Dogfish and Lloyd’s to unveil WondeRoasty collab Dec. 6

Dogfish Head and Lloyd’s Market, the iconic independent grocery store in Lewes, have teamed up for a one-of-a-kind collaboration beer inspired by WondeRoast rotisserie chicken.

Since the 1970s, Lloyd’s Market has sold over a million WondeRoast chickens, a favorite of Dogfish Head founder Sam Calagione. He recently rallied the Dogfish Head brewing team to create its perfect beer pairing.

Releasing Friday, Dec. 6, WondeRoasty Stout (5% ABV) is a semi-sweet, robust stout infused with the spices and herbs that season WondeRoast chicken. Brewed with sweet and smoked paprika, rosemary, black garlic, sea salt and black pepper, its warm, roasty character is balanced with the subtle sweetness of Demerara sugar.

“The best part of owning a small-town, family-run grocery store for over 50 years is seeing locals supporting locals,” said Lloyd’s Market co-owner Lenny Pollitt. “Sam and Mariah texted me out of the blue with a wild idea for an off-centered beer collaboration. Beer with chicken seasoning – who would have thought? That’s how WondeRoasty Stout was born.”

Caliagione and Pollit will toast their collaboration at Dogfish Head’s annual tree lighting event from 6 to 8 p.m., Dec. 6, at the Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats courtyard in Rehoboth Beach. The event will include a vendor market, holiday treats, live music, a winter coat drive and more. Dogfish Head’s culinary team and Lloyd’s Market have also created a special WondeRoast chicken salad sandwich, available Dec. 6, at Brewings & Eats.

“Mariah and I have lived in downtown Lewes for nearly 30 years and think of the Lloyd's Market family as an extension of our own,” said Sam. “As you open the door, the signature aroma of WondeRoast chicken is almost as warm and inviting a greeting as the one you get from the staff at Lloyd's themselves, especially Lenny, who's always ready with a smile and excitement for what's new in store.”