Crooked Hammock Brewery welcomes summer with Beach Escape

"Our favorite season is about to begin, so it's time to bring newness to the table," says Crooked Hammock Brewer and Beer Manager Jon Schorah. New brews are being sold in artisan cans for the first time at the popular Lewes brewery and backyard beer garden. "As our name implies, at Crooked Hammock we relish the warm months and we have developed a 'uniquely crooked' summer selection of beers that are both refreshing, and capture the spirit of our favorite time of year." Schorah also points out that now The Hammock's guests can do that at their own destination with a choice of two new 12 ounce cans."

"So what's new on tap?" asks Head Brewer Chris Wood. "Some of our favorite craft beers that speak of summer, but still embody our quality standards. Our philosophy is to provide styles of beers that are unique, high quality and sessionable."

The new Beach Escape, White IPA takes center stage with its special release Thursday, May 25, during Steal the Pint Night at 4 p.m. This event includes a take-home glass for the first customers to try the beer, while supplies last.

In addition, two more brews will be available in cans for the summer season - Actively Fishing, a refreshing Czech Pilsner, and Wai Ola, a Cali-style coconut ale which translates into water of life. The Crooked Hammock team has created these go-with brews to complement fun times in the great outdoors.

"Crooked Hammock is a destination where people come to have fun," says Wood. “As brewers we get to use our experience, and our passion for crafting beer that embodies the spirit and energy of this unique place."

"As we have grown, choosing the direction of our brews has been one of the fun aspects of the business. Developing your beer offerings is big part of your personality, your brand," says Wood. "For Crooked Hammock, offering unique and approachable beers that meet a high quality standard continues to be our focus," says Wood.

"We opened with just six house brews crafted right here in our new facility with five tanks. It's on tap, so guests can enjoy a mug here, or take home one of our signature growlers as long as the limited supplies would last," says Hammock's Rich Garrahan. "To keep up with demand, Garrahan says they have expanded their brewing facility, now offering 10 or more different crafted brews. "We're going into our second summer season and people love it!"

Garrahan, who is the managing partner of Crooked Hammock, says "there are a number of great breweries now in our immediate area. It's great to see what they are able to offer from season to season," adding that It keeps the local beer industry interesting all year long.

"But it's Dogfish Head Craft Brewery that we all salute," says Garrahan."Sam [Calagione] was the pioneer who started it for Delaware. Everyone here at The Hammock is thrilled that he just won the James Beard award and brought a lot of the personality to brewing craft beers."

Crooked Hammock Brewery, Restaurant and Backyard Beer Garden is open year round, seven days from 11 a.m. with late night service 'til 1 a.m. 

Located at 36707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes, call 302-644-SUDS (7837) or visit crookedhammock.com.