Episode 2 – Tonight we hosted a Victory beer sampling at our inn (Forty Putney Road) in Brattleboro Vermont. We sample the Wild Devil, Helios and Tim’s new favorite – V12.

Thanks for the questions and keep them coming. We intend to do this “show” on Tuesday and / or Thursdays – still working out the details. Any suggestions? When do you have time to watch?

Cheers!

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VIDEO – Victory Brewing Company has recently been doing some expanding at the brewery. One of the reasons for the expansion is that as of today, Victory Brewing Company is now distributing in our great state of Vermont. We were lucky enough to get the first keg of Victory beer in Vermont at our Inn, and even more lucky to have Victory Co-Founder Bill Covaleski come up to share the first pint poured in Vermont with us!

In this episode we chat with Bill about the expansion of their distribution area and plans for New England. While Victory makes 30 different beers all of which are available at their pub in Downingtown, PA, Vermonters can look forward to trying the Hop Devil, Prima Pils, Golden Monkey, Storm King and Wild Devil starting this week. Your interest and demand will determine what other of their brews may make it our way.

A short while back we toured the Victory brewery and checked out their new restaurant space with Ron, the co-founder. If you haven’t seen those videos yet, check them out – Ron doesn’t make too many appearances on camera ;)

Victory is one of my personal favorite breweries. It was Victory’s Hop Devil that turned me onto those glorious bitter sweet hops nearly 10 years ago. It was also the Victory Golden Monkey that taught me a hard lesson about ABV. Bill’s motto is “Respect the Monkey”, I know first hand why … hehe.

According to Bill Victory is now available in 39 states across the US. So grab yourself a Victory beer and tell us which one is your favorite, and which you are hoping to see near you. We will see you next time on here for the beer, Cheers!

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During our trip to Ebenezers Pub in Lovell, ME we found the perfect place to stay.  The Oxford House Inn came complete with nicely appointed rooms, a full service restaurant and a small pub in the basement.

We felt comfortable and connected as soon as we walked in the door.  Owners Natalie and John, who are also young  innkeepers, made us feel welcome.  Natalie showed us to our room, which I must say was way nicer in person then it looked on their website.  The only negative was the small bathroom, but we often find this to be the case when old homes are being converted into inns.  Personally we would rather have a small bathroom than to see the integrity of the architecture destroyed.

We never did get to eat in their restaurant, however while talking to several people at Ebenezers they all agreed that the restaurant and pub at the Oxford House are top notch.  We did take in a drink in their pub after returning from Ebenezers and were quite impressed.  The atmosphere was comfortable contemporary, which truly reflected Natalie and John’s personal taste and style.  Throughout the pub we noticed some great artwork, which according to Natalie are by local artist and the display changes every couple of months.

As you may have figured out by now we choose just about everything we do based on beer.  John had two tap handles in the pub, both local breweries and a decent bottle selection.  This made for the perfect night cap.

If you are headed up to the North Conway area (or to Lovell Maine for a trip to Ebenezers!) be sure to give Natalie and John a call at the Oxford House.  And be sure to tell them that Tim and Amy sent you!

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