For this week's blog, I wish I could tell you I went to Cancun over break and partied with the Hiltons all day and all night.

No dice.

I spent my break in Downingtown, Pa., a suburb west of Philadelphia. Exciting, right? Well, don't judge it yet.

Downingtown just happens to be the home of a fine destination for the cultured nightlifer -- or at least one that likes beer.

Victory Brewing Co., 420 Acorn Lane, is about as difficult to find as it is to describe. You don't know you're there until you're practically on top of it, and this is from someone who has grown up five minutes away.

But the trek is worth the confusion -- especially when the microbrewery, bar and restaurant finally completes its massive renovation.

Twelve years after humbly emerging from the old shell of a bakery plant, the venue is set to add tons more seating, a new menu to complement its bevy of beers and updated brewing facilities.

In the meantime, there's a sadly tiny seating area and a big, plastic-covered wall that partitions the old section off.

But, really, none of that matters when you taste the beer.

I tend to think that undergrads get the wrong idea about beer sometimes, what with guzzling it out of a tap and pounding back watered-down can after watered-down can.

It stands to reason that so many girls I've run into turn up their noses and declare, "Ew. I hate beer."

But really, beer is a drink that when taken properly, can complement fine dining as well as any Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon. You just have to know where to look.

At Victory, if the bold and spicy signature brew Hop Devil isn't your thing, a Blue Moon type known as Whirlwind Witbier puts a fresh twist on an old classic.

And lovers of Guinness can try Donnybrook Stout, which I can attest is more refreshing than the name-brand version.

The list goes on, with each beer selection described by alcohol content (one is as much as 12 percent by volume), type of hop, beginning and end taste, color and more.

They even have specific glasses for each type of beer to maximize the flavor experience.

It's like each beer has it's own personality, complete with historic roots, and the knowledge of this offers a grand drinking experience.

I chose a simple Caesar salad from the temporary limited menu and complemented it with a Whirlwind for a summery treat. I follow with a Golden Monkey, served in a fancy goblet, which tasted a bit like a Hurricane with flowery notes.

I was good and tipsy as I walked out (not driving), and fully satisfied that this was the most exciting part of my break.

Cheers to beer.