I did as mp_cs suggested and bled off the CO2 with a little shaking in the process over the course of an evening. It has greatly helped the foam problem, though not completely alleviated it.
I was wondering about the thermometer myself, so I performed the crushed ice in the glass test and he thermometer read 29.5 F. It's a less expensive (read cheap) digital that I can't calibrate, so I'm adding roughly 2.5 degrees to it's display until I get a better one. With that known lack of precision, I'm getting the second poured beer to register 35.5 F (plus 2.5 makes 38 give or take).
I finally received a response from Dogfish. The brewmaster recommended 40 degrees and between 6-8 psi for a short draw system. Yes, I triple checked what he wrote and what I just typed. So I've put it on 8 psi, but would welcome incredulous responses and recommendations.
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