Who owns Dogfish Head?
Dogfish Head is owned by Boston Beer (the United States, NYSE: SAM), which has owned the brand since 3 July 2019.[1] Dogfish Head was founded in 1995 in Milton, Delaware and was independent until 2019.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Boston Beer Company, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1995–2019)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Boston, Massachusetts
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Milton, Delaware
- Founded
- 1995
- Category
- Beverages › Beer › Ale
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: SAM
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Dogfish Head
Dogfish Head was founded in Delaware in 1995 and built a following on unusual beers, including one brewed continuously with hops added minute by minute for an hour. Boston Beer merged with it in 2019 in a deal valued at about $300 million.
Ownership timeline of Dogfish Head
- 2019 – present Boston Beer [1] verified
Where Dogfish Head sits in Boston Beer
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Dogfish Head?
The parent company of Dogfish Head is Boston Beer, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Dogfish Head American?
Yes. Dogfish Head originated in the United States in 1995 and its owner, Boston Beer, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Boston Beer owned Dogfish Head?
Boston Beer has owned Dogfish Head since 3 July 2019.
Who owned Dogfish Head before Boston Beer?
Dogfish Head was an independent company from its founding in 1995 in Milton, Delaware until Boston Beer acquired it in 2019.
Is Dogfish Head still owned by Boston Beer?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Dogfish Head is still owned by Boston Beer. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] The Boston Beer Company, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-24 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 24 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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