Here’s what’s pouring
Perfect Summer Beer
The weather is warming up and Heavy Seas Beer is brewing its seasonal summer beer, Smooth Sail. This re-commissioned beer is available in cans and on draft until September in the 17 states where Heavy Seas is distributed. This American wheat ale, brewed with dried lemon and orange peel, has a 4.5 percent ABV. Its content is more than 20 percent malted wheat—perfect for any outdoor activity. For more information on this seasonal ale, visit hsbeer.com.
Wisteria Wheat Debuts
The Fordham and Dominion Brewing Co. is bringing back the popular Wisteria Wheat in newly designed packaging. This spring/summer seasonal ale was last brewed and available to the public only on draft in 2014. From May through July, Wisteria Wheat is available on draft and in six-packs. It has a bright golden color and subtle flavors of banana and clove, making it great for warm weather. For more information on Wisteria, visit fordhamanddominion.com.
Movies Are on Tap
Premier Wine and Spirits, Penn Cinema, and Out & About Magazine are continuing their partnership to put on a monthly interactive tasting series. Movie and beer fans will get the opportunity to meet and greet local brewers while watching cult classic films on the big screen. On Thursday, May 26, the featured film will be Ghostbusters. For those 21 and over, tickets are $20 and include beer samples, a movie ticket, and popcorn. Proceeds go to a charity of the brewer’s choice. For more information, visit penncinema.com.
Cinco de Mayo Fun!
O n Thursday, May 5, Margaritas Grill on Old Capitol Trail is celebrating with $15 beer buckets, $3 margaritas, Mexican beer samplers, along with tequila and mezcal samplers. Special assorted Mexican tapas, buffalo wings, and Cinco de Mayo nachos will be available, along with regular menu items. Visit margaritasde.com.
Meanwhile, Santa Fe has scheduled its fifth annual Cinco de Mayo Festival on Sunday, May 8. Bands and drink specials run from 2-9 p.m. at the Wilmington location. For more information, visit santafemexicangrill.com.
Also on May 8, The Mexican Post Restaurant and Bar will host another Cinco de Mayo Festival. Along with a live band and DJ, there will be a photo booth, dunk tank, drink specials and salsa dancers to bring a true Mexican vibe. The 16th annual festival begins at noon and continues until closing and will be at the Wilmington location. Visit mexicanpost.com for more information.
New Whiskey Coming
A special 18-month aged hopped whiskey, Double Trouble D, has been introduced by Delaware distillers. The Dover-based Dominion Brewing Co. and Painted Stave Distilling in Smyrna have partnered to create a one-of-a-kind whiskey that mixes Dominion’s Double D Imperial IPA and Painted Stave’s hopped whiskey. A 200-bottle release was showcased last month at the Fordham & Dominion’s fifth Annual R2Hop2 Beer and Music Festival in Dover and at the Painted Stave Distilling in Smyrna. Every fall and spring starting this October, Double Trouble D will be available at Painted Stave Distilling and select retail stores in the Mid-Atlantic region for $35 a bottle.
