Craft Beer Trails
The Virginia Craft Beer scene is booming! More than 200 craft breweries are open in Virginia. A few localities have created trails to get to them.
Want to make a day of it? Find a craft beer trail in your area to visit several breweries all within a few miles of each other. Check these out for beautiful scenery, delicious, locally-sourced meals and some of Virginia's finest craft beer.
As always, please drink responsibly and have a designated driver.
More Information on Virginia's Craft Beer Scene
Statewide
Virginia Craft Beer Cup – Gold Road Honorees
2025 Best of Show
- Knight’s Respite by St. George Brewing Co. – Hampton
2025 Gold Medalists
- As You Wish, Porter by Smartmouth Brewing Co. – Norfolk
- BA Pony, Wood Aged Beer by South Street Brewery – Charlottesville
- Beenut Butter Brown Ale, Alternative Grain(s)/Sugar(s) by Nansemond Brewing Station – Suffolk Bergluft, Pale European Lager by Oozlefinch Beers & Blending + Nost Brewing Project – Fort Monroe Boxcar Brown Ale, Brown Ale by Caboose Brewing Company – Vienna
- California Common, Amber Ale by Rockfish Brewing Company – Charlottesville Classic Lager, Cream & Blonde Ale by Blue Mountain Brewery – Afton
- Classic Lager, International Lager by Billsburg Brewery – Williamsburg
- Dark Sour Farmhouse Ale, American Wild Ale by Fine Creek Brewing Company – Powhatan Down on the Farm, Belgian Ale by Superfly Brewing Co. – Charlottesville
- F”N Bob, Irish Red by BrewHaHa Brewing Company – Elkton
- Fifth Force Imperial Stout, Strong Ale by Caiseal Beer & Spirits Co. (The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery) – Hampton
- Flannery’s, Stout by Decipher Brewing – Charlottesville Full Nelson, Pale Ale by Blue Mountain Brewery – Afton
- Howling Gale, India Pale Ale by Fair Winds Brewing Co – Lorton
- Knight’s Respite, American Wheat/Germain Weiss by St. George Brewing Co. – Hampton Kolman, Kölsch/Leichtbier by Gloucester Brewing Company – Gloucester
- Lake Life Lager, American Lager & Light Lager by Twin Creeks Brewing Company – Vinton Munich Dunkel, Dark European Lager by Bald Top Brewing Company – Madison
- New Zealand Proven Theory, Specialty IPA by Benchtop Brewing Company – Norfolk Octave, Monastic by Trouvaille Brewing Company – Haymarket
- Porch Pirate, Vegetable by Three Leg Run – Chester
- Postmaster General, Strong European Lager by Living Proof Beer Company – Rocky Mount Providence Pilsner, Pilsner by Gloucester Brewing Company – Gloucester
- Red Ale, British Bitters/Scottish by Caiseal Beer and Spirits Co. (The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery) – Hampton
- Sea Smoke, Smoked Beer by Patch Brewing Co. & Afterglow Brewing – Gordonsville & Norfolk Stupid Sexy Flanders, European Sour by Starr Hill Brewery – Crozet
- The Tank, Double IPA by Broken Window Brewing Company – Winchester Tourist Trap, Hazy IPA by Billsburg Brewery – Williamsburg
- Weekend, Amber Lager by Waygone Brewery – Henrico Wild Pear, Fruit by Blue Mountain Barrel House – Arrington
Blue Ridge Highlands
Southwest Virginia Mountain Brew Trail
The Southwest Virginia Mountain Brew Trail is an unforgettable travel adventure that allows you to discover the vibrant micro and craft brewing scene found throughout Virginia.
Rising Silo Brewery
Breweries include:
- Buffalo Mountain Brewery – Floyd
- Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill – Blacksburg
- Creek Bottom Brewing Company – Galax
- Damascus Brewery – Damascus
- Hammer & Forge Brewing Company – Boones Mill
- Rising Silo Brewery – Blacksburg
- River Company Brewery – Radford
Virginia 58 Beer Trail
The VA 58 Beer Trail is a grouping of breweries that are located along the Western portion of VA Route 58.
Buggs Island Brewing Company
The breweries include:
- 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Co Inc – Danville
- Ballad Brewing – Danville
- Buggs Island Brewing Company LLC – Clarksville
- Creek Bottom Brewing LLC – Galax
- Mountain Valley Brewing – Axton
- The Damascus Brewery – Damascus
Central Virginia
Brew Ridge Trail
The Brew Ridge Trail has taken the craft brewing world by storm. The Brew Ridge Trail is self-guided, so you can visit any brewery you want, in any order, during their regular business hours.
Blue Mountain Brewery
Our Breweries:
- Blue Mountain Barrel House – Colleen
- Blue Mountain Brewery – Afton
- Devils Backbone Brewing Company – Wintergreen
- South Street – Charlottesville
- Starr Hill – Crozet
Charlottesville Ale Trail
Three Notch'd Craft Brewery & Kitchen
The Charlottesville Ale Trail consists of craft breweries, cideries, distilleries, and meaderies in and around Charlottesville, VA. The passport is incredibly easy to use, and those who complete the passport by visiting all the stops on the trail will receive one of three limited edition trucker hats.The Charlottesville Ale Trail also organizes a number of fun events throughout the year including Pints on Preston and the Walk our City Craft Beverage Crawl.
Start planning your visit today at https://charlottesvillealetrail.org/pages/plan-your-visit.
Breweries include:
- Decipher Brewing
- Devils Backbone Backyard
- Eastwood
- Hogwaller Brewing
- Random Row Brewing
- Rockfish Brewing
- Selvedge Brewing
- Starr Hill Downtown
- South Street Brewery
- Superfly Brewing
- Three Notch'd Craft Brewery & Kitchen
Nelson 151 Trail
The Nelson 151 Trail provides a convenient way to sample Nelson County's many wineries and breweries, all along scenic Rt. 151 - the destination for Virginia wine, craft beer, local food, and outdoor recreation lovers. The trail features seven wineries, and three breweries/restaurants along a beautiful stretch of scenic byway, with Blue Ridge Mountain views, and easy access to and from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Devil's Backbone Brewing Company and Restaurant
Breweries Include:
- Blue Mountain Brewery – Afton
- Devils Backbone Brewing Company – Roseland
Red White and Brew Trail
With 11 wineries, five breweries, two hard cideries, distilleries and local restaurants that will satisfy the most discriminating palate - the Red, White and Brew Trail in Nelson County is a culinary hot spot.
Brewing Tree Beer Company
Breweries Include:
- Blue Mountain Brewery – Afton
- Blue Mountain Barrel House – Arrington
- Brewing Tree Beer Company – Afton
- Devils Backbone Brewing Company – Roseland
- WildManDan Brewery – Afton
- Wood Ridge Farm Brewery – Lovingston
Richmond Beer Trail
Quench your thirst in Richmond, Virginia, which is quickly becoming a major craft beer destination. With more than 20 craft breweries and more on the way, it's clear why the Wall Street Journal said Richmond "is home to one of the region's fastest growing beer scenes."
Hardywood West Creek
Our breweries include:
- Ardent Craft Ales
- Benchtop Brewing Co.
- Center of the Universe
- Dogtown Brewing
- Extra Billy’s Smokehouse & Brewery
- Final Gravity Brewing Co.
- Fine Creek Brewing Company
- Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
- Hardywood Park Craft Brewery West Creek – Goochland
- Intermission Beer Company
- Kindred Spirit Brewing
- Legend Brewing Company
- Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery – Goochland
- Midnight Brewery – Rockville
- Origin Beer Lab
- Rock Bottom Brewery
- Stone Brewing Co.
- Strangeways Brewing
- The Answer BrewPub
- Three Notch’d Brewing Company
- Triple Crossing Brewing Company
- Triple Crossing Brewing - Fulton
- Väsen Brewing Company
- Veil Brewing Company
Coastal Virginia
Coastal VA Beer Trail
The Coastal VA Beer Trail consists of breweries in Williamsburg, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Smithfield and Virginia Beach.
Commonwealth Brewing Co
Breweries include:
- AleWerks Brewing Company – Williamsburg
- Back Bay Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
- Benchtop Brewing Company – Norfolk
- Big Ugly Brewing Company – Chesapeake
- The Bold Mariner Brewing Company – Norfolk
- Bull Island Brewing Company – Hampton
- Commonwealth Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
- Home Republic Brew Pub – Virginia Beach
- The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery – Fort Monroe
- Pleasure House Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
- Reaver Beach Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
- Rip Rap Brewing Co. – Norfolk
- Smartmouth Brewing Company – Norfolk
- St. George Brewing Company – Hampton
- Tradition Brewing Company – Newport News
- The Virginia Beer Company – Willliamsburg
- Wasserhund Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
- Wharf Hill Brewing Company – Smithfield
- Young Veterans Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
Toast the Coast VA: Beer, Wine & Shine Trail
The Toast the Coast: Beer, Wine and Shine Trail consists of breweries in Williamsburg, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Smithfield and Virginia Beach.
Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co: Cranberry Blood Orange Cider
Breweries include:
- Amber Ox Public House * – Williamsburg
- AleWerks Brewing Company – Williamsburg
- Back Bay Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
- Benchtop Brewing Company – Norfolk
- Billsburg Brewery – Williamsburg
- Big Ugly Brewing Company – Chesapeake
- The Bold Mariner Brewing Company – Norfolk
- Bull Island Brewing Company – Hampton
- Capstan Bar Brewing Company – Hampton
- Commonwealth Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
- Momac Brewing Company – Portsmouth
- The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery – Fort Monroe
- Pleasure House Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
- Reaver Beach Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
- Rip Rap Brewing Co. – Norfolk
- Smartmouth Brewing Company – Norfolk
- St. George Brewing Company – Hampton
- Tradition Brewing Company – Newport News
- The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery – Hampton
- The Virginia Beer Company – Willliamsburg
- Wasserhund Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
- Wharf Hill Brewing Company – Smithfield
- Young Veterans Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
Heart of Appalachia
Spirits of the Clinch
Starting on either end of Virginia's Hidden River, visitors to Spirits of the Clinch can find a distillery, two breweries, and three wineries waiting like old friends at the end of a dirt road to greet you.
Breweries include:
- Plum Creek Winery – Tazewell
- Vincent's Vineyard – Russell
- Mountain Rose Vineyard – Wise
Northern Virginia
Beltway Beer Trail
The Beltway Beer Trail is currently the largest beer trail in the Virginia, showcasing more than 20 different breweries located in Fairfax, Prince William, Manassas, Alexandria, Falls Church and Arlington.
The breweries include:
- 2 Silos Brewing Co – Manassas
- Caboose Brewing Company LLC – Vienna
- Capitol City Brewing Company – Arlington
- Fair Winds Brewing Company – Lorton
- Forge Brew Works – Lorton
- Lake Anne Brew House LLC – Reston
- Mustang Sally Brewing Company LLC – Chantilly
- Ono Brewing Company – Chantilly
- Ornery Beer Co – Woodbridge
- Port City Brewing Company – Alexandria
- Sweetwater Tavern – Sterling
- Water's End Brewery – Lake Ridge
Fredericksburg Area Brew Trail
The Fredericksburg Area Brew Trail is made up of up breweries in Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania.
Red Dragon Brewery
Breweries include:
- 1781 Brewing Co. – Spotsylvania
- 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company – Stafford
- Adventure Brewing Company – Fredericksburg
- Adventure Brewing South – Fredericksburg
- Barley Naked Brewing Company – Stafford
- Highmark Brewing Company – Stafford
- Maltese Brewing Company, LLC – Spotsylvania
- Red Dragon Brewery – Fredericksburg
- Strangeways Brewing – Fredericksburg
LoCo Ale Trail
Make your way along the LoCo Ale Trail featuring delicious craft breweries in Loudoun County.
Loudoun pairs a modern and urban eastern corridor with wide-open rural seclusion on farms and pastures along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west.
Dirt Farm Brewing
Our Breweries:
- Adroit Theory – Purcellville
- Eleven Eleven Brewing – Purcellville
- Beltway Brewing – Sterling
- Corcoran Brewing – Purcellville
- Crooked Run Brewing – Leesburg
- Lost Rhino Brewing – Ashburn
- Lost Rhino Retreat – Ashburn
- Loudoun Brewing Company – Leesburg
- MacDowell Brew Kitchen – Leesburg
- Ocelot Brewing Company – Dulles
- Quattro Goomba's Brewery – Aldie
- Dirt Farm Brewing – Bluemont
- Old 690 Brewing Company – Purcellville
- Barnhouse Brewery – Leesburg
- Sweetwater Tavern – Falls Church
- Vanish – Leesburg
Steins, Vines and Moonshine Trail
Steins, Vines and Moonshine Trail is the official trail for local breweries, wineries and distilleries throughout Prince William County, Virginia. Discover what wonderful experiences Prince William has to offer for beer, wine & spirit lovers...!
Heritage Brewing Company
Breweries:
- 2 Silos Brewing Company – Manassas
- BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
- Cedar Run Brewing Co – Nokesville
- Eavesdrop Brewery – Yorkshire
- Heritage Brewing Company – Manassas
- Ornery Beer Company & Public House – Woodbridge
- Sinistral Brewing Company – Manassas
- The Farm Brewery at Broad Run – Broad Run
- Water’s End Brewery – Lake Ridge
Seminole Beer Trail
The Seminole Beer Trail is a grouping of breweries that are located along VA Route 29 from Charlottesville to Gainesville.
The breweries include:
- Bald Top Brewing Company LLC – Madison
- Beer Hound Brewery – Culpeper
- Far Gohn Brewing Co – Culpeper
- Old Bust Head Brewing Company – Vint Hill
- Old Trade Brewery – Brandy Station
- Powers Farm & Brewery – Midland
- The Farm Brewery at Broad Run – Haymarket
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail
Along the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail you can taste some of the best craft beer in the country. This beautiful region provides a way to reconnect with important things in life – relax and enjoy the companionship of good friends amidst some of the nation’s most beautiful farms and mountains,
Pale Fire Brewing Co.
Breweries Include:
- Feel the Rain Brothers Brew Co. – Harrisonburg
- Pale Fire Brewing Co. – Harrisonburg
- Seven Arrows Brewing Co. – Waynesboro
- Redbeard Brewing Co. – Staunton
- Stable Craft Brewing – Waynesboro
- Queen City Brewing – Staunton
- Basic City Beer – Waynesboro
- Three Notch'd Brewing Co. – Harrisonburg
- Restless Moons Brewing Company – Harrisonburg
- Devils Backbone Outpost – Lexington
- Great Valley Farm Brewery – Natural Bridge
- BrewHaHa Brewing Company – Elkton
- Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewing – Raphine
- Cave Hill Farms Brewery – McGaheysville
- Elkton Brewing Co. – Elkton
- Heliotrope Brewery – Lexington
- The Friendly Fermenter – Harrisonburg
- White Oak Lavender & Purple Wolf Vineyard - Harrisonburg
- Pro Re Nata Plus - Staunton
- The Alpine Goat Brewery - Weyers Cave
Virginia Mountains
Virginia's Blue Ridge Cheers Trail
Virginia's Blue Ridge Cheers Trail includes local breweries and is the perfect way to experience the flavors of Virginia's Blue Ridge and meet the people who are bringing these great beers to life.
The Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains is quickly developing into a popular location for craft breweries. The plentiful supply of top-quality water combined with the beautiful landscape and unique culture that exists in the region makes Virginia's Blue Ridge a natural choice for many beer companies. The trail also includes wineries and craft spirits. producers.
Big Lick Brewing Company
Breweries Include:
- A Few Old Goats – Roanoke
- Big Lick Brewing Company – Roanoke
- Golden Cactus Brewing - Roanoke
- Olde Salem Brewing Co. – Salem
- Parkway Brewing Company – Salem
- Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage – Roanoke
- Twin Creeks Brewing Company – Vinton
- White Rock Brewery – Goodview