The Story Of Brooklyn Defender IPA

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The Defender A new Brooklyn Defender is among us. Brooklyn Brewery teamed up with New York Comic Con and illustrator Khary Randolph to create the official beer of this year’s convention. It’s an explosive West Coast-style IPA with a reddish twist thanks to a dash of roasted malt. Bold, fruity …

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The-Hillside Turns Edible Clothing Dyes into Colorful Beers

In episode 6 of “That’s Odd, Let’s Drink It,” Dogfish Head founder Sam Calagione joins forces with GQ’s Best New Menswear Designers in America, Emil and Sandy Corsillo of the Hill-Side, to brew something extra special for the grand opening of their new flagship store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Continue reading

Ken Ken Marino and Joe Lo Truglio Get Crushed by the Hoppiest Beer Ever Made

In episode 5 of “That’s Odd, Let’s Drink It,” mad brewer Sam Calagione meets up with his old college buddies—who now happen to be famous Hollywood actors starring in shows like Brooklyn Nine Nine ​and W​et Hot American Summer ​—for a palate-crushing IPA tasting featuring Hoo Lawd, the hoppiest IPA ever documented. In response to the onslaught of bitterness, the actors put their skills to the test by filming a mock commercial for the punishing brew. Continue reading

Schaefer Beer Ad

Remembering those classic beer ads on TV brings back memories of yesterday, when there were no huge beer wars, and companies weren’t trying to buy out every craft brewery they thought was a threat.

Times have changed, for better or for worse, but the fact remains that the beer industry is not going anywhere and you will always be able to find a new beer to fall in love with. Continue reading

DJ Z-Trip & Sam Calagione Create the Ultimate Craft-Beer Remix

It’s craft ­beer, remixed, when world­-class DJ and producer Z­Trip heads to Dogfish Head headquarters in Milton, Delaware to make a crazy wheat beer cranked to 11 with some of his favorite culinary ingredients. After brewing mastermind Sam Calagione shows off his freestyle beer­-making skills, Z returns the favor by debuting a brand­-new track for a very special—and very odd—audience at the brewery. Continue reading