If you're on this page, then of course you are well aware of the way Dogfish Head has expanded your expectations for beer. We once were forced to drink the mass produced "beers" that AB, Coors and Miller shoved on us. Like many of you, I didn't know what a real beer was until I tried a Dogfish Head.
Nirvana? Well, simply put, "Yes" in a 12oz bottle. My first Dogfish Head was an IPA 60 and from then on I was hooked. That hoppy taste, the look and smell was fantastic. Since my parents live in Cannary Village in Milton (less than a 1/4 mile from the brewery), I was even more excited to have finally found a beer that I could support.
The funny thing is that most people who call themselves "beer drinkers" either have never heard of Dogfish Head or, if they have have, just don't get it. My neighbors think that the beer world begins and ends with a good Budweiser! PLEASE, I'd would really would rather drink water than Bud!
So unite my fellow Dogfish Head lovers and let's convert the masses to the fantastic taste of the Fish. Share the love (i know it's hard to share sometimes) and maybe we can change the world..just kidding but at least we'll open some eyes!
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I've converted 4 or 5 of my friends, but the majority of people I try to switch over to the real crafted beer, it's as if they are so used to a beer with practically no taste, that when they try DGH..they are put off by the boldness..and the TASTE!! Why is taste a bad thing to these people?! Iwish more people would understand..
Just finished watching Beer Wars (available on NetFiix). Go Sam!!!!!!!
Beer Wars was amazing. I want so many people to see it! I'm trying everyday to convert people to becoming craft beer drinkers. I've been a little successful. There have been so many new customers to the brewpub I work at that have become regulars! My life is consumed by beer. It's what I live and breathe for. I am so happy that I am fortunate enough to work at a place that not only makes amazing beers, but allows me to educate people and steer them away from companies like AB.
In the 70's keg beer was taking over. The specialist brewer who made small batches was dying and we got insipid swill instead of beer. Fast food if you like - the same whereever you go. It was terrible.
I found the Campaign for Real Ale (UK) team and never looked back. They listed where the best beer was served and who (that's important) made it!
I have tried Dogfish IPA in the past but it just didn't work. Today, with a 90 minute IPA in hand - WOW! This is nectar! Rich smooth and so flavoursome it's frigging unbelivable.
Sadly I'm to leave the USA but I know you're all lucky bar-stewards cause you have DFH 90 to take you through life!
Where ever we travel life needs beer - real crafted beer!
I first got my taste of DFH this summer visiting my brother in law who also home-brews in one of those coincidences I came home to see BeerWars on Netflix. Did a little research and found they sell it in my hometown and now I am totally on a mission to get all my friends drinking DFH. Found 60IPA in Vegas this weekend and bought a couple for the friends I was with to just show them the greatness. I say we do it one person at a time and eventually maybe we can get more great beer getting produced around the country.
It's tough to convert the swill drinkers to DFH since most of them do not like hoppy beers. I say if we convert, we take baby steps and start them off with something other than IPA's. Maybe one of those Michelobe flavors. I mean, they drink bud, they probably know the brand michelobe. THEN...we start their journey down a real beer road ending of course with DFH.
Another option is to get someone to sit on a brew session with you (if you home brew) and have them try the stuff you've already made. I converted three people this way :-P
I'm a new fan of DHB and had never herad of it previously. I saw it on the "Beer Wars" documentary. It's a great beer. It was definitley is a shock to the tastebuds of a guy who pretty much drank Bud Light 80-90% of the time. I've been talking about it all weekend and hope to get at least a few friends on board. I haven't started looking for it in bars yet but luckily it's in stores. I know the price may deter some people but it's so worth it. I haven't seen any of the specialty-type varieties yet but can't wait to try them all. Here's to spreading the love.
I generally agree with the above, but one must note that the higher price of microbrews, especially Dogfish Head, impedes this conversion, especially in these times.
Mjnyc - You make a good point about the economy affecting people's "beer budgets". The neighbor who thinks Bud is awesome says to me "Mark, try this PBR...got it for $16/case" Now a PBR is like Bud if you ask me...crap. I tell him to try a "real beer". I give him an DFH Indian Brown Ale and he asked how much I pay for a case and when I say between $35-40 depending on what Fish I'm buying, he about drops over. His idea of a quality beer is Yuengling (which I admit is better than Bud or PBR) and he splurges on that at $22/case. Now I'm not being a snob but in these tough economic times (which have affected me and my business) I have had to cut back on alot of stuff. So I consider my purchase of a fine, quality beer something I can still afford and enjoy. Life is about enjoying the simple things..and one of those is an ice cold Dogfish...Cheers!
I try to converrt everyone I know! Death to BMC!
I think economics are involved to some degree, but also those who love Bud, Coors, Miller...etc, usually fall into one of two categories. They either drink to get stinkin' drunk, in that case you think they would love Dogfish, since they would arrive at their destination quicker. But for them drinking beer is slamming 12 beers at a time, thus drinking DFH wouldn't fit that requirement. As much as I love DFH, I don't think I could drink 12 of them. Then there are the occasional drinkers, who in my estimation really don't like beer, and will never like beers like DFH, Sierra, Dale's...etc.
For me it was a gradual move. Weened on Coors, National Boh, Miller and other bad beer. I remember my first good beers- Anchor Steam and Guinness,both were undrinkable to me. The flavor was foreign and I did not like it. Eventually I did transition over. Sam Adams to me is a good start for moving from swill to good beer. Now I'll try just about anything, and have fun doing so. I had my first Chimay this weekend along with Troeg's Javahead and a Victory Stout (which is phenomenal). I also had a couple DFH 60s, which along with DFH Indian Brown Ale and 90 are my go to beers in between all of my tastings.