About
First State Brewing Company is an award-winning brewery with taprooms and kitchens in Middletown and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. They produce a year-round lineup including First State Hazy IPA, First State IPA, and First State Pilsner. Voted Best New Brewery in the USA by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice 2023.
Year-round core beers: Hazy IPA, IPA, Pilsner
Taproom and kitchen at both locations
Trivia nights and events
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What They Make
First State Hazy
Hoppy without being too bitter. Healthy addition of Citra hops with strong tasting notes of tropical fruit and citrus. Smooth and bright.
First State IPA
Perfect representation of a West Coast Style IPA. Centennial, Simcoe, Idaho 7 & Citra hops for classic notes of pine & resin.
First State Pils
Clean, crisp, and insanely crushable. Light Citra hop addition adds a bright pop of citrus.
Awards
Best Trivia Night North
2025
Best New Brewery in the USA
2023
Upcoming Events
FSBC Trivia
Apr 23, 2026
Trivia night at Middletown
$1 Wing Wednesday
Apr 29, 2026
Wing special at Middletown
FSBC Trivia
Apr 30, 2026
Trivia night at Middletown
Latest News
Introducing: Our New Year-Round Beer Lineup