New LaunchOct 15, 2026, 09:46 AM
Dogfish Head's Rare Beer Midas Touch Returns
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Dogfish Head is announcing the highly anticipated return of its rare beer, Midas Touch, starting tomorrow. This beer-wine-mead hybrid, a recreation of a beverage enjoyed by King Midas, is brewed with barley, honey, white Muscat grapes, and saffron, and has an ABV of 9.0%. It will be available across select states and at Dogfish Head's Delaware locations. Midas Touch is part of the brewery's 'Ancient Ales' series, which aims to recreate historical beverages based on scientific evidence.
Key Highlights
- Dogfish Head's rare beer, Midas Touch, is making its return to taps and shelves across select states.
- Midas Touch is a beer-wine-mead hybrid brewed with barley, honey, white Muscat grapes, and saffron.
- The beer has an ABV of 9.0% and is described as a sweet yet dry brew with notes of honey, orchard fruits, and a subtle, earthy spice.
- Dogfish Head's Delaware locations will offer Midas Touch on draft and in 6pk/12oz cans this week.
- Midas Touch was originally created in 1999 by Dogfish Head Founder Sam Calagione in collaboration with biomolecular archaeologist Dr. Patrick McGovern.
- The beer is part of Dogfish Head's 'Ancient Ales' series, which recreates historical beverages based on chemical and archaeological evidence.
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