Official 302 Day to celebrate all things Delaware March 4

In homage to Delaware’s 302 area code, Dogfish Head will host the Official 302 Day, in collaboration with 302 Horseshoe Crab, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 4, at its Milton Tasting Room & Kitchen.

Celebrating the slight but mighty First State, this free-admission event will feature local libations and eats, live music, lawn games, a Delaware Spirit Costume Contest, a raffle to benefit Delaware State Parks friends groups, and release of a brand-new Delaware-centric beer, 302 Lager.

This is the brewery’s second year collaborating with 302 Horseshoe Crab to host the Official 302 Day. The 2022 event took home Southern Delaware Tourism’s Best Event Award.

“Keith and Karlin from 302 Horseshoe Crab have been integral in the collaborative beer process, with Dogfish Head Brewing Manager Bryan Selders and me, from the label design to the recipe, and that's a really cool new component to the event this year,” said Sam Caliagione, Dogfish Head founder and brewer. “The can features both of our well-known logos loud and proud, and I know this is going to be a really sought-after limited-edition can release.”

With the idea formed in collaboration with 302 Horseshoe Crab, Dogfish Head will release 302 Lager just ahead of 302 Day, Thursday, March 2. Brewed from thoughtfully sourced two-row barley malt, heirloom variety corn and Sauvignon Blanc grape must, the aromas are bright and inviting, with notes of honeysuckle, sweet grits, grapefruit and passionfruit. This crisp and tasty American lager pairs perfectly with food, friends and fun.

The release of 302 Lager will be accompanied by a special chat at the R&D Bar inside Dogfish Head’s Milton Brewery. From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., folks are invited to join Caligione and Selders from Dogfish, and Mosher and Maull from 302 Horseshoe Crab for a first-sip opportunity and to talk all things 302. To reserve a spot, go to dogfish.com/events/302-lager-release.

The new 302 Lager will be available on draft for on-site consumption at Dogfish Head’s Milton Tasting Room & Kitchen and at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach. It will also be available in 4pk/16oz cans to go at the Milton Tasting Room & Kitchen and Off-Centered Empourium in Rehoboth, priced at $15 per 4pk.