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...

Revealing tantalizing secrets of great hoppiness

 Victory Beer co-founder to present lecture at Chadds Ford Historical Society Bill Covaleski (right), co-founder of Victory Brewing Company, is shown with co-founder Ron Barchet. The two have been friends since meeting on the school bus in fifth grade. Anyone with a thirst for beer knowledge – especially the Hollywood-style saga of the acclaimed Victory Brewing Company – should reserve a...

Kennett fund-raiser taps into craft beer fervor

Historic Kennett Square is brewing up a winter beer festival. Winterfest to feature offerings from at least 25 craft breweries Historic Kennett Square is brewing another appetizing opportunity for craft beer lovers: the first annual Kennett Winterfest. Modeled after the popular Kennett Brewfest, a fund-raiser held in September that usually sells out, Winterfest will enable participants to partake...