Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Dover, Delaware, United States 🇺🇸
Associated with 4 Venues

Established in 2007

Closed in 2023

Contact
1284 McD Dr, Dover, DE, 19901, United States
+1(302) 678-4810
events@fordhamanddominion.com
Subsidiaries
Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company owns 1 brewery/brand:
Description
In 1995, the roof of the Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis, Maryland was removed and a brewhouse lowered in, handcrafting fine ales and lagers under the name of Fordham Brewing. As Fordham’s reputation spread throughout the Chesapeake region, the brewery made the decision to relocate to Dover, Delaware in 2003, where we had room to expand.

1989 stands out as a landmark moment when the Old Dominion Brewing Co. established a brewpub operation in Ashburn, Virginia. The small brewpub quickly became a production brewery that was named one of the Top 50 breweries in the U.S.

Based on our shared values and a common philosophy of quality brewing, Fordham and Dominion joined forces in 2007 and consolidated operations in 2009.

Admin Note: In 2018, Fordham and Dominion Brewing Company ended it's relationship with AB-InBev and is back to being fully independent.
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jgb9348
jgb9348 (12421) reviewed
Dominion Lager from Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company
23 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Gold in colour, mild in smell...strong taste-more like a nice ale! In fact, I prefer this beer over the Dominion Ale! Re-rate: Golden body with a very dense, fluffy white head. Very hoppy aroma, dry-hopped with Saaz. Malty taste, perfectly mixed with nice hops. A great beer...I had this on draught at the brewery tour. Tasted at the Dominion Brewery in Ashburn, Virginia on 23-August-2003.
Tried on 10 Jan 2003 at 13:56
jgb9348
jgb9348 (12421) reviewed
Dominion Ale from Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company
23 years ago
4.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 3.5
Decent smell, good ale colour. Bad and bitter taste! Too bad, as I''m from Virginia, but there are plenty of other good Dominion beers!
Tried on 10 Jan 2003 at 13:33
jhaase
jhaase (15084) reviewed
Dominion Octoberfest from Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company
23 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
from tap, slightly too cold: Brown amber, lightly carbonated. Fruity tastenotes, but did not wow me. A bit watery in the finish.
Tried from Draft on 21 Oct 2002 at 10:06
Dogbrick
Dogbrick (24492) reviewed
Summer Wheat (Wit) from Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company
24 years ago
5.6/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6.5
Murky yellow color with a white, quickly dissipating medium thick head. Lightly spiced citrusy aroma. Somewhat carbonated with a wheaty, lightly fruity flavor. This is the typical lighter, refreshing summer fare that is not among my favorite styles. However, this was pretty good for the style and I hope to score some of their other offerings.
Tried on 31 Aug 2002 at 18:42
Oakes
Oakes (34517) reviewed
Dominion Ale from Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company
24 years ago
4.9/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 5.5
Amber, hazy; aroma of cascades, wood; mild-tasting, slightly citric; wood notes; low bitterness (I'd say max. 25); touch of acid in the finish.
Tried on 02 Jun 2002 at 09:12
Oakes
Oakes (34517) reviewed
Fordham Tavern Ale from Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company
24 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Crisp, floral, leafy - nicely balanced APA. Not the most robust, but very drinkable.
Tried on 29 May 2002 at 20:31
Oakes
Oakes (34517) reviewed
Fordham Maibock from Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company
24 years ago
4.8/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 5
Pale gold; simple, grainy-malty palate. Unchallenging. Maibock by the beach.
Tried on 29 May 2002 at 20:29
Oakes
Oakes (34517) reviewed
Fordham Blue Point Oyster Stout from Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company
24 years ago
5.1/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 5.5
Dark brown. Roast, cocoa - simple and straightforward......................
Tried on 29 May 2002 at 20:27
Oakes
Oakes (34517) reviewed
Helles Lager from Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company
24 years ago
3.8/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 3 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4
Light copper; a little too crisp for the style; a touch of bready malt (there should be more), finishes wet.
Tried on 15 Mar 2002 at 14:17
Oakes
Oakes (34517) reviewed
Copperhead Ale from Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company
24 years ago
5/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 5
Their regular altbier. Copper, lots of spalt on the nose, slight mineral character, chalky body. Similar to some of the lighter alts, like Schumacher.
Tried on 15 Mar 2002 at 14:14