What’s in a name?
Victory Brewing Company is by far my favorite microbrew. With the exception of their HopDevil (I don’t like it hoppy), I have loved nearly all of their beers. Their brewpub is pretty good too. The jalapeño-crab poppers are amazing.
The thing I’ve noticed about their beers however is the names. They are varied and creative. I had originally thought they were just silly names, but I have come to think that they are more than that. Each beer I have tried from Voctory seems to have a unique effect on me. The Golden Monkey (by far my favorite of all beers) tends to make me a bit goofy and stumbly. On occasion I have wondered if this was the inspiration for the Drunken Monkey fighting style. What brought me to this conclusion however is when I tried the Old Horizontal. An awesome beer, as I was drinking it I couldn’t fight the urge to lay down. I tried not to, I wasn’t tired, I just wanted to lay down. Then there was the St. Boisterous. Most who know me would agree that I need little help getting rowdy, but when I was drinking this delight, I was louder and more exuberant that normal.
Bottom line, the names aren’t just fun, they’re descriptive of the mood that your night is going to take when you drink them. I think I’m going to go pick up a case of their Dr. Decibals Brown Ale. Better warn the neighbors.
on October 3rd, 2006 at 3:25 pm
Victory is by far my most favored of beers. I had the opportunity to live a few blocks from their brewery for several years and it gave me the understanding to really appreciate the fine art that is brewing.
I would agree with your assessment on the nature of their names being beyond mere creativity. As you state their names are descriptions of the experience in drinking their brews. I don’t believe there is any other brewery that does it like that. In the end its not only their quality that seperates them from the rest but their ability to market truly their product. It is a shame you dislike the hop because they brew a HopWallop that I rate on my top ten list of beers.
on October 13th, 2006 at 7:58 pm
Sheeeittt… neighbors?
uh uh… better warn your co-workers…
If Victory had anything to do with the Blue Oyster facial hair that you rocked in the office today, then Immahafta pass.
- Sgt. Tackleberry
on October 22nd, 2006 at 6:00 pm
Victory rocks. The Whirlwind is my favorite wheat beer. But, based on this theory, does that mean if I drink the Arrogant Bastard Ale or the Aass beer that my behavior will start downward spiraling?
on October 23rd, 2006 at 6:39 am
I think the theory only holds true for Victory Brew. Whirlwind may however have an unexpected impact, turning you into a whirling dervish.