Pale Fire Brewing Co.—Harrisonburg

Alesatian Brewing Co.—Winchester

Backroom Brewery—Middletown
Backroom Brewery marries craft beer with farming, using their own farm-grown ingredients such as hops and a wide range of herbs to create unique beers like the Chili Pepper Red Ale and the Cilantro Lime Wheat Beer. The brewery also utilizes the herbs grown on-site in their kitchen, preparing fresh dishes with local produce and meats. After sampling the excellent food and beers, head outside for a game of cornhole and take a walk through the farm’s labyrinth and lavender fields. During the summer months, the brewery welcomes visitors to head out into the flower gardens and cut their own bouquet to take home.Brothers Craft Brewing—Harrisonburg

Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery—Lexington
Built in 2011 as a second location for the constantly-growing brewery, Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery is a massive 15,000 square foot facility featuring an outdoor patio with shaded wooden picnic tables and cornhole sets. Try out a few of the brewery’s flagship offerings, like the Eight Point IPA and the Vienna Lager, as well as some of the unique seasonal brews, such as the Café de Manana, a Mexican Coffee Porter. On Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm, the staff will walk you through the working brewery, sharing the secrets of the brewing process and the history Devils Backbone.Escutcheon Brewing Company—Winchester

Front Royal Brewing Company—Front Royal
Bringing you artisan-inspired beers paired with hand-crafted, locally-inspired entrees, Front Royal Brewing Company creates a true craft-brewing experience. Their brew-master specializes in hand-crafted German style beers and trend-setting IPAs, with a couple of experimental recipes thrown in. Enjoy locally-inspired pub food that changes with the season, daily and weekend specials, Sunday Brunch and unique holiday offerings. Stop by for live music three nights a week.Parkway Brewing Company—Salem
A micro-brewery in Salem, Parkway Brewing Company specializes in distinctive ales for the discriminating beer enthusiast. Kick back and relax on their couch while sipping on one of their flagship or seasonal brews. Join them for trivia night or live music. They also have rotating food trucks, special film screenings, fundraising events and more.Great Valley Farm Brewery—Natural Bridge

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Early settlers in the Shenandoah Valley referred to the region as the “Great Valley”. Gleaning inspiration from those early residents, Great Valley Farm Brewery acknowledges the splendor of those charmingly simple times. The 27-acre property produces small batches of Belgian farmhouse-style beers using many ingredients grown on the farm or sourced from nearby farms.Winchester Brew Works—Winchester
A female-owned and run operation, Winchester Brew Works is a one-of-a-kind craft brewery and tasting room just a few blocks from the Old Town Walking Mall in Winchester, convenient to many of the major restaurants and attractions. Community-style seating invites you to come in with your friends or meet some of the locals as you savor a refreshing craft beer. Food trucks serving local fare set up in the brewery parking lot on Monday and Friday evenings, but visitors to the brewery are always welcome to bring their own food into the tasting room.Shenandoah Valley Brewing Co.—Staunton
In Downtown Staunton, Shenandoah Valley Brewing Co. is more than just a taproom and brewery; they also sell everything you need to make your own homebrew, wine, cider, and mead. The brewery specializes in ales and lagers, crafting refreshing beers that you can enjoy year-round, but don’t miss out on sampling darker brews like the Belgian Stout, as well. On the weekends, live performances are held at Shenandoah Valley Brewing Co., and you can either bring your own food to the brewery, order from food trucks, or from the Farmhouse Restaurant’s limited menu provided on the weekends.Queen City Brewing—Staunton

Redbeard Brewing Company—Staunton
Staying true to their slogan of “Small Batches of Big Beers”, Redbeard Brewing Company experiments with new beer recipes on a regular basis, and the results are overwhelmingly impressive. Currently, the menu includes Citra Grissette Saison, a Belgian Tripel, and the A.M.O.G. Stout. Visit in the fall to try seasonal offerings like the Sweet Potato Pie Porter and the Wet Hopped Harvest Ale. Every Friday brings live music performances and Sunday evenings showcase the local talent during Karaoke.Seven Arrows Brewing Company—Waynesboro

Woodstock Brewhouse—Woodstock
Housed in what used to be the Casey Jones work clothes factory in historic Woodstock, Woodstock Brewhouse put painstaking effort into restoring the structure to its original industrial-style glory. The space is cavernous, with 14-foot ceilings and worn wood flooring, but small lights dangling sporadically from the ceiling act like electric fireflies, lighting up the space to create a truly magical ambiance.Stable Craft Brewing—Waynesboro

Swover Creek Farm Brewery—Edinburg
In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Swover Creek Farm Brewery serves hand-crafted small batch beers in their taproom and the outdoor beer garden. Many of the beers are made using hops and other ingredients grown on the farm, which has been in the owner’s family for over 100 years. Order up farm-crafted sausages, homemade pretzels, and wood-fired pizzas from the kitchen while you sample the craft beers. While dogs are not permitted inside the tasting room, pet owners can utilize the dog park adjacent to the taproom while visiting.Three Notch’d Brewing Company—Harrisonburg
