250 Years of Beers
January 01, 2026 until December 31, 2026
WHEN
2026 America 250
WHERE
Dacha Shaw and Navy Yard
ABOUT
Before there was a country, there was beer. From colonial taverns to modern taprooms, America’s story has always been poured by the pint.
To commemorate the 250th year of the United States, we're taking a tour of beer through the 50 states. Each month we'll feature a beer from 3-5 states in chronological order of when they entered the union. We'll feature craft breweries from across the country as well as some America's most American beer makers. From revolution to refreshment, learn a little bit about our history with us, and take a journey across time and states.
FEBRUARY
New Jersey (1787) | Featured Beer : Flying Fish - Salt & Sea Session Sour
We found a beer from New Jersey! Our gratitude to Flying Fish Brewery, who reached out and hooked us up with this fabulous beer. Salt & Sea is a gose-inspired session sour with strawberry and lime.
Connecticut (1788) | Featured Beer : Fat Orange Cat - Baby Kittens Hazy IPA
A mainstay on our menu for a reason! Fat Orange Cat makes some of the best East Coast IPAs on, well, the East Coast. We love this beer as much as we love our own kitties.
Massachusetts (1788) | Featured Beer : Sam Adams - Boston Lager
Massachusetts has some of the best breweries in the country, but the Founding Father energy from Sam Adams made this an easy choice. Fun fact: When Boston Lager was first brewed in 1984, there were less than 100 breweries in the U.S. Today there are over 9,900.
Maryland (1788) | Featured Beer : Union Craft - Duckpin Pale Ale
What better way to celebrate our more perfect union than with Baltimore's own Union Craft Brewing Company. Duckpin is an exemplary American Pale Ale, with grapefruit, pine, and herbal notes and a harmonious balance of soft malts and crisp bitterness.
South Carolina (1788) | Featured Beer : Westbrook Brewing Gose
Kudos to South Carolina and Westbrook Brewing for creating this authentic and delicious gose. (Pronounced 'GOES-uh' ). This unique style of German sour beer uses wheat, salt, and coriander for a pleasantly bold and refreshing tart ale.
All visiting beers available at Dacha Shaw throughout February, while supplies last!