In honor of the 40th anniversary of the original release of Bitches Brew, Miles Davis' 1970 paradigm-shifting landmark fusion breakthrough, we've created our own Bitches Brew - a bold, dark beer that's a fusion of three threads imperial stout and one thread honey beer with gesho root, a gustatory analog to Mile's masterpiece. Featuring the album's iconic artwork, created by the late Mati Klarwein, on its label.

Punkin Beer Release Party

Wednesday, September 1st 5pm to 8pm

Dogfish Fairfax Alehouse Hoppy 1st Year Anniversary Events

Thursday 19th 4 to 6 pm

Friday 20th 3 to 9 pm

Saturday 21st 12 to 6 pm

Dogfish Head Alehouse App Now Available for IPHONE & ANDROID:

• Know what is currently on draft at your local Dogfish Alehouse.
• Get Deals and info on the app

Available at the Apple App Store and the Android Market.

It’s July – American Beer Month! What a great time to discover tips that add to your overall health, especially tips that elevate your favorite brew to the pinnacle of the food-chain pedestal. That lovely, coppery brew – glowing within your sweating mug - ready to quench a thirst or add zest to a gourmet meal!
Recent studies by German food chemist Udo Pollmer indicate that soaking red or white meats in beer, before grilling, reduces the formation of cancer-causing HCA’s (heterocyclic amines), and actually prevents the formation of these compounds. In his book Lexikon der Populären Ernährungsirrtümer (or Dictionary of Popular Food/Nutrition Misbeliefs), Pollmer expunges the myths about beer being bad for your health, and exposes the benefits of marinating with beer and spices. One catch…the beer must be alcoholic.
This is great news for those of us who delight in beer-based marinades for everything from steaks, dripping in their own juices, to shrimp kebobs or roasted veggies. The diversity of foods and international ingredients available to the enthusiastic chef – complete with red-and-white-striped apron – coupled with an orchestra of finely crafted brews, makes for a grilling experience that etches itself in your mind for two decades.
Below are three simple, yet zestful, marinades to set your grill in motion:
Ruckus Marinade
The Beer Fox says: “For a taste that is different and exciting, try this as a marinade for red meats, zucchini or peppers. Then grill for a maximum flavor explosion!”
Recommended Brew: Saint Arnold Brown Ale, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Houston, Texas USA
Style: English Brown Ale – Mid-tones of coppery amber – Sweet and spiced with caramel, toasty bread aroma.
16 oz. Saint Arnold Brown Ale
1 medium onion, sliced or chopped
1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated
1 tsp. ground sage
1 tsp. Cajun Spice
Combine all ingredients. Use non-metallic container. Marinade meat for 2-3 hours at room temperature, turning at half-hour intervals.
* Health Benefit: Rich in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C
Orval Trappist Ale Marinade
The Beer Fox says: “A lovely marinade that blends well with chicken, veal, seafood, and fresh vegetables. Be creative.”
Recommended Brew: Orval Trappist Ale, Brasserie D’Orval S.A., Florenville-Villers-devant-Orval, Belgium, Distributed by Merchant du Vin Corp., Tukwila, Washington USA
Style: Belgian Pale Ale – Hazy Sunset orange with rocky head – A firm body, this ale has profound hop bitterness and a fruity, complex bouquet of lemon zest, orange peel, apricot and fresh grass, with a peppery, dry finish.
¾ C. olive oil
6 oz. Orval Trappist Ale
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, split
¼ teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
Combine olive oil, Orval Trappist Ale, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, Old
Bay seasoning, scallops and mushrooms. Marinate 1-2 hours.
* Health Benefit: Rich in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C, vitamin F, vitamin K
Pyramid Marinade
The Beer Fox says: “The fruity flavors in this marinade blend best with poultry or white meats like pork and veal.”
Recommended Brew: Midas Touch Golden Elixir, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, Delaware USA
Style: Ancient Ale – Hazy Golden Sunlight in color – Seductive aperitif with the presence of honey, grapes, saffron and barley that excites the palate, ending with a balance of light malt and hops.
1 -- 8 ounce bottle Wishbone Russian salad dressing
6 oz. Midas Touch Golden Elixir
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 C. apricot preserves
Combine Pyramid Marinade ingredients. Allow chicken or meat to marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
* Health Benefit: Rich in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C, vitamin F, vitamin K, iron

Happy grilling!

Weber 586002 Q 320 Portable Outdoor Gas Grill
Cheers!
Grills come in all shapes and sizes, from this standard, easy-to-use gas grill to simple and super-deluxe models. Grilling is fun and there is nothing quite so satisfying as that outdoor flavor.
For more info go to: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33820.asp

Dogfish Head Alehouse was voted NoVA's Best Happy Hour by the readers of Northern Virginia magazine

Stop by weekdays from 4 to 7 and check out our happy hour specials.

GAITHERSBURG, MD BEST PLACE TO LIVE #25 - Dogfish Head Alehouse hottest spot in town

For more info go to: http://gowalla.com/spots#l=gaithersburg,md&order=checkins_count desc&per_page=20

We've just heard from CBS Evening News that the segment on craft beer they filmed at SAVOR and the Alehouse in Falls Church is scheduled to air TONIGHT (Saturday, July 3rd) at 6:30 p.m. ET.  Per the producer, it's on the schedule for Saturday, barring breaking news.  On another television related note, we can now let you know that Dogfish Head's Sam Calagione will be starring in a beer-centered Discovery Channel show called BREWED.  It will be exploring the culture, history and variety of beer.  For more information on this, click on the link: http://beernews.org/2010/06/breaking-sam-calagione-to-star-in-new-beer-centered-discovery-channel-show/


CHEERS

World Cup at Dogfish

We're kicking off the World Cup at the Alehouse's.

Dogfish will be open at 10am every morning during the World Cup.
GOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!

Father's Day Beer Dinner - Includes a gift for each dad.

Call your local alehouse for reservations as space is limited.  7-9pm

June 14 - Falls Church

June 15 - Gaithersburg

June 16 - Fairfax