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16 Mile celebrates Delaware Day

Chris Mlynarczyk, president of the 1st Delaware Regiment, left, and John Foskey Jr., field commander, showed their Delaware pride at the event. The 1st Delaware Regiment was also represented at a Delaware Day event in New Castle County. BY NICK ROTH
Nick Roth
December 17, 2012
Claus Hagelman, director of sales and marketing at 16 Mile, left, and Chad Campbell, brewery co-founder, tapped beer outside throughout the event. BY NICK ROTH
16 Mile co-founder Brett McCrea, left, stops in to grab some dessert from King's Ice Cream with owner Rudy Spoor and former owner Tom King. King's collaborated with the brewery, using its beer as an ingredient in ice cream. BY NICK ROTH
Patty's owner Patty Jacob, left, poses for a photo with Doug Roach. Patty's, located on Bedford Street near 16 Mile, is a sandwich shop that features a constantly changing menu with healthy options and many classics. BY NICK ROTH
16 Mile partnered with Great Scott Broadcasting to offer live entertainment throughout the event in the brewery's tavern and a tent outside near a bonfire. BY NICK ROTH
A bonfire helped keep the hundreds of guests warm and dry on a damp Friday night in Georgetown. BY NICK ROTH

Several hundred people celebrated Delaware's 225th birthday by drinking beer, consuming specialties from a variety of local restaurants and enjoying the grooves of area musicians at 16 Mile Brewery in Georgetown.

Delaware Day was created to honor the state's birth on Dec. 7, 1787, the first of the colonies to sign the Constitution of the United States. The event featured 16 Mile's entire selection of beer, including its collaborations with other breweries and nonprofit organizations, as well as food from Bethany Blues, King's Ice Cream and Patty's. Live music was played simultaneously in the brewery's new tavern and a small tent just outside.

The event served as a fundraiser for Children and Families First, and several other nonprofit organizations were in attendance at the inaugural event. 16 Mile donated $1 from every pint sold at the event, totaling about $500 for Children and Families First.

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Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams. 

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