Victory Brewing Unveils Limited-Edition Ale to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday
In anticipation of the nation's milestone birthday, Victory Brewing Co. has brewed up a special limited-edition ale in collaboration with Visit Philadelphia. Dubbed Philly First, this unique brew is set to toast the country's semiquincentennial celebration.
The beer itself boasts a crisp and easy-drinking quality, characterized by light hops and hints of tropical fruit. A fitting tribute to the city that inspired it, the can art pays homage to some of Philadelphia's most iconic innovations, including Benjamin Franklin's first public lending library and the invention of the slinky. The label proudly declares, "Philly was first at a lot of things. Now, it’s in your cooler."
The release of Philly First coincides with Victory Brewing's own anniversary, marking 26 years since founders Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet opened the brewery's doors in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. With this limited-edition ale, the company aims to bring people together through the universal language of beer.
Philly First will be available starting Sunday, February 15 at Victory taprooms, with regional bars joining the party two weeks later. The brew will also be distributed in 16-ounce cans and sold at local distributors and specialty beer boutiques.
While details on the ale's availability are scarce, one thing is certain: Philly First is sure to become a collector's item for beer enthusiasts celebrating America's 250th birthday.
In anticipation of the nation's milestone birthday, Victory Brewing Co. has brewed up a special limited-edition ale in collaboration with Visit Philadelphia. Dubbed Philly First, this unique brew is set to toast the country's semiquincentennial celebration.
The beer itself boasts a crisp and easy-drinking quality, characterized by light hops and hints of tropical fruit. A fitting tribute to the city that inspired it, the can art pays homage to some of Philadelphia's most iconic innovations, including Benjamin Franklin's first public lending library and the invention of the slinky. The label proudly declares, "Philly was first at a lot of things. Now, it’s in your cooler."
The release of Philly First coincides with Victory Brewing's own anniversary, marking 26 years since founders Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet opened the brewery's doors in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. With this limited-edition ale, the company aims to bring people together through the universal language of beer.
Philly First will be available starting Sunday, February 15 at Victory taprooms, with regional bars joining the party two weeks later. The brew will also be distributed in 16-ounce cans and sold at local distributors and specialty beer boutiques.
While details on the ale's availability are scarce, one thing is certain: Philly First is sure to become a collector's item for beer enthusiasts celebrating America's 250th birthday.
and I'm like "yay, beer" 
but wait, how much is it gonna cost? Like, I know it's limited edition and all that but if I wanna try it I need to know if it's worth the splurge 
. And what's with the name Philly First? Is it just a play on words or is there actually something special about Philly being first at something? 
It's called Philly First and it's literally perfect for the US's 250th birthday! 
The label is like, totally giving shoutouts to all the iconic Philly innovations, including Franklin's library and the slinky! 
I'm literally drooling just thinking about trying a pint of this bad boy on Feb 15th. But for real tho... the stats are low-key worrying - did you see they're selling 16 oz cans? That's like, a whole lotta beer going out in 2 weeks! 
. How much will these 16-oz cans run? and if I do manage to snag one, what's the best way to enjoy it (e.g. with a pizza party or just chillin'?)
! I'm all about that craft beer life and it sounds like Victory Brewing Co. has knocked it out of the park with Philly First. The fact that they're collaborating with Visit Philadelphia is genius - who wouldn't want to try an ale inspired by some of America's most iconic innovations? 
. And what's up with all these brewery collaborations? Can't they just make their own beer without relying on other companies to get attention 
. Still, I guess it's nice that Victory Brewing is celebrating their anniversary and bringing people together through beer... but let's not get too carried away here 
. Can't wait to try it myself on February 15, who's down? 
i'm so stoked about Victory Brewing's new limited-edition ale, Philly First!!! 
the can art is so cool, btw - it highlights philly's history & benjamin franklin's awesomeness. i'm also loving that its release coincides w/ victory brewing's anniversary... 26 yrs of beer magic 
cant wait to try some & share it w/ friends! 
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. And don't even get me started on the formatting... 16-ounce cans? Who cares about that when you can't easily find the info you need?