HELP: Need to name brewery

[aeonderdonk]

I just read the mega-thread about brewery names and have been trying to come up with one.

I have a few ideas kicking around but nothing that jumps out and says "pick me"

The Donk - from my last name Onderdonk
3 Peaks Brewing - from a mountain in Maine my family has been hiking since the 1920s
Belltower Brewing - the college I went to had a huge belltower
Wonderdonk Brewing Co- last name with a W in front of it.


Could also include:

• Wolf, Wolfpack, Wolfhead
• Mountains and Lakes
• 1940's Propaganda (American or otherwise but to the effect of this style:
  http://www.crestock.com/uploads/blog/2008/propagandaposters/us_propaganda-31.jpg)

I'm pretty crappy with names, help?!

 

[jacksonbrown]

The Donk - from my last name Onderdonk

Meh. People wouldn't probably get that, but it's not terrible.

3 Peaks Brewing - from a mountain in Maine my family has been hiking since the 1920s

Love it!

Belltower Brewing - the college I went to had a huge belltower

Who's didn't?

Wonderdonk Brewing Co- last name with a W in front of it.

See comment #1

Finding a name that fits can be tough. I went by DD Brewery (Dexter Dog, my pup) for a year knowing it wasn't my end-all before I settled on Barefoot Brewery. Go with what feels good to you, something you can keep going back to and not feel wierd or unsettled about it.

 

[Sigafoos]

Why do people have to understand it? I don't know why you're called Barefoot. I like Wonderdonk, or House of Donk. With a name like that it's a sin to waste it. Donk Donk Who's There pale ale, etc.

But then my 'brewery' is named after a story involving Greek goddesses and hot dogs, so who am I to talk?

 

[MistyMountainHops]

"Who's didnt" - that's hilarious!

Sorry jacksonbrown, but on the others I disagree completely. I thought The Donk was money until I saw Wonderdonk Brewing Co - it's catchy, unique, and 99% your name.

 

[jacksonbrown]

I love the name, but it also has some negative connotations. Personally, I don't know that I would grab a Wonderdonk. But I do love saying it.
Sigafoos, you're right, it really doesn't have to make sense. Don't know why I brought that up.

 

[bottleopener]

whatever you do, you must have a doplebock called "The Donkulator."

 

[Boerderij_Kabouter]

I like the House of Donk.

 

[fivehoursfree]

BaDonkadonk Brewing. With a caricature of a big ole booty as the logo.

 

[skadalajara]

Just as an FYI: there is a commercial operation here called Four Peaks Brewery. Not to dissuade you, just to inform.

Another idea might be to find the origin of your name and translate it into English and see where that gets you.

 

[Grinder12000]

I think you have to just hang out and NOT name your brewery - one will come naturally. Like a name for a pet - it just happens.

 

[carnevoodoo]

Wonderdonk is fantastic.

There's a Belgian brewery called Corsendonk that I thought of when I read it, but I like it a lot. House of Donk is good, too, but I like Wonderdonk more.

 

[Munsoned]

I'd take "Wonderdonk," (which is, in fact, money) and turn it into "Wünderdonk," because why the hell not?

 

[carnevoodoo]

I'd take "Wonderdonk," (which is, in fact, money) and turn it into "Wünderdonk," because why the hell not?

I think then it seems like you're a German beer brewer. Sounds limiting.

 

[frolickingmonkey]

There's always the combo meal:
Onderdonk Peaks Brewing Co.
Wonderdonk Peak Brewing Co.
etc etc

 

[aeonderdonk]

Onderdonk translates from Dutch to "From the knoll of the swamp".

I've been waiting around for something to stick for almost a year, maybe i should just drink some more.

 

[Sigafoos]

Just as an FYI: there is a commercial operation here called Four Peaks Brewery. Not to dissuade you, just to inform.

Go with Five Peaks, then: '25% more peaks than our competition!' (I know you aren't actually competing with them, but fake rivalries are fun )

 

[COLObrewer]

Donknoll Brewing

"Quality brews from the safety of the swamp"

 

[Beer:30]

BaDonkadonk Brewing. With a caricature of a big ole booty as the logo.

I actually LOL'd at work on this one. Great stuff.

 

[Boerderij_Kabouter]

What about "Brouwerij Onderdonk". A lone knoll in a swamp seems like a pretty sweet concept for a logo...

 

[hamiltont]

Donkey Donk Brewery

 

[jschaf]

Over the Barrel Brewery

also a slang term for a common punishment for sailors when they get tied to the cannon of a ship

 

[bdnoona]

I'd take "Wonderdonk," (which is, in fact, money) and turn it into "Wünderdonk," because why the hell not?

+1. Wünderdonk Brewing Co. Awesome.

 

[aeonderdonk]

I've also considered "East of the Sun, West of the Moon Brewing" after a book of fairy tales my father read me when I was young.

 

[android]

wonderdonk

 

[jschaf]

maybe just go with your last name. when there's a 'w' in front of it it makes me think of willy wonka

 

[skibb]

East of the Sun, West of the Moon Brewing is wayyyy too long of a name..

 

[aeonderdonk]

what about just "Sun and Moon Brewing"?

 

[avfc41]

Wonderdonk seems pretty much perfect - your other suggestions all sound like a dozen other breweries. It's memorable and personal, and kind of funny.

 

[Dwain]

If Onderdonk = knoll of the swamp, how about High Swamp Brewing (Brewery)

 

[jschaf]

wonderdonk is lame. use your last name, drop the w

 

[aeonderdonk]

heavily leaning towards Sun and Moon

 

[Edd]

Donkeytonk brewery? The logo would have to be a dancing donkey of course...

 

[Zamial]

Zombies... Run!!!!!