Dogfish Head Celebrates 10th Year as "Official Beer of Record Store Day" with Launch of Collaborative Grateful Dead Vinyl & List of Music Events

Core Points - Dogfish Head celebrates its 10th consecutive year as the "Official Beer of Record Store Day" by collaborating with Grateful Dead to launch a vinyl compilation album titled ON A BACK PORCH VOL. 1, available in independent record stores starting April 12, 2025 [1][2] - The album features live versions of classic Grateful Dead songs, compiled by Dogfish Head Founder Sam Calagione and Grateful Dead Archivist David Lemieux, and is designed to complement the Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale, a new beer with 5.3% ABV [2][3] Company Initiatives - Dogfish Head will host various music-centric events at its locations in Delaware to celebrate Record Store Day, emphasizing the importance of independent record stores in building community [3] - Events include a happy hour with interactive crafts at Dogfish Head Chesapeake & Maine, a Grateful Dead listening party at Brewings & Eats, and a "Shakedown Street" Market at the Milton Brewery featuring local vendors and exclusive Record Store Day releases [4][5][6] Product Offerings - The Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale is a year-round offering brewed with Kernza® grains, granola, and hops that impart tropical fruit flavors, available in various packaging options [2] - The ON A BACK PORCH VOL. 1 album spans multiple years of Grateful Dead music and includes both popular and rare tracks, mastered by a GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer [2] Industry Context - Record Store Day is an annual celebration of independent record stores, highlighting their cultural significance and community roles [3][16] - The collaboration between Dogfish Head and Grateful Dead reflects a growing trend of partnerships between beverage companies and music entities to enhance brand experiences and community engagement [9]