March 2020 - Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail

Month: March 2020

How to Get Your Favorite Beerwerks Beer

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Last updated: June 9, 2020

Some Beerwerks breweries have opened indoor and outdoor seating spaces in a limited capacity under the governor’s Phase Two guidelines. Most breweries continue to offer to-go sales on cans, bottles, and growler fills. In several cases, you can call your order in ahead of time and pick it up at the curb or take advantage of delivery options. Remember to social distance…that’s a row of 28 beer cans! Thank you for supporting Shenandoah Valley businesses.

Be sure to check each brewery’s website or Facebook page for updates as their offerings/services change frequently. Also check for new events!

Heliotrope Brewery

    • Temporary hours: 
      • Wednesday – Sunday: 4-8 p.m.
    • Opening up the alley and back patio for limited outdoor seating with lots and lots of social distancing.
      • Limit of 50 people. No reservations, and no more than six people at a table.
      • No cash, please.
    • Take-out served from the front deck (both food orders and growler fills).
    • Walk-up, online, and phone orders only (540) 458-3846.
    • Check Facebook the week of June 8 for information about taproom reopening

Great Valley Farm Brewery and Winery

    • Outdoor seating is available (10 people/group) maintaining proper social distancing. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to take advantage of lawn space.
    • Limited indoor seating in the Tap Room
    • No beer flights or formal wine tastings.
    • Groups may be turned away if the brewery reaches capacity.
Nathan with Great Valley Farm Brewery demonstrates how many growlers equals 6 ft.
Homeschooling? Here’s a math question: How many beer cans lined in a row equals 6 ft?
Answer: 28 beer cans or 12 growlers. Please remember to social distance.

Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen

    • Limited outdoor seating by Outpost reservations only with a minimum of 6 guests per table, including children.
    • Limited indoor seating (beginning 6/10/20) with Outpost reservations only to ensure 50% capacity. 
    • Guests must wear face coverings when not seated at their tables.
    • Food and beer to-go with curbside service (no contact, if needed) from 12-7 p.m. daily.
    • Packaged beer, 32 oz. crowlers (single use aluminum cans), and new growler fills (we are not filling any growlers brought in by customers at this time) are all available.
    • There is a limited menu of hot, to go individual meals, as well as family-style menu packages that will serve 2-4 people. The family-style options will be picked up cold so customers can heat and serve when desired.
    • Call to order by phone at (540) 817-6071.

Queen City Brewing

    • Check Facebook for hours and upcoming events.
    • Indoor seating available. Outdoor seating encouraged on the parking lot and patio.
    • 50% off growler fills to go. 
    • $2 off pints.

Redbeard Brewing

    • Beer garden pick up service for growler, bottle, and merchandise: Fridays – Mondays  2-7 p.m. Simply order your beer and park in the lot adjacent to the beer garden for pick-up. 
    • Gift cards and merchandise may be ordered online.
    • Aiming to have the taproom renovations complete by the end of June.

Shenandoah Valley Brewing Company

Pale Fire Brewing Company

    • Open daily, 2-9 p.m.
    • Outdoor patio and six tables inside are available for socially distanced drinking. Wearing a mask when not seated is required to help protect our staff and local community.
    • Open 1-6 p.m. for carryout and curbside service. 
    • Local delivery now available through GiddyUP Courier.
    • Curbside service includes growlers (sanitizing any brought from home), kegs, bottles & cans, retail, bar snacks, and gift cards.

Brothers Craft Brewing

    • Outdoor seating and taproom space reopened, following guidelines for social distancing.
    • #BrosThru curbside service for customers who want a no-contact experience.  
    • Customers can call in orders and either pay by phone or once they’ve arrived.  
    • Recipients must be 21+ and have a valid ID. 
    • Brothers is using GiddyUp! for delivery. 
    • Customers can get up to 4 cases per order, and the recipients must be 21+ and have a valid ID.

Restless Moons Brewing Company

  • Open for limited outdoor seating. We currently have seating for 36, with 6 tables. We’re limiting seating to one party per table, on a first come first served basis.
  • Restless Moons will deliver beer to your front door for a flat $3 fee. Place your order online or call (540) 217-2726.
  • Purchase gift cards and mug club memberships on the website. 

Three Notch’d Valley Collab House

    • We can now allow up to 50% capacity inside with social distancing. 
    • Masks are still required for entry and ordering. Please see the CDC’s website or go to the Virginia website for more info.
    • Open Tuesday – Saturday, 1:30-7 
      • 12-1:30 p.m. for delivery
    • To order and purchase beer visit their website.

The Friendly Fermenter

    • 5 seating areas inside. Consumption limited to one pint if you’re sitting.
    • Temporary quarantine hours: 
      • Wednesday – Thursday, 2-7 p.m.
      • Friday – Saturday, 12-7 p.m.
    • To pre-order simply email us or call (540) 217-2614.
    • Deliveries on Wednesdays & Fridays.
    • Homebrew Shop is open again per Phase Two regulations.

Basic City Beer Co.:

    • We are entering Phase 2!
      • PHASE 2 HOURS:
        • Tues – Friday 3-10 p.m.
        •  Sat 12-10 p.m.
        • Sun 12-8 p.m. (Back to our normal hours).
    • We still have the outdoor seating for 100. We added indoor seating for 100. Properly distanced. Please see sign in at the Basic City tent and they will convey protocol.
      • PHASE 2 Curbside HOURS:
        • Tues – Fri 3-10 p.m. 
        • Sat 12 – 10 p.m.
        • Su 12-8 p.m.
    • Curbside pick up has now been moved to parking spaces in the front lot.
      • Curbside case discount is now 15%.
      • Call ahead (540) 943-1010 or order online so your order will be ready when you arrive.
      • Price list on Facebook. 
    • Call ahead (540) 943-1010 or order online so your order will be ready when you arrive.
    • Price list on Facebook.
    • Gift cards and merchandise available for purchase on the online store.

Skipping Rock

    • Phase II hours will be:
      • Wed, Thurs, Sun: 12-8
      • Fri – Sat: 12-10
      • Mon – Tues: Closed
    • Seating in the outdoor beer garden will follow the same procedures for Phase I.
    • If you are sitting inside, please enter through our FRONT double doors and leave through the SIDE doors.
    • The ordering line is cordoned off and tape there’s tape on the floor so you can distance yourself while waiting.
    • The taproom will be limited to 50 guests at one time. We have spaced the tables and removed some chairs to accommodate this.
    • Curbside pickup of package, cases, kegs, merchandise, and gift cards available. If possible please use our website for ordering

Stable Craft Brewing

    • Indoor and outdoor seating available under Phase Two guidelines.
    • For open days and times, check Facebook or call Stable Craft at (540) 490-2609.
    • Curbside delivery for growler fills and food.
    • Click here to order beer online.
    • 9-Hole Cornhole Golf Course is open for social-distancing fun for up to 4 people per team.
      • Players should bring their own bags for sanitation purposes.
      • Golf & Drink Packages:
        (2) Tier 1 Beer Tickets + Round of Golf/per person: $19
        (2) Tier 2 Beer Tickets + Round of Golf/per person: $20
        (2) 608 Beer Tickets + Round of Golf/per person: $16
        (1) Golf Ticket: $8 per person

Seven Arrows Brewing Company

    • Open daily:
      • Sunday – Thursday, 12-9 p.m.
      • Friday – Saturday, 12-10 p.m.
    • Indoor and outdoor seating under Phase 2 guidelines, 
    • curbside, and takeout (540) 221-6968.
    • fresh cooked food from Nobos Kitchen (540) 471-8435.

Plan Your 48-Hour Beercation on the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail

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The Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail is packed with months’ worth of adventure thanks to our location in the Shenandoah Valley (1.5 hours from DC or Richmond, 3 hours from Hampton Roads,) but two days will let you experience some of the best we have to offer. Boutique hotels and rustic farm lodging, craveable food, rockin’ music and outdoor adventure fill out your beercation. Here’s our 48-hour guide in nine steps.

FRIDAY:

Step 1: Check into Your Hotel

From fancy boutique hotels to rustic farm experiences, towns along the Beerwerks Trail boast great places to stay. These home bases will serve you well as you explore everything the Valley offers. Check out some of the limited-time packages offered by some of our favorite accommodations along the route.

Lexington/Rockbridge Lodging

Harrisonburg’s Overnight Elegance

Augusta County’s Rustic Farm Lodging

Waynesboro’s Romantic B&B’s

Staunton’s Historic Hotels

Step 2: Pick up Your Beerwerks Passport


Toast your weekend with a cold one and earn a cool t-shirt while you’re doing it. Get your Beerwerks Passport at participating breweries and the following visitor centers:

Step 3: Get Some Grub


The diverse restaurant scene along the Beerwerks Trail celebrates craft food and emphasizes farm-to-table freshness. If you’re visiting a brewery, make sure to take time to explore nearby restaurants, too.

SATURDAY

Step 4: Fuel up for Your Day

You have a busy day ahead of you. Recharge at a local coffee spot and visit a nearby farmers’ market for some caffeine and food.

Step 5: Head Outdoors


It’s time to take a hike and see what all the Shenandoah Valley fuss is about. Get outside and breathe in the fresh air. Pair your adventure with a post-hike beer at a nearby brewery.

Step 6: Explore Our Unique Downtowns

Staunton

  • Perhaps best known for its Victorian architecture, the American Shakespeare Center and its proximity to beautiful natural areas, Staunton also has a vibrant downtown with an active arts and music scene. In addition to dining choices that are reminiscent of a larger city and a variety of independent shops, Staunton’s central location also makes it an ideal jumping-off point to explore the rest of the Valley.

Harrisonburg

  • There’s so much to do in “The Friendly City!” Harrisonburg’s walkable 40-block downtown is rich in unique restaurants, cutting-edge arts and culture, shopping, history and college-town cool. Plan to visit some of its fine museums and parks. Harrisonburg is proud to be the first recognized Arts and Cultural and Culinary District in Virginia. Outdoor enthusiasts can easily access Shenandoah National Park or the Washington and Jefferson National Forest.

Lexington

  • Lexington is steeped in history, and with two colleges located in town, there’s always something happening. The charming downtown offers many fine restaurants, galleries and shops, and its location deep in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley makes it easy for visitors to access city trails such as the Chessie Nature Trail, Boxerwood Nature Center, Natural Bridge State Park and the James and Maury rivers.

Waynesboro

  • Waynesboro is divinely placed to be your gateway to outdoor adventure. Nature fans can enjoy hiking the Appalachian Trail, driving the Skyline Drive or the Blue Ridge Parkway, or exploring a wealth of in-town parks and green spaces. History buffs can learn about historical figures like Mad Anthony Wayne and locations like the Crozet railroad tunnel. In addition, Waynesboro’s growing cultural scene includes regular festivals like the Fall Foliage Art Show, Virginia Street Arts Festival, and Virginia Chili Blues n’ Brews, making it a can’t-miss place to visit.

Step 7: See a Show at a Brewery Serving up Live Music on Saturday Night 


Several breweries along the Beerwerks Trail often host live music on Saturday nights. Check their schedules for a chance to drink your favorite brew and enjoy some tunes.

SUNDAY

Step 8: Enjoy a Little Brunch

Sleep in, rise late, and then start the day right with a relaxing brunch. Here are some sure bets in each area.

Step 9: Hit up a Brewery for a Final Farewell


Before you say “happy trails,” make sure you stop at one more brewery to

  • Fill up your growler to go
  • Plan your next trip to the Valley to complete your Passport

And Lastly, Start Planning Your Beercation!

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Brewer Spotlight: Skipping Rock Beer Co.

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Brewer: Ben Mullett

How long have you worked at the brewery? I’ve been with Skipping Rock Beer Co. since April of 2018. We opened our doors to the public March 15, 2019.

How did you get involved in brewing? I’m from New Hampshire. I was hired as a dishwasher at a local brewpub, Elm City Brewing Co. The brewer at the time wanted some help cleaning in the brewery. Being a former Marine, I know cleaning. That turned into an assistant brewer position. I completed the Siebel Brewing Science and Technology course and became the Head Brewer for the brewpub. I’ve been brewing professionally for about 12 years.

Tell us something people don’t know about your brewery: If you’ve ever been in to visit you’ll know we like to talk with everyone. That doesn’t leave much that people don’t know. Something that is pretty cool about us though, is that Skipping Rock Beer Co. will be opening our second location in Charlottesville this spring, just a few weeks after our one-year anniversary!

What’s your favorite food and beer combo? Belgian Dubbel with a good cigar is food for the soul.

Tell us about your pets: We have a six-year-old boxer named Pax. He is an 80-pound lap dog and loves being around our family. He’s not a huge fan of delivery trucks…

What is your favorite thing to do in the Shenandoah Valley? Being somewhat new to the area, we still have a lot to explore. We have visited a few of the caverns, checked out some lakes and campgrounds, and gone on many scenic drives. Staunton, specifically Gypsy Hill Park, is awesome. The playgrounds, duck pond, train and live music have given us countless hours of great family time. 

What’s the best way to spend time outdoors in the Shenandoah Valley? Sherando Lake was a great find. Cell phones don’t get service, and it’s just a beautiful spot. We also love family picnics in the park.