Beer, but make it art. That's exactly what Bradenton's Motor Works Brewing was tasked to do when it partnered up with The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg. The duo has collaborated to create two brews that will debut at the upcoming fundraising event, Los Vinos de Dalí, on March 29.
The Dalí-inspired beers are available in 16-ounce cans wrapped with an iconic Dalí painting. A release from the museum touches on the flavor combinations and reasoning behind each brewed creation:
Salvador’s Wit: A surreally purple witbier brewed with Spanish Tempranillo grapes. Inspired by Dalí, this brew is packed with personality and offers new perspectives on reality. The label features four designs, each highlighting one of the artist’s masterworks at the Museum. The labels come to life via an Augmented Reality (AR) feature available on The Dalí Museum App.
Rhinocerotic: A strikingly golden gose brewed with saffron. This on-the-nose ale is inspired by Dalí’s belief that the rhino horn is a symbol of absolute perfection. The label has one design, featuring a Dalí-inspired rhino.
All sales proceeds will be donated to The Dalí to support the Museum’s mission of preserving Dalí’s legacy and serving as an active resource in the cultural life of the community.
Can't make it to the Los Vinos de Dalí event for the debut? Salvador’s Wit and Rhinocerotic will also be available for purchase at the Motorworks Tasting Room and the Museum’s Café Gala.
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This article appears in Mar 5-12, 2020.