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Lagunitas beers are available in 20-ish countries and growing. And whether supporting local communities by turning beer into money for the cause, or simply fueling stories and songs with IPA and other fine ales, we’ve learned one thing (aside from how to cook a turkey)…Wherever you go: beer speaks, people mumble.

Our journey began with a 15-gallon soup kettle, a quest for better beer, and countless batches of homebrew. The passion and personality that began Bell’s continue today through our breweries and Eccentric Café. We continue to grow and evolve, dedicated to our mission; to be deeply rooted in our community, committed to the environment, and brewers of Inspired Beer. While Bell’s remains independent in many ways, we joined forces with New Belgium Brewing in early 2022.

Victory Brewing Company was founded in Downingtown, Pennsylvania and operates under Artisanal Brewing Ventures in alliance with Southern Tier Brewing, Southern Tier Distilling, Bold Rock Cider, & Sixpoint Brewing. Begun by Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet, childhood friends who met on a school bus in 1973, the brewery formally began operations in February of 1996. Victory now serves fans in 36 states and 10 countries with fully flavored, innovative beers melding European ingredients and technology with American creativity. The Road to Victory: 1973: Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet met on a school bus 1985: Ron and Bill brewed their first home brew 1996: Victory Brewing Company opened in Downingtown, PA with a 144-seat restaurant and 70-foot bar and brewed 1,725 barrels of beer 2012: 93,000 barrels of beer brewed 2013: 103,000 barrels of beer brewed 2014: -State of the art Parkesburg, PA brewery opened in a 212,000 square foot building. -125,000 barrels of beer brewed -Beer-infused food products introduced to market 2015: -The Kennett Square, PA 7 bbl brewpub, Victory at Magnolia, opened -Victory offered its fist-ever canned beer -Four new fermenters added to the Parkesburg brewery -Victory beer is sold in 36 states and 10 countries 2016: -20th Year Anniversary -Joined forces with Southern Tier Brewing under parent company Artisanal Brewing Ventures Victory Brewpubs: Downingtown Brewpub 420 Acorn Lane Downingtown, PA 19335 Victory at Magnolia 650 West Cypress Street Kennett Square, PA 19348 Parkesburg Brewpub 3127 Lower Valley Road Parkesburg, PA 19365 Philadelphia Brewpub 1776 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia, PA 19103 Onward to Victory!