Dock your boat and raise a glass! Dogfish Head is teaming up with The Qualified Captain, a North Carolina-based lifestyle brand renowned for championing responsible boating, to unveil The Qualified Cast Ashore, a crisp and refreshing American Pilsner brewed with North Carolina-grown ingredients. Since its founding, The Qualified Captain has carved out a reputation as a bold advocate for safety, camaraderie, and seafaring pride — values that resonate deeply in coastal communities and perfectly complement the spirit of this coastal-inspired collaboration.
Crafted for the coast, The Qualified Cast Ashore (5.2% ABV) is brewed using a blend of Epiphany Modern Pils Malt, Tuxpeno Corn Malt, Tidewader Gold Rice Malt, Flaked Rice, and Flaked Maize for a brilliant golden hue, a light body, and a clean, dockside-ready finish.
Hopped with Zuper Saazer hops and fermented with Andechs Lager yeast, each sip delivers crisp notes of citrus and peppery spice … the ultimate apres-cruise tipple.
“The Qualified Cast Ashore not only celebrates Dogfish Head’s coastal roots but speaks to The Qualified Captain’s commitment to maritime heritage,” said Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Founder & Brewer. “This collaboration came out of our shared love for the ocean, drinking good beer and telling great stories. It’s brewed for those who appreciate good company, simple moments by the water, and a cold drink at the end of the day.”
Hitting shelves now, just in time for the “World’s Largest Billfish Tournament,” The Qualified Cast Ashore will be available in select east coast markets, including Ocean City, Md., where the annual contest takes place. Folks can also stop by Dogfish Head’s Rehoboth, Del., locations or The Milton Brewery to enjoy a draft pour of The Qualified Cast Ashore or to pick up a 4pk/16oz cans to-go. Priced at $16 per 4pk/16oz cans. Available only while supplies last.
“We built The Qualified Captain around respect for the water and good times with good people. Teaming up with Dogfish Head to brew The Qualified Cast Ashore was a no-brainer,“said Aaron Stasiak, a Qualified Captain Representative. “It’s the kind of beer we’d want in our cooler to celebrate with the entire crew after a great day on the water.”
But that’s not all! To pair with a pint of The Qualified Cast Ashore, Dogfish Head and The Qualified Captain are releasing a suite of collaborative, coastal-inspired merchandise. Gear up with the limited-edition Dogfish Head x The Qualified Captain collection—featuring a lightweight, long sleeve hoodie with moisture-wicking performance and built-in sun protection that adds an extra layer of defense against everyday exposure, a quick-dry snapback hat, and a signature boat flag, available for purchase beginning July 29, on both brands’ websites, www.dogfish.com and www.thequalifiedcaptain.com, respectively.
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