As the Official Beer of Record Store Day for eight consecutive years, we're celebrating this year’s holiday, slated for Saturday, Apr. 22, with the release of a new, music-themed beer ... Catchy Chorus! Brewed in collaboration with Record Store Day, an organization dedicated to showcasing the culture of independently owned record stores, Catchy Chorus is a double dry-hopped double IPA inspired by the four “magic chords” (E, B, C#m & A) that make up many of the world’s most popular melodies.  

Blending Eureka, Bravo, Calypso and Azacca hops, Catchy Chorus comes together in hop and grain harmony to build an unforgettable sensory song. Clocking in at 9.0% ABV, this symphonic sipper is bursting with citrusy and tropical aromas and flavors.

“As a bunch of beer geeks with music problems, Record Store Day is always one of our favorite days of the year, here at Dogfish Head,” says Dogfish Head founder & brewer Sam Calagione. “We are honored to continue our partnership with Record Store Day, working alongside them to bring together independent beer and independent music stores, and what better way to do just that than by brewing a beer rooted in the notes that collectively create so many top hits!” 

To complement the launch of Catchy Chorus, we're also teaming up with Brooklyn Bowl to host Record Store Day-themed events in select cities across the country.  

Saturday, Apr. 15 – Record Store Fair at Brooklyn Bowl Brooklyn: 

Taking place from 12-3 p.m., this daytime record fair will serve as the official kickoff to the year’s Record Store Day festivities. In addition to assembling an array of local, independently owned record stores ahead of their biggest sales day of the year, this event will offer on-site raffle and giveaway opportunities, DJs spinning vinyl tunes and of course, Dogfish Head beer specials. Beyond sipping and shopping, attendees can expect meet and greets with a myriad of beer and music legends, including: 

• Sam Calagione, Founder & Brewer at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery 
• Carrie Colliton, Co-Founder of Record Store Day 
• Lenny Kaye, Guitarist for the Patti Smith Group & Curator of NUGGETS Compilation 
• Monte A. Melnick, Former Ramones Tour Manager 
• John Holmstrom, Founding Editor, Art Director & Production Manager at PUNK Magazine 

This event is free and open to the public. For more details, visit www.dogfish.com/events.  

But that’s not all! Later that evening, Dogfish Head is proud to present a special live music show by psych-funk trailblazers, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. The first 20 fans to arrive at the show and visit the Dogfish Head pop-up will receive a copy of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s new Record Store Day vinyl signed by the band and Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione. The record, which officially drops on Saturday, Apr. 22, features a live recording of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s 2022 Record Store Day show at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, a performance sponsored by Dogfish Head. 

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are available HERE for $30 each. 

Saturday, Apr. 22 – Official Record Store Day After-Parties at Brooklyn Bowl Locations Nationwide: 

After digging through record bins in the morning, beer and music enthusiasts can spend their evenings at one of the Official Record Store After-Parties. Presented by Dogfish Head, folks in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Las Vegas and Nashville can keep the off-centered celebration going at their local Brooklyn Bowl location. From musical performances and giveaways to Happy Hours happenings and beer specials, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy! For more details, please visit www.brooklynbowl.com/shows/all. 

Planning to be in coastal Delaware for Record Store Day? We've got our own Record Store Day celebrations happening at each of our locations - check it.

Dogfish Head’s Record Store Day Weekend Celebration

Thursday, Apr. 20 – Sippin’, Snackin’ & Spinnin’ at the Milton Tasting Room & Kitchen:

The brewery is getting the Record Store Day festivities started early with the debut of Sippin’, Snackin’ & Spinnin’. On Thursday, April 20, from 6-8 p.m., music lovers can enjoy five beer and snack pairings, each inspired by the biggest music cities in America. International Groove Records will be spinnin’ vinyl, each record hand-picked to be the perfect background music for each course. Records will also be available for purchase. Tickets are available HERE for $50 per person.

Friday, Apr. 21 & Saturday, Apr. 22 – Live Music at the Rehoboth Brewpub:

Can you really celebrate Record Store Day without some live tunes? Folk duo, The Honey Badgers, will be taking the stage at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, on Friday, Apr. 21, from 9-11 p.m. Then, gracing the stage on Saturday, Apr. 22 — the official Record Store Day — is singer-songwriter, Cecilia Grace, from 9-11 p.m. Shows are free and open to the public.

Saturday, Apr. 22 – Record Store Day Beer Dinner at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth:

On Saturday, Apr. 22, Dogfish Head’s seafood and cocktail spot, Chesapeake & Maine, will host a Record Store Day Beer Dinner to celebrate the release of Catchy Chorus. Priced at $65 per person, tickets include a 4-course meal, inspired by the same chords that make up Catchy Chorus. Each plate will be thoughtfully paired with Dogfish Head beers or handcrafted cocktails. Reservations should be secured by phone at 302-226-3600.

Sunday, Apr. 23 – Vinyl Pop-Up Shop at the Milton Tasting Room & Kitchen:

To close out Record Store Day weekend, folks can stop by the Milton Tasting Room & Kitchen on Sunday, Apr. 23, from 12-7 p.m., to shop a variety of vinyl records from Extended Play by Gidgets Gadgets Pop-Up shop.

Looking for Record Store Day events in your neck of the woods? We've got events happening at...

Cresson Inn - Philadelphia, PA
MilkBoy South Street - Philadelphia, PA
Bayou Bar & Grill - Philadelphia, PA
Manayunk Tavern - Philadelphia, PA
Barcade, Fishtown - Philadelphia, PA

Wondering what's in store on the vinyl front?

We've teamed up with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong to help release a live recording from their 2022 Nashville Brooklyn Bowl Show that was sponsored by Dogfish Head. The record will officially drop on Saturday, Apr. 22.

Our friends at WXPN are also releasing a Philly-centric album called 'WXPN Homegrown Originals' with support from Dogfish Head on Saturday, Apr. 22 that features local Philly bands.