Brewery Profile

Victor 23 Craft Brewery

In Vancouver’s craft beer scene, Victor 23 Craft Brewery is identifiable less by a broad origin story than by a specific historical reference. The brewery’s identity is tied to the unsolved 1971 skyjacking involving D.B. Cooper, a case with a direct connection to Southwest Washington through the flight path of the hijacked Boeing 727. The name refers to the Victor-23 airway, the route followed south from Seattle. A visitor walking in should expect the brewery’s point of view to be part of the experience: this is a taproom where the beer and the setting invite conversation about the case, rather than treating the name as a background detail.

Travelers exploring breweries in this part of Washington often look for stops that give them something locally specific to remember, whether that comes through a flagship beer, a taproom theme, or a connection to regional history. Victor 23 fits that kind of visit through its use of the D.B. Cooper story and through offerings that refer back to it. The known example is Skyjacker IPA, described as a flagship beer and directly connected to the theme. For visitors who like an IPA as a starting point, that beer provides the clearest entry into what the brewery is presenting. For others, the main draw may be the chance to pair a pint with one of the Pacific Northwest’s most enduring unsolved stories.

Practical details beyond the brewery’s Vancouver location and taproom identity are not established here, so visitors should not assume specific amenities such as food service, outdoor seating, events, family policies, or dog access without checking directly. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, including whether Skyjacker IPA is available, and to ask what other beers are currently on draft. Anyone planning around a tight schedule should also verify hours before going. As a visit, Victor 23 is best understood as a Vancouver craft brewery with a focused historical theme, where the beer list and the D.B. Cooper references are meant to be encountered together.

Victor 23 Craft Brewery operates in Vancouver, Washington, drawing its thematic identity from the unsolved 1971 skyjacking case involving D.B. Cooper. The brewery's name references the Victor-23 airway, the flight path the hijacked Boeing 727 followed south from Seattle into Southwest Washington. This historical event is commemorated through specific offerings, including the flagship Skyjacker IPA. The establishment encourages patrons to engage with the details of the case while consuming their products.

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2905 St Johns Blvd, Vancouver, Washington, 98661-3718

Phone: 360-984-5413

Website: http://www.Victor23.com

Hours: Monday CLOSED Tuesday-Thursday: 3 PM - 9 PM Friday-Saturday: 2 PM - 10 PM Sunday: 2 PM - 9 PM