Nothing goes better with a beer than a good story - and this beer's got one that goes back over 2700 years, to the tomb of Phrygian King Midas, in what is now modern-day Turkey. Using molecular archeology, University of Pennsylvania researcher Patrick McGovern tested the contents of bowls and jars found at Midas' funeral feast. In the scraps of pottery, McGovern detected traces of Muscat grapes, barley, saffron and honey. Inspired by this ancient recipe, the innovative brewers at Dogfish Head Brewery in Delaware created the Midas Touch Golden Elixir. This heady concoction has been described as a combination of wine, mead and dry ale and is sure to dazzle the beer connoisseur and white wine aficionado alike. And while the Midas Touch Golden Elixir might not turn everything you touch to gold, this "Best Of's" strong notes of honey and melon are a perfect complement for risottos, baked fish and chicken, pan-Asian fusion cuisines and curries. A great beer to share with friends, the Midas Touch will definitely dazzle your friends with its mythic flavor.

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