Can you mustard up the courage to try this fairground’s new brew of choice?
Fletcher’s Corny Dogs announced that it will be debuting its infamous mustard-flavored beer at the State Fair of Texas for the first time this year.
The beer was first brewed as part of a collaboration with Fort Worth’s Martin House Brewing for its second annual Glizzy Fest in 2023. It touts a 5.5% alcohol by volume, about the same as a can of Stella Artois.
The Fletcher family have been a staple at the state fair since 1942, where they premiered their namesake corny dogs. Their decision to add the unconventional beer to their lineup falls in line with the Martin House’s tendency to try and defy, or in some cases violate, their customers’ palettes.
The Martin House makes a point of introducing some of the strangest brews to the public. In the past, the brewery has even manufactured its own, ranging from hot dog water-flavored seltzer to an Elf-themed beer inspired by Buddy the Elf’s favorite meal: cold spaghetti topped with maple syrup and M&Ms.
Fletcher’s has always preferred mustard over ketchup, refusing to even introduce the tomato-based condiment as an option at the fair until 1994, according to its website.
In 2023 alone, Fletcher’s sold over half a million of its corny dogs. About 500,000 are sold annually throughout the fair’s 24-day run, according to the Fletcher’s Corny Dogs website.
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