Hopping on the bike with Dogfish Head

With a tax return from The Great and Powerful IRS burning a hole in my bib shorts, I went shopping online for a beer-themed bike jersey recently, hoping to purchase one that was fashionable, reasonably priced and representative of an edgy, progressive brewer. Happily, after an oft-frustrating search, I reeled in the perfect match from Dogfish Head. Made by Capo, a California company that’s a primo producer of cycling wear, the jersey cost $80, a fair price considering that Sierra Nevada sells its Capo jerseys for $100. Black, with white lettering and green accents, it’s a little more understated than I expected from Dogfish Head, which has a well-deserved reputation for pushing the boundaries of brewing. It comes with the standard three pockets in the back, suitable for carrying a cell phone, gels, and assorted junk while cycling. The pockets will also allow you, while partying, to carry three bottles of Dogfish Head. I’m off to the races here, so to speak, with ApriHop, 60-Minute IPA and Sixty-One.