Lewis enjoys time as ‘Brewer for a Day’ at Victory

Rep. Lewis and Victory’s Brewing Manager, Kenneth Thorpe discuss the various aromatic qualities in select hops. DOWNINGTOWN – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official beer guild, has launched its fourth Brewer For A Day program, an initiative designed to give state legislators a hands-on insider’s perspective on the brewing process, as well as further educate Pennsylvania Senators...

Victory unveils new Cage Radler brew

DOWNINGTOWN — Victory Brewing Company (Victory) invites their beer loyalists to pedal along on their latest adventure with the announcement of Cage Radler. This light, thirst-quenching lager with a lemony twist serves as a smile and a nod to outdoor enthusiasts and beer lovers alike that the warm weather is here meaning one thing: it’s playtime. The radler, Victory’s newest creation and an ode...

Victory announces merger with Southern Tier

DOWNINGTOWN — Having just marked 20 years in the craft brewing industry, Victory Brewing Company (Victory) proudly announces a landmark alliance with Southern Tier Brewing Company (Southern Tier) under parent company Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV). As the first major transaction of 2016 within the rapidly evolving craft beer industry, this union presents a new model for craft beer partnerships...

Downingtown showcases growth, economic development & vitality

Progress, prosperity & quality of life remain key focus By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Downingtown Mayor, Josh Maxwell, discusses revitalization initiatives with meeting attendees DOWNINGTOWN – Chester County business and political leaders, non-profit organizations and interested community members packed Victory Brewing Company Friday morning to learn more about major economic development...

Victory to host fundraiser to benefit clean water

PARKESBURG — Victory Brewing Company will host Victory for the Headwaters, a daylong celebration and fundraiser,on Saturday, Sept. 12 from noon to 8 pm. The event starts with a volunteer trash clean up canoe trip down the Brandywine River and continues at Victory’s Parkesburg brewery at 3127 Lower Valley Road where the Victory for the Headwaters fundraiser will be held, and the real party starts. ...

Lewis to host job fair at Victory, Aug. 28

State Rep. Harry Lewis (R-74) PARKESBURG — Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-Chester) invites 74th District residents to attend his job fair on Friday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parkesburg Victory Brewing Co., 3129 Lower Valley Road, in Parkesburg. “With area company layoffs looming, I encourage residents to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with more than 30 employers who have full-time...

Chester County Balloon Festival poised to soar

Annual, crowd-pleasing event to be held at Plantation Field Friday, Saturday  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The balloon glow always offers great photo opportunities for visitors to the Chester County Balloon Festival, which will be held Friday and Saturday at Plantation Field in Unionville. A popular, quintessential Chester County event is about to take flight: The 2013 Balloon...

Quenching thirst for beer – and its history

Victory Brewing Co. co-founder entertains crowd at CFHS By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Bill Covaleski, co-founder of Victory Brewing Company, shares more beer samples and conversation after his well-received lecture at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Bill Covaleski, co-founder of Downingtown’s thriving Victory Brewing Company, owes a considerable amount of debt; fortunately...

Library hopes to whet appetites for its programs

“Pints Between the Pages,” a fund-raiser to support the Coatesville Library, will be held Sept. 15. Fund-raising event will pair cuisine, beer to benefit operations In a time of ubiquitous budget cuts, the Coatesville Library invites residents to raise a glass – or several – to  support its valuable operations and programs. On Sept. 15, the library is hosting “Pints Between the Pages,”...

Modena festival fueled by environmental energy

Alternative energy and green products featured at 4th annual event By Kathleen Brady Shea Managing Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Pint-size painters turned a giant trash bin into a colorful work of art. MODENA — Under neon blue skies, environmental green attracted a crowd yesterday at the 4th annual Energy Independence Day at the Waste Oil Recyclers four-acre complex in in the borough. Co-sponsored...