Not only was Dogfish Head Delaware’s first brewpub, it was the smallest commercial brewery in America. Our very first batch, Shelter Pale Ale, was brewed on a system which essentially was three little kegs with propane burners underneath. Brewing 12–gallon batches of beer for a whole restaurant proved to be more than a full time job. When the doors to the pub first opened, we brewed three times a day, five days a week! The one benefit to brewing on such a small system was the ability to try out a myriad of different recipes. We quickly got bored brewing the same things over and over – that’s when we started adding all sorts of weird ingredients and getting kind of crazy with the beers!
Recent Reviews
Stephane T (Stephane T) : 5 on 7/26/2026 7:36 pm 
Tony Yates : 5 on 7/20/2026 8:25 pm Missed the chance for a tour, but will definitely be back for one. Cheers y'all!
B K : 5 on 6/26/2026 1:40 am Events
Yappy Hour with Grass Roots Rescue
Join us at the Milton Brewery on Tuesday, November 3 at 4 p.m. for a Yappy Hour worth wagging about. Our friends from Grass Roots Rescue will be bringing a crew of lovable, adoptable pups ready to meet their future humans. Whether you’re actively looking to adopt or just want to swing by for a cold one and some quality dog time, this is the perfect excuse to hang out and make a new best friend.
Come for the beer, stay for the dogs, and leave with a full heart (and maybe a wagging tail by your side).
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