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Review: Dogfish Head Midas Touch Golden Elixir

Dogfish Head is famous (or infamous, depending on your tastes) in the craft brewing world. Founder and President Sam Calagione is credited by many for leading the “extreme” beer movement with his unique concoctions, brewing “off-centered ales for off-centered people.” I’d be willing to count myself among the brewery’s most enthusiastic supporters, and am always delighted to find a brew from Dogfish I haven’t tried yet.

Midas Touch Golden Elixir is one of Dogfish Head’s limited monthly releases, and should be available throughout the brewery’s distribution area. Dogfish releases around 1,700-1,800 cases of the brew per month, so any decent beer shop in your neighborhood should have it in stock. Like most of Dogfish Head’s beers, Midas Touch runs a bit more expensive than your run-of-the-mill brew; I found it for 3.50 per 12-oz bottle, and just shy of $10 for a four-pack. Continue reading