How I Built This with Guy Raz Dogfish Head Craft Brewery: Sam and Mariah Calagione (2022)
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Feb 3, 2025 Sam and Mariah Calagione, co-founders of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, share their inspiring journey from high school sweethearts to craft beer pioneers. They discuss innovative brewing techniques and the use of quirky ingredients like cherries and licorice. With humorous anecdotes from their early days, including writing a bill to legalize their brewpub, they reflect on community support and the unique identity of craft breweries. Their remarkable story also touches on the challenges and triumphs that led to their brewery's impressive growth and eventual acquisition.
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Expulsion and Dog's Death
- Sam Calagione was kicked out of high school for various offenses, including selling beer to underage students.
- After getting expelled, his dog died the next day, creating a traumatic experience.
Discovering Craft Beer
- Sam Calagione's interest in craft beer began while working at Nacho Mama's, a craft beer bar in NYC.
- He discovered diverse beers and developed a passion for them, leading him to explore homebrewing.
First Homebrew
- Sam's first homebrewing experiment involved a cherry-infused pale ale, inspired by Belgian fruit beers.
- He accidentally melted the carpet while sterilizing bottles, resulting in unique "built-in coasters."