Dogfish Head x The Qualified Captain Set Sail with a Coastal Beer You’ll Want in Your Cooler

Just ahead of the World’s Largest Billfish Tournament, Dogfish Head and North Carolina-based boating brand The Qualified Captain are making waves with the release of The Qualified Cast Ashore—a crisp, NC-grown American Pilsner brewed for boaters, beach lovers, and post-catch celebrations.

🍺 Meet The Qualified Cast Ashore

This isn’t just any summer beer. At 5.2% ABV, The Qualified Cast Ashore is light, golden, and totally refreshing—brewed with:

• Epiphany Modern Pils Malt

• Tuxpeno Corn Malt

• Tidewader Gold Rice Malt

• Flaked Rice and Flaked Maize

• Zuper Saazer hops and Andechs Lager yeast
  Expect notes of citrus and a touch of peppery spice. It’s a clean, crisp sipper—perfect for that first toast back at the dock.

“This beer celebrates our shared love for the ocean, drinking good beer, and telling great stories,” said Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head’s Founder & Brewer.

📍 Where to Find It

You can grab this limited-edition pilsner:

• Now in Ocean City, Maryland

• At Dogfish Head’s Rehoboth Beach brewpub and Milton Brewery

• $16 per 4-pack (16oz cans) – only while supplies last!

🎉 Three Chances to Meet Sam Calagione in Ocean City!

On Tuesday, August 5, Dogfish Head’s founder is heading to Ocean City, MD for a day of events with The Qualified Captain:

🕚 11 AM–1 PM – Podcast taping with The Qualified Captain at Pure Lure
👋 2:30–3:30 PM – Meet & greet at Sunset Grille
🍻 4:30–5:30 PM – Meet & greet at Mickey Fins

Don’t miss the chance to swap stories, sip something cold, and celebrate boating culture with one of craft beer’s icons.

🧢 Gear Up with Coastal Merch

To complete the drop, Dogfish Head and The Qualified Captain are launching limited-edition merch designed for life on (and off) the water:

• Lightweight performance hoodie with sun protection

• Quick-dry snapback hat

• Signature boat flag

🛒 Available starting July 29 at
dogfish.com and thequalifiedcaptain.com, and on-site during August events.

⚓ A Beer Built for the Coast

Whether you’re deep-sea fishing, cruising the bay, or just lounging on your porch, The Qualified Cast Ashore is a celebration of maritime heritage, responsible boating, and good times with good people.

If you’re heading to Ocean City or coastal Delaware this week, don’t miss your chance to grab a 4-pack—or two.

Want more on Dogfish Head and other Delaware brews? Check out our local beer features and stay salty.