Dominion Brewing Company Sweetens Drink Portfolio

Written on October 3, 2012 at 10:37 am, by lbigelow

Dover, DE – The Dominion Brewing Company has announced the addition of Black Cherry and Creamy Orange soda to their soft drink portfolio.

Handcrafted with pure cane sugar from the Domino’s factory in Baltimore, and intentionally omitting caffeine and high fructose corn syrup, these sodas continue to uphold Dominion’s standards for quality libations. Black Cherry pays homage to the classic soda fountain beverage, while Creamy Orange undertakes a modern reinterpretation of orange soda by smoothing the traditionally acerbic citrus and invoking the flavor profile of a carbonated creamsicle.

Jim Lutz, President and CEO of Fordham and Dominion Brewing, stated, “As craft beer artists, one of the first things we acknowledge is the fact that there is no one drink that everyone will love: people are different and they have different taste preferences. And yet, until recently, we had not applied this principle to our soft drinks. We are pleased to represent more individuals with our handcrafted Black Cherry and Creamy Orange sodas.”

Black Cherry and Creamy Orange soda are available by the case at the brewery. They join Dominion’s other two sodas, Root Beer and Ginger Ale. A variety twelve-pack containing all four sodas will be released in time for the holidays.

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Fordham and Dominion have been brewing high quality beverages in Dover, Delaware since 2003. They provide tours of the brewery (located at 1284 McD Dr., Dover, DE) and provide samples of their products, such as Hop Mountain, Oak Barrel Stout, Double D and Copperhead Ale every Wednesday at 5:00 and 6:00pm, Friday at 4:30 and 6:00pm and Saturday at 12:30 and 2:00 pm. For more information, visit olddominion.com, fordhambrewing.com or contact Lauren Bigelow at 302.678.4810 Ext. 201.

Fordham and Dominion Brewing Co. Announce First Ever Craft Brew Pub at the Dover International Speedway Monster Mile

Written on September 25, 2012 at 11:05 am, by lbigelow

Dover, DE – The Fordham and Dominion Brewing Company is partnering with Dover International Speedway to offer the first-ever Craft Brew Pub at the Monster Mile during the September 28-30, 2012 NASCAR race weekend.

Showcasing a variety of Fordham and Dominion’s locally handcrafted brews, race fans will have the opportunity to enjoy Dover’s finest ales and lagers at the races. The beers on tap for the event include Fordham’s Copperhead Ale and Helles Lager and Dominion’s Octoberfest and Oak Barrel Stout.

Jim Lutz, President and CEO of Fordham and Dominion was thrilled with the new partnership, “The Fordham and Dominion Brewery is less than four miles from the Monster Mile. It made great sense for us to partner with Dover International Speedway to promote both of our local brands. We look forward to introducing folks to an easygoing, craft beer that is brewed in their own backyard.”

Echoing the brewery’s sentiments, Michael Tatoian, executive vice president and COO for Dover Motorsports, Inc, stated, “We’re always looking for new ways to enhance the race weekend experience for our fans, and the partnership with Fordham and Old Dominion is another way for us to do that. Featuring the Craft Brew Pub at the Monster Mile will allow our fans to get a taste of Dover during their stay.”

Open from 10 a.m. to 7p.m. throughout race weekend, the Craft Brew Pub will be located in a comfortable, tented area in Victory Plaza, near the Monster Monument, and is presented by AAA.

To learn more about the featured beers for race weekend, as well as all of the others the breweries have to offer, visit www.FordhamBrewing.com or www.OldDominion.com. You can also find both at either Facebook.com/Fordham-Brewing-Co or Facebook.com/Old-Dominion-Brewing-Co, as well as on Twitter at either @FordhamBrewing or @DominionBrewing.

NASCAR returns to Dover International Speedway Sept. 28-30, 2012 for the Sept. 30 “AAA 400” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the Sept. 29 “OneMain Financial 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race and the Sept. 28 “American Real TV 150” NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race.

For tickets or more information, call 800-441-RACE or click here. You can also keep up with the Monster Mile at Facebook.com/DoverInternationalSpeedway or on Twitter at @MonsterMile.

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Fordham and Dominion have been brewing high quality beverages in Dover, Delaware since 2003. They provide tours of the brewery (located at 1284 McD Dr., Dover, DE) and provide samples of their products, such as Hop Mountain, Oak Barrel Stout, Double D and Copperhead Ale every Wednesday at 5:00 and 6:00pm, Friday at 4:30 and 6:00pm and Saturday at 12:30 and 2:00 pm. For more information, visit olddominion.com, fordhambrewing.com or contact Lauren Bigelow at 302.678.4810 Ext. 201.

Dominion Root Beer Spotted at 2012 Olympics

Written on September 19, 2012 at 5:08 am, by lbigelow

Dover, DE – On August 8, 2012, U.S. Olympic medalists, Kim Rhode and Corey Codgell tweeted pictures of celebratory root beer floats in London made with Dominion Root Beer.

Corey tweeted a photo of Dominion Root Beer with the caption, “Root beer floats in London w/ @KimRhode Question of the day: Which is better more ice cream or root beer in a float?”  Kim echoed the tweet with one of her own,” Having a root beer float with teammate @CoreyCodgell in London… Who would have thought!!!”

Kim Rhode won the gold medal for skeet shooting this year, tying an Olympic record
by hitting 99 of 100 targets, as well as being the first woman to win three gold medals for shooting.  Corey Cogdell won Olympic bronze for trapshooting in 2008, the first woman to ever win an Olympic medal in her sport. In London 2012, she placed 11th in her qualifying round.

Dominion Root Beer has been brewed for over 20 years using an original American recipe found at the Library of Congress. Made with pure honey, pure cane sugar, and yucca root this beverage contains no high fructose corn syrup.

Fordham and Dominion Brewing had another Olympic connection this year.  In 2012, Fordham UK sponsored the Great Britain women’s beach volleyball team, Shauna Mullin and Zara Dampney. Zara stated, “We’re extremely grateful for Fordham’s support, which has made it possible for us to focus on playing the best volleyball we can.”

Fordham and Old Dominion have been brewing high quality beverages in Dover, Delaware since 2003.  They provide tours of the brewery (located at 1284 McD Dr., Dover, DE) and provide samples of their products, such as Scotch Ale, Oak Barrel Stout, Baltic Porter and Copperhead Ale every Wednesday at 5:00 and 6:00pm, Friday at 4:30 and 6:00pm and Saturday at 12:30 and 2:00 pm.  For more information, visit olddominion.com, fordhambrewing.com or contact Lauren Bigelow at 302.678.4810 Ext. 201.

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Movie Night at the Brewery – The Big Lebowski

Written on August 15, 2012 at 7:11 am, by lbigelow

A portion of the event will benefit the local fire department!

Tickets will be available for pick-up at the brewery (M-F 9-5) or held at will call on the day of the event.

Questions? Send us an e-mail

The Return of Dominion Octoberfest

Written on July 30, 2012 at 7:20 am, by lbigelow

Dover, DE – The Dominion Brewing Company will be releasing Octoberfest at the beginning of August this year to meet consumer demand.

One of the Dominion’s seasonal offerings, Octoberfest is modeled after a traditional German Maerzen.  This amber colored lager contains three hop varieties, Tradition, Saaz, and Hallertau,  and eight malts, including Vienna, Munich, Caramunich, Wheat, Dark Crystal, Carafoam and Chocolate. It is 6.0% ABV and 20 IBUs.

Casey Hollingsworth, Dominion Vice President of Sales and Marketing, stated, “Dominion Octoberfest is that beer that people seem to look forward to every year.  It’s truly a tradition at the brewery and craft beer drinkers have really come to respect our interpretation of the style.  It’s also a transitional time for beer as people begin moving from lighter style wheat beers and Pilsners to more full-bodied and flavorful offerings.”

Dominion Octoberfest is a GABF Gold Medal Winner and took the Gold Medal at last year’s Cap City Oktoberfest event in Shirlington, VA.   It will be available in six-packs and on draft.

Fordham and Old Dominion have been brewing high quality beverages in Dover, Delaware since 2003.  They provide tours of the brewery (located at 1284 McD Dr., Dover, DE) and provide samples of their products, such as Scotch Ale, Oak Barrel Stout, Baltic Porter and Copperhead Ale every Wednesday at 5:00 and 6:00pm, Friday at 4:30 and 6:00pm and Saturday at 12:30 and 2:00 pm.  For more information, visit olddominion.com, fordhambrewing.com or contact Lauren Bigelow at 302.678.4810 Ext. 201.

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Dominion Brewing Set To Release Double IPA

Written on June 25, 2012 at 7:27 am, by lbigelow

Dominion Brewing Set To Release Double IPA

Dover, DE – The Dominion Brewing Company is set to roll out “Double D,” a double IPA, at the beginning of July.

Double D, the second of Dominion’s pin-up inspired “Bomber Girls,” is a full-bodied Imperial India Pale Ale that flaunts sultry guava, mango and tropical fruit aromas, as a result of dry hopping with Citra and Simcoe hops. Brewed with light toasted malts and Bravo bittering hops, this double delights with smooth warming alcohols and a torrid finish. A daring draft, she is available for a limited duration, deploying at 10.2% ABV and 90 IBUs. Double D will be available in 22oz bottles and on draft.

Master Brewer Walter Trifari stated, “Because this beer is bottle conditioned at 10.2% ABV, it will cellar well. Drink one now and save one for later.”
Fordham and Old Dominion have been brewing high quality beverages in Dover, Delaware since 2003. They provide tours of the brewery (located at 1284 McD Dr., Dover, DE) and provide samples of their products, such as Scotch Ale, Oak Barrel Stout, Baltic Porter and Copperhead Ale every Wednesday at 5:00 and 6:00pm, Friday at 4:30 and 6:00pm and Saturday at 12:30 and 2:00 pm.

Know Your Market Manager – Brittney Thomas

Written on May 23, 2012 at 5:06 am, by lbigelow

If you are enjoying a Fordham or Dominion beer in Delaware, chances are, that is due to Brittney Thomas. One of the newest members of the brewery sales team, Britt was hired back in December to represent the Delaware and Eastern Maryland regions. Within three months of joining the staff, she has impressed us all with her go-get ‘em attitude and salesmanship.

When Brittney is not kicking firkins around the brewery or hosting a tap takeover at one of the craft-centric restaurants, she can be found soaking up the sun while enjoying a pint of Big Thaw.

Favorite Quote: “Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious.”

Would you prefer – Swimming in a vat of wort or napping in a fermenter?: Swimming in a vat of wort….of course, even though I’d rather it be a pool of noodles.

Favorite Animal: My miniature horse, Booger.

Second Best Thing You Can Imagine: This is difficult, because my imagination runs wild and I don’t want to just choose one thing so here we goes…

1. A beach, crystal clear water, warm breeze, sand all over me, sun kissed skin, pina colada in my right, strawberry daiquiri in my left.
2. Strawberries dipped in the new Philadelphia chocolate cream cheese.
3. World Peace

R2Hop2

Written on March 3, 2012 at 6:45 am, by lbigelow

What: R2Hop2 Beer and Music Festival
Where: Fordham & Dominion Brewing Co.,1284 Mc D Dr. Dover, DE 19901
When: April 27, 2013 12-7pm
Cost: $20 in Advance, $30 at the Door. Under 18 Free. (We will not be running Groupons)
Parking: Limited, please carpool.

Event will occur rain or shine
Tickets Available for Purchase at the gate

Bands:

Special Events:
Firkin Tappings
Keg Toss Competition
Sumo Wrestling
Golf Simulator

Food Vendors:
Fordham Bier Dawgs
Potato Pancakes
Vitale’s Italian Ice & Homemade Ice Cream

Local Businesses:
Delaware Hop Scene (Wilmington, DE)
HomeCraftBrewing.com (Newark, DE)
Tastefully Simple
Rockstar Glassworks
Recycled CD, Clock, and Magnet Art
Dynamic Dips

Beneficiaries:
Dover Fraternal Order of the Police

On Draft:
Beach House
Wisteria Wheat
Cherry Blossom Lager
Copperhead Ale
Helles Lager
Rams Head IPA
Hop Mountain
Oak Barrel Stout
Root Beer

Sponsored by Dover-Rent-All Tents and Events, 93.5 The Beach, Classic Rock 98.5, Cargill Malting, and Green Bay Packaging.

Know Your Dry Hopper — R2Hop2

Written on February 20, 2012 at 8:39 am, by lbigelow

People often wonder what the life of a Dry Hopping machine is like. It is actually quite sordid. Hooking up with various fermentation tanks and mugging for pictures with visitors leaves R2Hop2 little time to relax and enjoy the dream. But he always says, “beep boop beep” (literally translated to “But it could be worse. I could be working in human-cyborg relations”). R2Hop2′s chipper and upbeat attitude always leaves people smiling. His hip-hopiness is why he was the obvious choice as the spokesperson for the Brewery’s musicfest. That, and Cher was busy.

Favorite Quote: “Balling on beats got hops like breweries. Sideline haters need to chill where the cooler is.”

Darth Vader or Darth Maul: Darth Vader

Favorite Animal: Tauntan

Second Best Thing You Can Imagine: Dry Hopping a Double IPA, no strings attached.

Know Your Production Planner — AC Lucas

Written on January 23, 2012 at 9:25 am, by lbigelow

Take a visit to the brewery any weekday morning before the sun rises (which we don’t recommend at all) and you will find A.C., our Production Planner and Material Procurement Expert. Like any respectable brewery, Fordham and Dominion Brewing does have a resident professional golfer, and that person is A.C. A former golf professional and current member of the PGA, he can often be found on the four-hole golf course surrounding the brewery.

When A.C. is not busy making the brewery run, he enjoys playing golf, taking his RV out for a spin, and smoking cigars.

Favorite Quote: “It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses”

Batman or Superman: Superman… obviously!

Favorite Animal: My dog, Gus

Second Best Thing You Can Imagine: Putting on my socks and realizing “Hey, these don’t have any holes!”

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