burger – a half-pound of beef topped with applewood smoked bacon and cheddar cheese – or our Alehouse BBQ Burger – two four-ounce patties basted with BBQ sauce and covered with bacon, cheese and fried onion rings. Or get creative, and add extra bacon to any of our burgers for just $0.75.

Burger of the Week

If you are an adventurous eater and love to try new flavor combinations, the Dogfish Burger of the Week is right up your alley. Each of our three locations features a weekly inventive and crazy-delicious selection, such as the Sriracha Shrimp Burger (a half-pound patty with sriracha aioli, pepper jack cheese, shrimp and lettuce) or the Cowboy Burger (topped with jalapeños, cheddar, pico de gallo, buttermilk sour cream, lettuce and Santa Fe seasoning).

French Fries

What’s meat without potatoes? All of our burgers are served with a hearty helping of beach fries cut in house daily from premium winnemucca potatoes – which are cooked to crispy perfection and even better with ketchup, BBQ sauce or aioli.

Beer Pairings

An amazing burger deserves to be paired with an equally amazing beer. Pick your favorite brew – whether it’s an IPA, a stout or a pilsner – from our menu. Or if you’re having a hard time narrowing down your options, ask your server which beer complements the flavors in your burger.

Hungry yet?

Filed Under: Dogfish Head Alehouse Falls Church, dogfish-head-alehouse-falls-church, News Tagged With: beer, beer pairing, Burger of the Week, burger with bacon, burgers, hamburger

Burger of the Week – 12/22/14

December 22, 2014 by Joe Dogfish Leave a Comment

Check out these delicious specials this week at Dogfish Head Alehouse!

GAITHERSBURG

Otto&s Buffalo Burger

Otto’s Buffalo Burger

A panko breaded half pound burger topped with buffalo sauce, blue cheese, onion straws, lettuce, and tomato. Served with beach fries.
$12.50

FALLS CHURCH

Gyro Burger

Half pound Lamb and Beef Patty with Feta Cheese Aioli, White Onions and Tomato. Served with beach fries.
$11

FAIRFAX

Bulgogi Burger

Half Pound Burger with Napa Cabbage, Shredded Carrots, Scallions, and Korean Bulgogi Sauce. Served with beach fries.
$11

Filed Under: Burger of The Week, Dogfish Head Alehouse Fairfax, Dogfish Head Alehouse Falls Church, Dogfish Head Alehouse Gaithersburg, News Tagged With: burger, Burger of the Week

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