UNTAPPED Discover the bold, the refreshing, and the downright delicious at Delaware’s craft beverage locations. From creative sours to barrel-aged masterpieces, here are some must-try drinks you don’t want to miss. Delaware DelaWare untaPPeD 1. Big Oyster Brewery Hammerhead IPA An assertive West Coast-style IPA featuring piney hops and citrus zest. It’s a must-try for hopheads looking for something with teeth. 6. Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery Wine Slushy Chill out with a wine slushy. Choose from Red Sangria, White Sangria, a Sangria Swirl, or the Drink of the Month. 2. Crooked Hammock Brewery Hammock Light Bright, crisp, and endlessly drinkable, this light lager delivers full flavor without the heaviness. A refreshing brew that proves light beer doesn’t have to be light on taste. 7. Thompson Island Brewing Company No Bad Days Crisp, clean, and brewed for the coastal lifestyle, No Bad Days is a southern Delaware-style lager that’s full of flavor but never heavy. Perfect for beach days, bonfires, and backyard bites. Crooked hammock Brewery 3. Dewey Beer Co. Secret Machine (Flavor Combos Vary) This rotating series of sours and fruit beers includes wild combinations like Suntan Lotion and Strawberry, Blueberry Gelato. Thick, flavorful, and often beer-smoothie adjacent, it’s an experience in a glass. Local Tip Did you know that beer is one of the world’s oldest beverages? Our founding fathers recognized its potential. For a taste of the “Ales of the Revolution” series, visit Jessop’s Tavern , where historically based beers favored by historical figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson are waiting to be sampled. It’s the only location outside of the brewery and package stores where you can get them. 4. First State Brewing Company Triangle Theory This crispy lager is clean, refreshing, and packed with subtle melon notes. Easy-drinking and ultra-craveable — everything you want in a go-to lager. 5. Painted Stave Distilling Lemon Drop (To-Go) Bright, zesty, and refreshing, this lemon drop to-go cocktail features Silver Screen vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Jessop’s tavern ©Sam Dean Photography VisitDelaware.com 27
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