Dogfish Head Brings Holiday Cheer to Delaware with Special Beer and Festive Events

Cannon Aid, a 6.4% ABV porter brewed with the Lewes Historical Society, honors Lewes’ maritime history. (Photo courtesy of Dogfish Head.)

Dogfish Head’s Delaware locations are ringing in the holiday season with a lineup of events and seasonal offerings, including the debut of Cannon Aid, the brewery’s latest Benevolence Beer.

Cannon Aid, a 6.4% ABV American Porter aged on American oak, was brewed in collaboration with the Lewes Historical Society and pays tribute to Lewes’ maritime history, including the cannonball still lodged in the wall of the historic Cannonball House. The limited-release beer will be available starting Dec. 3 at the Rehoboth EmPOURium and at the Lewes Historical Society’s First Friday event for $16 per 4-pack, with proceeds supporting Lewes Hospitality Night.

“We are delighted to collaborate with Dogfish Head on Cannon Aid, for a brew that shares a unique chapter from Lewes’ storied past while supporting one of its most beloved traditions,” said Andrew J. Lyter, Curator of Maritime History at the Lewes Historical Society. “The Cannonball House and cannonball have come to represent the community of Lewes’ proud maritime heritage and resolute, communal determination in the face of adversity—values that shine brightly during Hospitality Night. This collaboration is a toast to history, togetherness, and the joy of the season.”

Holiday Festivities Across Dogfish Locations

Lewes – Dogfish Inn: Guests can enjoy seasonal drinks like the Peppermint Mocha Latte, starting Dec. 1, and Camp Fire Hot Chocolate while strolling the Lewes Lights tour. Other highlights include:

Hospitality Night (Dec. 4, 5–8 p.m.): Free s’mores kits and warm beverages available for purchase.
Lewes Christmas Parade (Dec. 6): Dogfish drinks and hot chocolate for parade-goers.
NYE Anchor Drop (Dec. 31): Midnight anchor drop from the historic Lightship Overfalls, with an early 8 p.m. drop for children.

Milton Brewery: Starting Dec. 12, the 12 Days of Cocktails brings a series of festive drinks. Dec. 19–20 will feature live music with Marge’s Old Timey Holiday Jamboree and the Back Bay Trio. New Year’s Eve festivities include the 2nd Annual Hop Drop with hot chocolate, the Steampunk Treehouse, and a golden cascade of hops at sunset.

Rehoboth Beach – Brewings & Eats: The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held Dec. 5 at 6 p.m., followed by a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring acoustic performances from Cecilia Grace, Rocky Allen, Emily Moses McNatt, and live band karaoke with The Nick Kashmanian Trio until 1 a.m.

Chesapeake & Maine: Starting mid-November, the restaurant is decorated for the season and serving festive cocktails, including eggnog twists and Porthole infusions. On New Year’s Eve, guests can enjoy a $15 lobster special and a limited holiday menu while ringing in 2026.

Dogfish Head Hospitality’s holiday events offer options for families, friends, and visitors looking to enjoy seasonal drinks, music, and local traditions across coastal Delaware.

For more information, visit Dogfish Head’s website.