Celebrating American Craft Beer Week the Delaware Way

Written By CD@9SDC

Every week is craft beer week around here — but American Craft Beer Week (May 12–18) gives us an extra excuse to shout out some of our favorite brews. As we head into the weekend, we’re spotlighting a few top picks from local legends and American favorites that bring bold, creative flavor to every can. Whether you’re stocking up for a backyard hang, a beach trip, or just sipping something new, we’ve got you covered at Girard Craft and Cork!

Local Favorites We’re Loving

Delaware and the surrounding region know how to do craft right. Here are a few standouts from close to home:

  • Big Oyster Cookies N’ Things – Dessert in a can. Rich, sweet, and just indulgent enough.

  • Big Oyster Cage Dive – Crisp, refreshing, and made for patio drinking.

  • Big Oyster Whale Song – A smooth, drinkable brew with coastal vibes.

  • Big Oyster Five Knots – Balanced and bold with a nice hop character.

  • 2SP Back & Forth Pale Ale – Light-bodied with a citrusy snap — a great easy-drinker.

  • Dewey Secret Machine: Vending Machine – Fruited sour fans, don’t miss this drop.

  • Dewey Strawberry Pretzel Salad – A wild and wonderful nod to the classic treat.

Other American Craft Staples

While we love our locals, these national picks deserve a spot in your fridge too:

  • Goose Island Summertime – A crisp Kölsch-style ale perfect for warm weather.

  • Goose Island Big Juice Beer Hug – Bursting with tropical hops.

  • Goose Island Tropical Beer Hug – Juicy, hazy, and fun to drink.

  • Goose Island Beer Hug Mixed IPA Pack – For when you can’t decide on just one.

  • The Veil – The Weapon – A powerhouse IPA with layered complexity.

  • Cape May White IPA – A refreshing twist on classic styles.

  • Evolution Day Crush – A sessionable pale ale with major crushability.

  • Bell’s Big Hearted IPA – bright, hoppy, and bold in all the right ways.

  • Fiddlehead IPA – Bright, hoppy, and beloved for good reason.

No matter how you celebrate, American craft beer is worth raising a glass to — and we’re stocked with flavor-forward picks to keep the good times going all season long.

Come by and grab our curated mixed 4-pack of craft beer if you want to try a bunch of flavors, right now, grab:

  • Down east pomegranate cider

Cheers to local love and independent brewers across the country!

CD@9SDC
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