Victory Brewing Co. Celebrates 250 Years of American Independence with Unique Ale.
In anticipation of the nation's milestone birthday, Victory Brewing Co., a renowned brewery in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, has collaborated with Visit Philadelphia to create a limited-edition ale dubbed Philly First. The special brew is scheduled to hit taprooms starting February 15th, followed by regional bars two weeks later and will also be available in 16-ounce cans at local distributors and beer boutiques.
According to Kelly Irvine, senior brand manager for Victory Brewing, the Philadelphia-born beer aims to embody the city's spirit of celebration, tradition, and pride. "Beer has a way of bringing people together," she said, emphasizing the brew's intention to unite Americans during this momentous occasion.
Philly First boasts an ABV of 4.8%, offering a crisp and easy-drinking experience with hints of tropical fruit and light hop notes. The beer's packaging features illustrations inspired by Philadelphia's rich history, including the city's first public lending library founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731 and the iconic slinky toy.
Victory Brewing has been celebrating its own anniversary, as founders Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet opened their first location in Downingtown in 1996. The brewery has since expanded to multiple taprooms across Pennsylvania.
In anticipation of the nation's milestone birthday, Victory Brewing Co., a renowned brewery in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, has collaborated with Visit Philadelphia to create a limited-edition ale dubbed Philly First. The special brew is scheduled to hit taprooms starting February 15th, followed by regional bars two weeks later and will also be available in 16-ounce cans at local distributors and beer boutiques.
According to Kelly Irvine, senior brand manager for Victory Brewing, the Philadelphia-born beer aims to embody the city's spirit of celebration, tradition, and pride. "Beer has a way of bringing people together," she said, emphasizing the brew's intention to unite Americans during this momentous occasion.
Philly First boasts an ABV of 4.8%, offering a crisp and easy-drinking experience with hints of tropical fruit and light hop notes. The beer's packaging features illustrations inspired by Philadelphia's rich history, including the city's first public lending library founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731 and the iconic slinky toy.
Victory Brewing has been celebrating its own anniversary, as founders Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet opened their first location in Downingtown in 1996. The brewery has since expanded to multiple taprooms across Pennsylvania.
... a beer for American Independence? It feels like just another marketing gimmick to me. I mean, what's next? A beer for the first day of summer or the start of football season? Don't get me wrong, Philly First sounds alright, but 250 years is a big deal... should they be celebrating with beer instead of actual historical events or cultural experiences? 
this is so cool! I mean, 250 years of American Independence is a big deal, right? 
But you know what's even crazier? That there's actually an ale made for the occasion... and it's got a pretty good ABV too at 4.8%! I'm not saying it'll knock me off my feet or anything 
, but I do love that it's meant to bring people together - nothing says unity like a cold beer, right? 
... I mean, who wouldn't want a beer with a slinky on the label? 
It's all about celebrating tradition and pride, which is really nice to see. Anyway, I'm definitely adding this one to my list of beers to try - thanks for the rec! 
. That being said, Philly First does sound pretty cool, especially with all those tropical fruit notes and hoppy vibes 
. The historical nods are a nice touch too, I guess. But at the end of the day, is one beer really gonna change anything? 
. I'm not buying the whole "beer brings people together" thing, especially when you're selling it for a pretty penny at bars and boutiques. Something fishy is going on here... maybe Victory Brewing is trying to create some sort of patriotic buzz to distract us from whatever's really going on? 
but at the same time, I don't know if it's necessary to create a special beer just for American Independence Day... I mean, can't they just stick to what they do best - brew awesome beer? 
. And can we talk about the packaging for a sec? Those illustrations are straight fire 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good tribute to Benjamin Franklin's library and that iconic Slinky toy 
. Anyway, can't wait to try this bad boy out when it hits taprooms on Feb 15th 
- I'm all about trying new beers on Fridays after school! 
The ABV and flavor profile sound pretty standard, but I bet there's more to this Philly First brew than meets the eye. Have you noticed how the packaging features Benjamin Franklin's library and a slinky toy? That's just too convenient... 
can't wait to try it!! 
benjamin franklin would be proud 
the fact that victory brewing co is celebrating their own anniversary too is just a bonus 
they're literally bringing people together with beer and it's such a beautiful thing 
Philly First sounds like an amazing brew too, 4.8% abv and tropical fruit notes sound divine 
can't wait to get my hands on this!! 
. Still, the fact that they've put some thought into creating an actual beer that reflects Philly's spirit and history is awesome 
. The idea of beer bringing people together is still valid, imo 
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, and I'm curious to see how this one turns out. The tropical fruit notes sound refreshing, but I'm not sold on the 4.8% ABV - might be a bit too hoppy for my taste 
