We asked people to participate in Real American Stories and were astonished by the responses. From people we stopped on the sidewalk to household names eager to tell their uniquely American stories, we invite you to watch selections that moved us.
Pushing the limits of pickling by bringing lots of taste to the traditional mason jar.
Aaron Dworkin brings classical music to the inner city, and opens up a world of possibilities.
Anne Mahlum starts a running program that helps homeless men reclaim their lives.
A DC inner city school teaches rugby to a school for the deaf and the results are loud and clear.
A DC inner city school teaches rugby to a school for the deaf and the results are loud and clear.
Some call air guitar part perf. art, pro wrestling and rock’n’roll. Whatever it is, it sure is fun.
An Iraq War veteran, James talks about surviving a suicide attack and serving our country.
She talks about coming over from Italy as a child and the chances America has given her.
She’s following in grandfather’s footsteps, paying it forward, and living up to her good name.
Her parents left Albania so she could grow up with the freedom to live out her “American Dream.”
A 1st grade teacher talks about teaching the Pledge of Allegiance to her students.
The father of entertainer Beyonce, he talks of the importance of reaching for your dreams.
She raised nine children and talks about overcoming adversity and following your dreams.
As devoted parents, they provided a safe and loving environment for over 40 foster babies.
She shares her ancestors’ sacrifices and struggles for the freedoms we enjoy in America.
Inspired by wounded soldiers, he’s in med school training to become a doctor in the U.S. Army.
He shares his admiration for his grandfather and the importance of unity in America.
Julie Smith & Joyce Hogan have served our nation through their husbands’ military service.
They adpoted two children from Russia and share how the experience changed their lives.
Vietnam Vet who talks about how service changed his life and his feeling for this country.
He compares football to unity and talks about the importance of America coming together.
She’s a 3rd generation American who talks of fulfilling the dreams of our founding fathers.
A Vietnam Vet, Anthony talks about surviving a vicious attack, and the costs of freedom.
The couple talks about raising their kids and the freedoms we cherish in this country.
A teacher who credits her ancestors for giving us the freedoms we share in this country.
A Cuban American who talks about how her father risked his life to bring his family here.
Married for 52 years, they talk about growing up and raising a family in a small town.
He came from India to become an engineer and is currently applying for U.S. citizenship.
The award winning country music group talks about performing for the troops in Iraq.
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I love the festina peche with REAL Peach juice pale ale…………thank you sam for turning me on to ales…….I just wish it was a little more available here in miami
Great place, great people, GREAT BEER! My daughter lives in Arlington and EVERYTIME that I visit we spend some time at the Dogfish near her place. She introduced me to Dogfish a couple of years ago, and now it is a tradition.
Keep up the great job.
Bruce
Dogfish Head Beer, innovation, exploration and fun. Those are my thoughts when I think of Dogfish. Great beer and great people work there and we are lucky to have a company like this paving the way for all the other micro breweries to make a mark. Keep up the great work and great brews.
Hey, I love the beer…and it isn’t because I grew up on Southport Island Maine where I thought the REAL Dogfish Head is! Come on Sam…which is it, Delaware or Maine!
sue
DASS IS GOODS BEEER!! Keep up the great work. Hey Ted, you seem a little “up tight”, crack open a 90 min, sit back and relax.
I’ve loved every DFH beer that i’ve tried. From the 60 min. IPA to even the 120 min. hop wine! I always look forward every fall for some delicious punkin ale!
The folks who landed at Plymouth Rock were Puritans, so I doubt they cracked open a beer upon landing. They wanted the “freedom” to worship in a more cloistered and conservative manner. The “American Dream” seems to be the notion that Americans invented something that others had been doing for hundreds of years.
If only I could be in Rehobeth for Halloween! Dogfish Head and the Atlantic two things I miss from the East Coast! You do Delaware proud!
I always keep DFH brews in my fridge. I love the Punkin Ale and the 90 Minute IPA. Sam, keep doing a great job. You guys are awesome…
The DOGFISH HEAD 90min rocks! I live and breathe in Seattle, WA., and my favorite beer (90 min) is brewed 3000+ miles away. Keep it flowing … cheers
Marty
I’m a big fan of Dogfish Head beer ever since I sampled some five or six years ago. The uniqueness of the beer is what really sets them apart from the rest. Just like the Sam Calagione said in the video you either like it a lot or you don’t. Some of their brews are a little to strong for my liking but others are right on. They are doing a great job!!
P.S. – If you are near the Dogfish Head, Rehoboth Beach Deleware restuarant check it out. They have their awesome beer on draft with samples available. And some great food also!!
Congratulations Sam!
I’ve been drinking Dogfish and going to your restuarant since 2000 and I’ve NEVER been disappointed. Whenever I have friends in town I bring them in and will always endorse your products as the BEST beers I’ve ever had. Thanks for making the front plate available for my car as well!
All the best,
Steve
I have just three words for you, Gonzo Imperial Porter.
Who cares about his beer, he is too good looking for words. Just bottle him.
Dogfish Head is awesome beer. The 90 minute is probably my favorite American brew.
Right on!….great beer…I’ve tried 3 differant dogfish head brews….all of them good for differant reasons….I’m a big beer fan and he said it right; it’s just American….can’t put the finger on it. I just remember as a boy, my grandfather, a WWII vet sitting by the pool drinking his Miller High Life…..he was just larger than life…..
I was turned on to your Punkin Ale by my cousin one Thanksgiving and haven’t stopped enjoying Dogfish since. I now brew my own beer with the help of Sam’s book Extreme Brewing. Sam is the most radical brewer around wtih great ideas creating the best beer. Keep up the great work DFH, you guys inspire so many.
It’s great to see how strong the interest in craft beer is. Wow! Real American Stories. Sam does have a great story and I still need to read one of his books titled “Brewing up a business”. Cheers
Sam,
I live in Reho, visiting my sister in Dallas this week. for my Birthday she gets me a six pack of 60 min IPA locally. Props to DFH for marketing great beer nationally!
Also did a great Big Fish Ciopinno dinner. 60 min IPA hit the spot.
Never had it, Not seen it in Stores YET ?!, but I am always looking for a New Good Beer.
Life is to short to drink cheap Beer and on some days I think Beer is a sign that God does still love us. I am working maken my first home made beer a Buck Wheat Mead Beer.
Semper Fi
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Live Free or dig your self a deep Hole
Faith without a Just action is a Worthless faith
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I have drank beer all over the USA and Dogfish Head is one of my favorites. I vacation yearly in Rehobeth Beach DE and one of my first stops is their brewery/bar for a 60 or a 90 min. IPA. Congrats on the piece and continued success!
Cheers,
Doug
I love Dogfish! Great Story.
Thanks for doing this great web site. We need to keep the American Dream alive, and that means real people with real stories with real American vision and values. All Americans, stick together as never before. We need to support each other and the values we all hold in high honor. God bless you. God bless America!
Nice to see a business start off and have a chance to do well in America!
Your Brewery is our favorite place to go when we are the beach. We are always turning our friends on to it! Good music, good atmosphere, and great b tasting beer!
I am a huge fan of Dogfish Head. I loved the story and am proud that you’ve put Delmarva Peninsula on the map! You’ve created passionate brand advocates in all of us who’ve had the pleasure of a bottle of 60 or 90 min. Keep doing exactly what you do!
Scott