Victory Brewing Company Brings Back Moonglow Weizenbock for Fall

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  1. rotsaruch

    rotsaruch Pundit (874) Jun 18, 2002 Pennsylvania

    DOWNINGTOWN, PA, September 4, 2014 –Victory Brewing Company® (Victory) is pleased to announce the release of Mooonglow Weizenbock, a bottle conditioned German style ale, rich in malt tones, spicy fruit aromas and warming flavors which combine to create the perfect autumnal elixir.

    Originating from German brewing tradition, this 'bock' beer utilizes German hops and a strain of 'weiss' ('wheat') beer yeast, which plays a major role in charging the ale with flavors reminiscent of clove, vanilla and honey. As per traditional German style conventions, it is comprised of two different types of malted wheat totaling nearly 60% of the grist among the seven varieties of malted grains employed. This recipe, with its historic roots, revitalizes a refreshing, well-made style of ale that is rare today.

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    Drinking a Moonglow Weizenbock is much like traveling back in time, due to the strict, age-old, quality controlled brewing process it adheres to. Simultaneously, the brew stands out amongst the current trend of hoppy, American ales with a fresh, exciting flavor profile, driven by malt and yeast. Harvest fruit flavors conjuring fresh apple and pear lead into notes of caramel and toffee, resolving into spicy characteristics that leave a satisfying impression comparable to frothy banana bread in this tempting ale.

    Moonglow Weizenbock, has an ABV of 8.7% and is available at craft beer bars, bottle shops, beer distributors and major gourmet grocery stores throughout Victory’s 35 state distribution footprint, with a suggested retail price of $9.99 and will be sold in 12 ounce 4 packs. Use Victory’s Beerfinder to discover a nearby location, or download the free Victory Mobile app for Android or iPhone.

    “This beer is a vivid example of what our company is all about – the exploration of German brewing traditions combined with our individual creative ingenuity,” said President and Brewmaster, Bill Covaleski. “Whether clearing new paths or rediscovering old roads via glow of the autumnal moon, this is a product that celebrates the spirit of that journey.”

    About Victory Brewing Company

    Victory Brewing Company is a craft brewery headquartered in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Founded by childhood friends, Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet, who met on a school bus in 1973, Victory officially opened its doors in February of 1996. In addition to the original Downingtown brewery and brewpub, Victory recently opened a second state-of-the-art brewery in Parkesburg, PA to expand production capabilities and serve fans of fully flavored beers in 35 states with innovative beers melding European ingredients and technology with American creativity. To learn more about Victory Brewing Company visit us on the web at www.victorybeer.com.
     
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  2. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Agree about the beer!

    The question is- will I be able to get it in NNJ? Barring that, can my sister even get it near Bethlehem, PA?
    So far the beer finder on their website isn't being too helpful.
     
  3. WVbeergeek

    WVbeergeek Grand Pooh-Bah (3,391) Sep 24, 2002 West Virginia
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    I've always bought cases of this in the fall, the best weizenbock I could get brewed in PA for ever...other than Ramstein out of New Jersey. Is this still super limited brewery only, someone sent me a bottle years ago, it was fantastic.

    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/607/2743/

    rotsaruch aka Rich how ya been, I haven't seen ya since Victory's 10th Anniversary celebration!
     
  4. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I bought my first Moonglow of the season yesterday. The bottling date was August 19th. I drank 1 bottle last night and I thoroughly enjoyed it: Yum!

    Cheers!
     
  5. WVbeergeek

    WVbeergeek Grand Pooh-Bah (3,391) Sep 24, 2002 West Virginia
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    WVbeergeek Grand Pooh-Bah (3,391) Sep 24, 2002 West Virginia
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  7. RKP1967

    RKP1967 Savant (1,150) Sep 26, 2010 Virginia

    Is this going to be widely distributed (e.g. DC area), or just PA only?
     
  8. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Word I've heard from chatting with a couple of retail distributors who sell a lot of beer for Victory is that when Victory got hit with their success "disaster" they had to cut back on production of some beers to keep their flagship line afloat. E.g., for a couple of years St. Victorious was either draft only or any that got bottled went only to the 5 county SEPA area, their "core" distribution area. Before that it had pretty much the same distribution footprint as most of the other Victory beers.

    Now that the new brewery is up and running they are able to start returning some of those restricted beers to the line up of wider distribution. So I'm betting that if you saw Moonglow 3-4 years ago where you are you'll see it again this year. I'd guess that this also means we'll see St. Victorious returning to wider distribution and maybe even St. Boistrous.
     
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  9. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    If you could get it there 3-4 years ago there's a very good chance you'll see it this year.
     
  10. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    I'm betting you'll see it in wider distribution this year, but all my information is second or third hand....
     
  11. ClockworkOrange

    ClockworkOrange Pooh-Bah (2,190) Feb 19, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Great beer, pairs nicely with chocolate chip banana nut muffins.
     
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  12. beerturtle

    beerturtle Devotee (353) Dec 24, 2005 Pennsylvania

    Awesome!! Missed this one during the hiatus.
     
  13. GlenMillsBeer

    GlenMillsBeer Devotee (349) Jan 19, 2014 Pennsylvania

    They were already out of cases when I was their this afternoon at the brewpub in downingtown. They still had some overpriced four packs. If anyone is chasing this delicious nectar exton beverage still had cases.
     
  14. gillagorilla

    gillagorilla Pooh-Bah (2,691) Feb 27, 2013 Maryland
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    I'm guessing no MD for this one?
     
  15. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Too bad it's in 4-packs now, instead of 6'ers.
     
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  16. FatBoyGotSwagger

    FatBoyGotSwagger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,999) Apr 4, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Still better than bombers though and I for one am pumped it is back. It is one hell of a beer and an amazing deal when purchased by the case.

    Edit: my only gripe is the new logo. I thought the old logo was fine and did not need to be changed.
     
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  17. TheNightwatchman

    TheNightwatchman Initiate (0) Mar 28, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I'll be buying some as soon as I see it at one of the local shops/bars.
     
  18. TurkeyFeathers

    TurkeyFeathers Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2014 New York

    Had one the other night. I enjoyed it very much.
     
  19. RKP1967

    RKP1967 Savant (1,150) Sep 26, 2010 Virginia

    So buy three four-packs instead of two six-packs. Funny how math works like that, right?

    I see Total Wine has it for $8.49/4 pk and seem to remember getting six packs for $12.99 ($11.99?) a couple of years ago. So the price hasn't gone up.
     
  20. BB1313

    BB1313 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) Jul 16, 2009 Ohio
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    I'm glad they're bringing Moonglow back.. I wouldn't mind seeing more Weizenbocks.. they fit perfectly for spring, summer, winter, fall.. it doesn't matter the season, they hit the spot..
     
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