An Open Letter to Dogfish Head

Dear Dogfish,

I love your alehouse, that's no secret. I have your number plugged into my phone, and I regularly call to see which beers you have on tap (side note, please educate your phone answerers that when I ask for "limited release beers" this does not include your "Lawnmower Light" and "Shelter Pale Ale" and any of the other regular, year-round beers. I've been there enough times that I pretty much have your regular beer menu memorized. I want to know the interesting beers that aren't always there... hence "limited release beers" in my original inquiry. Anyway, moving on...).

We came to your beer dinner tonight and while it was enjoyable enough, I have a few critiques.

1) You served your beers at the wrong temperature. We had to hold the Theobroma and Midas Touch in our hands for a good 10 minutes before it was borderline warm enough, and even then, it could have been warmer. You're an alehouse and you only serve your own beers. Serve them the way they're meant to be.

2) What was up with the salad dressing? You gave us one tiny container to share. We asked for a second one and the server never came back. Is there a salad dressing shortage I'm not aware of?

3)Sauerbraten is sour. You served us roast beef with gravy. Personally, I like roast beef with gravy. However, I was expecting sauerbraten because, well, that's what you advertised. I was disappointed.

Seriously, Dogfish, I am one of your biggest fans. Your entire line-up of beers is solid, and we look forward to all of your new, interesting releases, as well as our old favorites- World Wide Stout, 120 min., etc. I'll still be calling once a week to see if you have great things on tap, but I would think twice about another beer dinner in the near future.

XOXO,
Heather