Craft Beer Trails

Virginia Craft Beer Gold Road

The Virginia Craft Beer Cup competition is held annually by the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild (VCBG) and continues to be the largest state competition of its kind in the United States. This year’s competition, managed by head Judge Charlie Harr, took place at Old Ox Brewery. A record 128 breweries competed in this year’s competition, including 20 new participants. Brewers submitted up to four beers each, judged in 33 different categories. This year’s competition saw a record 473 beers entered.

2024 Virginia Craft Beer Cup Winner (Best in Show) - Parkway Brewing Company
Photo Credit: Diane Catanzaro 

2024 Best in Show Winner:

• Parkway Brewing Company, Billy Boys Scotch Ale, 

2024 Gold Medal Winners:

• Harpers Ferry Brewing, Screaming Jenny – Alternative Grains or Sugars
• Harpers Ferry Brewing, Cliffhanger – Amber Ales
• Bold Mariner Brewing Company, Frogman Lager – Amber Lagers
• Barley Naked Brewing Company, Light American Lager – American Lagers
• Port City Brewing Company, Optimal Wit – Belgian Ales
• Three Leg Run, Working An Angle – British Bitters
• The Thin Brew Line Brewing Company, Dirty Harry Brown Ale – Brown Ale
• Blue Mountain Brewery, Classic Lager – Creams and Blondes
• Ornery Beer Company, Dark Sapphire – Dark European Lagers
• Patch Brewing Co, Bases Loaded – Double IPA
• South Street Brewery, Slippery When Wit – European Sour
• Bike Lane Brewing, Kiki’s Carrito - Fruit
• Patch Brewing Company, Home Run Hefe – German and American Wheat
• The Virginia Beer Company, Insider Trading – Hazy IPA
• Heritage Brewing Company, Legado Premium – International Lager
• Billsburg Brewery, Fly Away IPA - IPA
• Old House Brewing, The Red Ale – Irish and Scottish Ales
• St. George Brewing Co., Morning Dew – Kolsch/Leichtbier
• Great Valley Farm Brewery and Winery, Dark Saison – Mixed Fermentation
• Trouvaille Brewing Company, Hooked on Phenolics – Monastic Ale
• Crazy Rooster Brewing Company, Perihellyan – Pale Ales
• Smartmouth Brewing Co, Safety Dance – Pale European Bitter/Pilsner
• Decipher Brewing Company, Snowball’s Chance – Pale European Lagers
• SuperFly Brewing Co, Midnight Train - Porters
• Wildmandan Brewery, We are Pivo - Smoke
• The Answer Brewpub, Dark Helmet – Specialty IPA
• MoMac Brewing Company, P-Town Dry Irish Stout - Stouts
• Oozlefinch Beers & Blending/NOST Brewing Project, Reflections – Strong Ale
• Brew Republic Bierwerks, Eisbock – Strong European Lagers
• Blue Mountain Barrel House, Chocolate Coffee Dark Hallow 2023 X Variant – Vegetable/Spice
• Eavesdrop Brewery, Destined -  Wood
• Blue Mountain Barrel House, Cherry Sour Devil 2023 X Variant – Experimental Beers

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:

• Bristol Station Brews & Taproom – Bristol
• Buffalo Mountain Brewery – Floyd
• Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill – Blacksburg
• Chaos Mountain Brewing – Callaway
• Creek Bottom Brewing Company – Galax
• Damascus Brewery – Damascus
• Hammer & Forge Brewing Company – Boones Mill
• Right Mind Brewing Company – Blacksburg
• Rising Silo Brewery – Blacksburg
• River Company Brewery – Radford
• State Street Brewing – Bristol
• Studio Brew – Bristol
• Sugar Hill Brewing Company – St. Paul
• Wolf Hills Brewing Co. – Abingdon

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
• Bristol Brewery – Bristol
• Buggs Island Brewing Company LLC – Clarksville
• Busted Still Brewery – Gate City
• Creek Bottom Brewing LLC – Galax
• Mountain Valley Brewing – Axton
• State Street Brewing – Bristol
• Studio Brew LLC – Bristol
• Sugar Hill Brewing Company – Saint Paul
• The Damascus Brewery – Damascus
• Wolf Hills Brewing Company – Abingdon

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
• Wildmans 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.
• Canon & Draw Brewing Co.
• Castleburg Brewery and Tap Room
• 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
• Steam Bell Beer Works
• 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 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
• Coelacanth Brewing Company – Norfolk
• Commonwealth Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
• Gordon Biersch – Virginia Beach
• Home Republic Brew Pub – Virginia Beach
• O’Connor Brewing Co. – Norfolk
• 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
• Brick & Mortar Brewing – Suffolk
• Bull Island Brewing Company – Hampton
• Capstan Bar Brewing Company – Hampton
• Coelacanth Brewing Company – Norfolk
• Commonwealth Brewing Company – Virginia Beach
• Deadline Brewing Project – Virginia Beach
• Gordon Biersch – Virginia Beach
• Home Republic Brew Pub – Virginia Beach
• Momac Brewing Company – Portsmouth
• O’Connor Brewing Co. – Norfolk
• 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

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.

Sugar Hill Brewing Company

Breweries include:

• Painted Peak Brewing Co. – Tazewell
• Sugar Hill Brewing Co. – St. Paul
• Plum Creek Winery – Tazewell
• Vincent's Vineyard – Russell
• Stone Mountain Distilling – Russell
• Sugar Hill Brewing Company – Wise
• Mountain Rose Vineyard – Wise

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.

New District Brewing Company

The breweries include:

• 2 Silos Brewing Co – Manassas
• BadWolf Brewing Company – Manassas
• Brew Republic Bierwerks – Woodbridge
• Caboose Brewing Company LLC – Vienna
• Capitol City Brewing Company – Arlington
• Fair Winds Brewing Company – Lorton
• Forge Brew Works – Lorton
• Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant – McLean
• Growling Bear Brewing Company – Woodbridge
• Heritage Brewing Co – Manassas
• Lake Anne Brew House LLC – Reston
• Mustang Sally Brewing Company LLC – Chantilly
• New District Brewing Company – Chantilly
• Ono Brewing Company – Chantilly
• Ornery Beer Co – Woodbridge
• Port City Brewing Company – Alexandria
• Portner Brewhouse – 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
• Spencer Devon Brewing, LLC – 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
• Black Walnut Brewery – Leesburg
• Belly Love Brewing – Purcellville
• Beltway Brewing – Sterling
• Corcoran Brewing – Purcellville
• Crooked Run Brewing – Leesburg
• Dog Money Restaurant & Brewery – Leesburg
• Jack's Run Brewing Company – Purcellville
• Lost Rhino Brewing – Ashburn
• Lost Rhino Retreat – Ashburn
• Loudoun Brewing Company – Leesburg
• MacDowell Brew Kitchen – Leesburg
• Mad Horse Brew Pub – Lovettsville
• Old Ox Brewery – Ashburn
• 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
• BadWolf Brewing Company – Manassas
• BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
• Brew Republic Bierwerks – Woodbridge
• 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
• Tin Cannon Brewing Company – Gainesville
• Water’s End Brewery – Lake Ridge

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:

• Brothers Craft Brewing – 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'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
• Beale's – Bedford
• Big Lick Brewing Company – Roanoke
• Chaos Mountain Brewing – Callaway
• Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room – Roanoke
• Golden Cactus Brewing - Roanoke
• Hammer & Forge Brewing Company – Boones Mill
• Olde Salem Brewing Co. – Salem
• Parkway Brewing Company – Salem
• Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers – Roanoke
• Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage – Roanoke
• Sunken City Brewing Company – Hardy
• Twin Creeks Brewing Company – Vinton
• White Rock Brewery – Goodview