Dogfish Head Brewery Has Lager Collaboration With The Grateful Dead on Tap

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The Grateful Dead is one of the most celebrated bands in music history with a long tradition of engaging with their fans in creative ways. And after celebrating more than 60 years in music, The Grateful Dead’s longtime partnership with Dogfish Head Brewery is bearing even more fruit with a new lager collaboration.

Available nationwide, the Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager is an American Rice Lager that’s described as a “crisp, clean and super-sessionable with a splash of citrus for a drinking experience reminiscent of sunshine and daydreams,” according to the brand. It’s made from rice and sustainable African Fonio grain, as it’s hopped with a blend of Lemondrop and Contessa hops, as well as lemongrass, lime and lemon peel for brightness.

“Fans of the Grateful Dead are totally engrained in its culture and can easily identify when something doesn’t fit seamlessly with the band’s ethos,” says David Lemieux, the Grateful Dead’s Archivist & Legacy Manager in a press release. “It’s Dogfish and the Dead’s shared values of creativity and nonconformity, and their laser focuses on remaining true to themselves that has made this partnership so successful.”

Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager, which is 5.3% ABV (Alcohol by Volume), isn’t the only collaboration with Dogfish Head. Last year, the band and brewery partnered with the fan-favorite Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale, a light and breezy pale ale that was Dogfish Head’s most successful launch to date.

“Fans felt the genuine connection between our brands with Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale and I’m certain they will with Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager, too,” continues Lemieux.

In addition, Dogfish Head launched the Daydream Playbook, a new online hub for creative exploration between The Grateful Dead and the brewery via storytelling, music, and art. It’s a way for fans to engage with the collaboration through curiosity and creativity.

The Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager, which comes in six-packs of 12-ounce cans, is now available at grocery and beverage stores across the country. Learn more about Dogfish Head x Grateful Dead, or find where to buy the new lager near you here.