Tap Handle #353: Dogfish Head - Uber Shark

Tap size:  12"
Rarity:  tap no longer produced
Mounting:  custom oversized metallic purple ferrule

The Uber taps from Dogfish Head have developed a legendary status. In 2008 it was the Pimp Cane, one of the Holy Grails of tap collectors, and in 2010 it was the Steampunk tap. The 2012 tap featured block figures that could be turned to make new figures, but it did not prove to be quite as popular. Every two years, the brewery released one of these "Uber" taps as a celebration of beer and art, and distribution was very limited. This Shark tap broke the two year cycle; it was the Uber tap for 2013, and it's gorgeous, featuring a great white shark emerging from water to swallow a whole bottle of Dogfish Head beer. The custom metallic purple ferrule is a fantastic touch. The tap was designed by artist Jim Mazza; unfortunately the page on Dogfish Head's website that talked about his design no longer exists. As of December 2025, the tap is now highly sought after, with pieces in excellent or new condition selling on the secondary market in excess of $200, and hitting an all-time high of $375 on multiple occasions.

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