Engine 19 IPA, the new collaboration between Garnet Hathaway, Flyers Charities and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. (Credit: Philadelphia Flyers)
Philadelphia Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway, Flyers Charities and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery announced their new collaboration Wednesday morning: Engine 19 IPA, a citrus-forward pale ale.
The collaboration will support Hathaway's long-running mission of supporting local first responders and their families through his and his wife Lindsay's Hath's Heroes initiative.
Per the Flyers, Engine 19 IPA was created to bring people together for a cause, something Hathaway and Dogfish Head both strive to do. Hathaway and Dogfish Head worked closely for a year to create a beer that would be "both flavorful and meaningful, with a recipe inspired by community connection, approachability, and celebration."
The result of that hard work is Engine 19 IPA, a 6.5% ABV beer described by the Flyers as "featuring Simcoe, Chinook and Citra hops for aromas of pine and pithy citrus rounded out by flavors of passion fruit, toffee and biscuit."
"Lindsay and I are beyond thrilled for Engine 19 to finally hit the shelves," Hathaway said in a press release. "This isn't just a beer, it's a way to support the people who show up for our communities day in and day out."
The Hathaways launched Hath's Heroes in 2019, and since then, they have positively impacted the first responder community at every stop of their NHL journey. Since joining the Flyers in 2023, Hathaway has hosted first responders as his guests at Flyers games and met with them postgame.
"For as long as we've been brewing beer (30 years!), Dogfish Head has also been committed to giving back to our local communities through out Beer & Benevolence program," Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Founder & Brewer, said.
"It's been a blast collaborating with Garnet and Lindsay and the Flyers Charities team, and we're super excited to see how drinkers respond to Engine 19 IPA. Together, we've crafted one heck of a beer that not only tastes good, but it does good!"
"Garnet brought this idea to us with a clear passion for supporting first responders and making a difference through Hath's Heroes," said Blair Listino, Chair of Flyers Charities and Flyers Alternate Governor.
"To see it come to life with the help of Dogfish Head has been incredible, and we're proud to be part of something that gives back in such a meaningful and authentic way."
Flyers Charities and Dogfish Head will host an official launch party to celebrate Engine 19 IPA hitting shelves next month. The event, held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at PHS Beer Garden South Street from 6-8 p.m., will feature Engine 19 IPA samples, Flyers raffle items and appearances by Flyers players and personalities.
For a more in-depth look, check out the behind-the-scenes video made by On the Fly Productions that chronicles the creation of Engine 19 IPA from start to finish:
Engine 19 IPA will be available on draft and in 6pk/12oz cans throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware. It will also be available at Flyers games this season.
