Help me decide on a name for my homebrewery

[JakeSparrow]

Being a graphic designer I'm almost as excited about picking a name and coming up with labels for my home brewery. I've narrowed it down to three names, but am having trouble deciding maybe you all can help.

BlackSquall Brew - because I like pirates and the history behind them. Even came up with ideas for brew names such as Blunderbuzz Imperial IPA

Mythiq Brew - I love all things that have to do with mythology from Greek to Egyptian, the brew names would correspond with mythical creatures and heroes alike

Alechemy - I like puns and play on words but after researching there appeared to be a small brewery in the UK with the same name so I'm a bit hesitant

 

[BrewCrewKevin]

I think they all sound pretty cool.

Blacksquall- You're name is Jake Sparrow... seems fitting.

Mythiq Brew- eh.

Alechemy- yes, in my opinion overused. I see what you did with Ale. Like Alchemist Brewing in CT... And there's a brewery in Portland I think that has a beer named Alchemy or Alchemist or something, too.

 

[grze]

Alechemy > Mythiq > BlackSquall

imho...
but it would be easier if you would pair it with the logos.

 

[MarsingRedneck]

1 4 u 2

 

[Eddiemk4VW]

I got a couple
Mythical brews
Deep Sea Ales
Good luck homie!

 

[Roadie]

I like Alchemy the best.

 

[markstache]

Combine your interests. A little googling turns up a story of Dionysus being captured by pirates.. You could do something about nautical myths, such as the Kracken (probably over done at this point) or The Flying Dutchman. Here's some lore on Viking pirate princesses.

 

[LandoLincoln]

None of the above.

The first one reminds me of Pirates of the Caribbean. Do you really want to name your brewery after a Disney ride? If you really love Disneyworld and that's your thing, then go for it.

The second one is passable, but too cutesy. If you love mythology, then pick a favorite mythological figure or place from mythology.

The third one is over-used.

Keep at it!

 

[JakeSparrow]

Seems like everyone is also split on the names. While I don't quite attribute BlackSquall to disneyworld, I can agree that I can do better so ill keep trying. Think I've eliminated alechemy from the running, just because there's already a brewery called the alchemist. Better to try for something completely original. Thanks all for your input

 

[grze]

you can always find the nearest river and name your brewery with its name. seems like a good omen at least here on the West Coast

 

[JakeSparrow]

Hahah well there's not any rivers by me but there's tons of lakes, lakes elsinore, perris, canyon, skinner.

 

[Roadie]

Call it the name of the nearest fault line!

 

[JakeSparrow]

Definitely have plenty of those around here, I guess the lake elsinore fault zone is one of the largest in Southern California but pretty quiet.

I could always go with the name of my old apparel company, Ethereal. Always thought it was a cool word. There's a few meanings but the one I remember is something like not of this world.

 

[grze]

Hahah well there's not any rivers by me but there's tons of lakes, lakes elsinore, perris, canyon, skinner.

sounds like you're from the same area as I used to live...then you have only once choice:

Santa Ana River Brewing Company

 

[Roadie]

Where I used to live the Newport Inglewood fault was a big one.

 

[MarsingRedneck]

Hahah well there's not any rivers by me but there's tons of lakes, lakes elsinore, perris, canyon, skinner.

Snake River is just a mile down the road from me. I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate it into a name with my latest Wheat Beer

 

[Hello]

I like the idea of the brewery being named after a major fault line then the beer names being named after other fault lines.
http://www.calfaults.com/

I'm from So. Cal. and honestly, if I were brewing there, I would steal that idea.

 

[Demon]

Alechemy is an actual brewery, so I wouldn't use that.

 

[max384]

Metaleurgy Brewery. Maybe hyphenate it: met-ale-urgy.

Witchcraft Brewery

Aleusion Brewery

 

[Roadie]

I like the idea of the brewery being named after a major fault line then the beer names being named after other fault lines.
http://www.calfaults.com/

I'm from So. Cal. and honestly, if I were brewing there, I would steal that idea.

Thank you Sir! I thought it was pretty ingenious myself.

 

[JakeSparrow]

Being from SoCal faultlines and quakes are a part of who we are and it a good idea. But there is a local brewery by me called Aftershock and all of their beers are named after all things earthquake.

There's also a brewery called Craft Brewery and I'm not fond of that name because its a craft brewery called craft brewery.

I like the name Aleusion but it just doesn't look easy to say. But I like plays on words, so it appeals to me. Aleusionist would be cool but I worry about mis pronunciations.

 

[Psycotte]

My last name in reality is Cicotte so I went with Psychotic Brewing Co. Think about wordplay on something close to you or someone you love or something that defines you. Good Luck!

 

[DU99]

BlackSquall Brew..Black Bart might be better

read this article

 

[JakeSparrow]

My last name is Seelye which everyone doesn't pronounce correctly. My significant others surname is Pennington. Seelington Brew? Haha.

Black Bart is cool it'd definitely be a good name for an imperial stout or black ipa

 

[jtratcliff]

The Seelie are another name for the Faerie Folk...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seelie_Court
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seelie_and_Unseelie_courts

Maybe work that in... Brew some Scottish & Irish ales... Unseelie Wee Heavy

 

[JakeSparrow]

Wow thanks I never knew that. I will most certainly incorporate that in my brewline. Thanks for the heads up

 

[Psycotte]

Isle of Wight Brewing

The Seelye Family


The Family history started with Robert Seelye who sailed from the Isle of Wight, England in 1630 as Captain of one of the eleven vessels of John Winthrop’s fleet. He landed with his wife, his servant, and two sons and made his home in Watertown, Massachusetts.

http://www.bethellibrary.org/history/seelye-family/

 

[LandoLincoln]

I'd find out the names of the eleven vessels of John Winthrop's fleet and pick one of those names.

 

[JakeSparrow]

Wow thanks Psycotte I remember hearing something about my ancestor being a ship captain or sailing here from England but I never really read much into it. I was able to trace my family tree all the way back so I know I'm related.

Lando I think the one he was on was called Arabella, and it was the flagship. It's a cool name, the others aren't so fun. Definitely considering this name.

Thanks to both of you for the ideas

 

[Psycotte]

You have some good history to draw from.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

none of the above. name it Frank Johnson.

 

[benco]

Skinner brewing co.