Victory & 4001 Yancey Collaborate On Dome Crusher Dark Lager

This morning brings your first look at an exciting family collaboration coming in 2026 from Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, working alongside their Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) partners at 4001 Yancey in Charlotte, North Carolina. The two breweries are joining forces to release Dome Crusher, a new dark lager crafted to highlight the shared talent and creativity across the ABV brewing family.

Dome Crusher will be a 5% ABV dark lager, offering a smooth, roasty, and highly drinkable profile that fits perfectly into Victory’s long history of lager craftsmanship. The beer is being brewed in collaboration with the Brewers of 4001 Yancey, bringing together expertise from both locations to create a balanced, flavorful, and approachable dark lager for 2026.

Fans of Victory’s classic lagers and the experimental small‑batch releases from 4001 Yancey will find plenty to love in this cross‑market project.

Packaging and Release Format
The 2026 release of Dome Crusher will be packaged in 16‑oz cans, produced at the 4001 Yancey facility in Charlotte. This format aligns with the brewery’s modern can‑forward approach and gives the beer a strong presence for both taproom releases and regional distribution.

Expect packaging that reflects the collaborative nature of the project and highlights the connection between Victory Brewing and the broader ABV family.

This release taps into several growing trends in the craft beer world:
Cross‑brewery collaborations within larger brewing families
Renewed interest in dark lagers, Schwarzbiers, and malt‑forward sessionable styles
Increased visibility for regional brewing hubs like 4001 Yancey
Continued innovation from Victory Brewing as it expands its 2026 lineup

Dome Crusher is positioned to appeal to drinkers who enjoy smooth, roasty lagers, limited‑edition collaborations, and beers that showcase the strengths of multiple brewing teams.

Stay Tuned for More
Additional details, including tasting notes, distribution plans, taproom availability, and official release timing, will be announced as Victory Brewing and 4001 Yancey move closer to launch. With its combination of sessionable strength, dark lager character, and collaborative energy, Dome Crusher is shaping up to be a standout 2026 craft beer release.

About Victory Brewing:

After a whirlwind of a few years, we pause to reflect on what’s helped us get to this point: a little luck, hard work, commitment to quality, and a focus on innovation. But most importantly, it’s people that have had the most significant impact on our success. Our employees, our families, our communities, and you. Thank you.

Over the last 28 years, we have grown into a world-renowned craft brewery, and the second largest craft brand family* in our home state of Pennsylvania. We have released iconic beers that have made a significant mark on the craft industry and created lifelong fans.

From Prima Pils, HopDevil, and DirtWolf, to Summer Love, and of course the immensely popular Golden Monkey,Sour Monkey and now Juicy Monkey and Berry Monkey. It’s been a lot of fun and we’re so proud of the memories we get to help you create with those you love.

Our Story
Over the Years

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1973
Bill & Ron Meet
Fifth-graders Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet met on a school bus. The two became fast friends and remained so as they grew up and went to college on opposite coasts.
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1985
Love for Brewing
Bill and Ron graduated college and developed an appreciation for good beer. Bill had access to his father’s home brewing equipment and was inspired to explore this hobby. That same year, Bill gave Ron a home brewing kit as a Christmas gift.
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1989
Beginnings in Brewing
Ron left his job as a financial analyst and started an apprenticeship at Baltimore Brewing Company (BBC). After working there for nearly a year, Ron had the necessary prerequisites to move on to study at the Technical University of Munich at Weihenstephan.
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1990
Studies in Germany
Bill took over Ron’s role at Baltimore while Ron went to study in Germany to enhance his German brewing knowledge. Bill was expanding the line of beers produced at the BBC to include several German specialty beers, many of which went on to win multiple awards at the Great American Beer Festival. In 1993, Bill completed his brewing studies by traveling to Munich, Germany to attend Doemens Institute.
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1991
Returning Stateside
After Ron’s year of education in Munich, he returned stateside and took a role at Old Dominion Brewing Company in Virginia. Over the course of four years as the brewer, then Brewmaster, he helped to increase production from 1,500 barrels annually to nearly 15,000.
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1996
The Road to Victory
With the right knowledge, experience and a love for quality beer, Bill and Ron opened Victory Brewing Company in what was once a Pepperidge Farm factory in Downingtown, PA.
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2009
Downingtown Expansion
Downingtown brewery expands its fermentation, clarification and kegging capabilities, increasing its total capacity to 100,000 barrels
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2013
Parkesburg Growth
A brand-new, state-of-the-art brewery in Parkesburg, PA opens, boasting a capacity of 200,000 barrels
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2015
Kennett Square Opening
Victory opens its second and third taprooms, to further connect with the loyal and loved community, in Parkesburg, PA and Kennett Square, PA
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2016
Teaming Up
Victory teams up with New York’s Southern Tier Brewery, forming parent company Artisanal Brewing Ventures
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2018
Artisanal Brewing Ventures
Brooklyn-based Sixpoint Brewing joins forces with Victory and Southern Tier under the partnership platform of Artisanal Brewing Ventures to further solidify brand love in the Northeast
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2019
The Family Grows
Bold Rock joins the family to become a rounded craft company with offerings in all alcohol segments
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2021
25 Years of Victory
Victory Brewing Company celebrates 25 Years of craft brewing and opens their fourth taproom in downtown Philadelphia, PA as part of their Brew Forward efforts. Victory also established the Brotherly Love Community Fund to support organizations that have the courage to drive positive change in local communities.
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2025
Brew Forward
Victory Brewing Company stands today as one of the most decorated craft breweries thanks to award-winning brands such as Golden Monkey, Sour Monkey, Prima Pils, and DirtWolf. Victory continues to drive innovation and change through ingenuity in brewing, steadfast commitment to the community, and forward-thinking initiatives.

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