The 17 craft breweries on the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail are all within an easy hour’s drive of each other. To guide your exploration, we’ve divided our map into three zones. Hop between zones or discover them one at a time, but make sure to mark your progress on your 2023 Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail Passport. As you work toward earning your Beerwerks t-shirt, you’ll need to visit at least eight breweries in at least two zones. Buy a beer and get your Passport stamped. It’s that easy. You’ll be sporting that new shirt in no time!
Zone A is located at the north end of the Beerwerks Trail and includes the breweries in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
- BrewHaHa Brewing Company
- Brothers Craft Brewing
- Cave Hill Farms Brewery
- Elkton Brewing Co.
- The Friendly Fermenter
- Pale Fire Brewing Co.
- Restless Moons Brewing Company
- Three Notch’d Valley Collab House
Here’s what to know if you haven’t yet visited them.
BrewHaHa Brewing Company
BrewHaHa Brewing Company (McGaheysville) is a nano brewery specializing in small-batch brews from their one-banner brewhouse. Located near Massanutten Resort, the brewery is a great place to stop after a day on the slopes or the golf course. The taproom has comfy seating and lots of photos of popular comics on the walls. There’s also room to sit outside. Make sure to visit on the first Saturday of each month for live comedy and improv.
Top-rated beers on Untappd include:
- Float On By…Orange Honey Pale Ale – Pale Ale – American
- Broken Glass – IPA – Belgian
Nearby Attraction:
Four-season Massanutten Resort boasts warm-weather activities like golf, hiking, mountain biking, a family adventure park, and an indoor/outdoor waterpark. In the winter, the resort’s focus shifts to snow sports like skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and ice skating.
Brothers Craft Brewing
Award-winning Brothers Craft Brewing is located in a former Coca-Cola bottling plant in downtown Harrisonburg. The brewery focuses on both production-scale brewing and smaller experimental batches, and it’s known for delicious beer and for supporting the community. Each month, Brothers benefits local non-profits with a one-of-a-kind cask beer. The brewery has a large taproom with plenty of seating, as well as an outdoor patio. Check out the schedule for live music, events, fundraisers, and food trucks.
Top-rated beers on Untappd include:
- Hoptimization – IPA – American
- The Great Outdoors – Pale Ale – American
Nearby Attraction:
The Virginia Quilt Museum displays over 300 quilts, dating back to the 18th century. The collection showcases different techniques, styles, and designs. It preserves and shares the history and art of quilting and its cultural heritage in the Valley.
Cave Hill Farms Brewery
Cave Hill Farms Brewery (McGaheysville) is a picturesque farm brewery that combines a serene countryside setting with a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The brewery’s tap list features IPAs, porters, and lagers, as well as sour ale and hard seltzer. Sip your beer in the large taproom – once the loafing shed for a 500-head dairy herd – or outside on the patio where the views of rolling hills stretch for miles. Barley and hops grown on the farm are used in the beer recipes. Hungry? Grab a bite to eat from the onsite Feed Lot, which serves bar food like steak and cheese sliders, pretzel bites, and quesadillas.
Top-rated beers on Untappd include:
- Biking Viking Blueberry Blonde – Blonde Ale
- Hoppy Gator – IPA – American
Nearby Attraction:
Launch your canoe, kayak, or tube on the beautiful and gentle South Fork of the Shenandoah River, which flows north through the Valley for almost 100 miles. The scenic river is great for a float or a fishing trip. It’s one of the world’s best sites for smallmouth bass.
Elkton Brewing Co.
Elkton Brewing Company is a family-owned and operated brewery that opened in 2020 in one of the historic Elkton Milling Company buildings. This small craft brewery focuses on craftsmanship and creates natural artisan beers in a variety of styles. Elkton Brewing Company is also home to a taproom and outdoor, dog-friendly seating area, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a cold beer. The brewery often hosts food trucks and live music on the weekends.
Top-rated beers on Untappd include:
- Mercky Water – IPA – Imperial / Double New England / Hazy
- Blonde Bear – Blonde Ale
Nearby Attraction:
Drive the Skyline Drive or explore over 500 miles of hiking trails leading through diverse ecosystems and landscapes in Shenandoah National Park. You’ll find breathtaking views, lush forests, cascading waterfalls, and many species of birds and animals.
Pale Fire Brewing Co.
Pale Fire Brewing Co. (Harrisonburg) combines a modern aesthetic with a laid-back vibe. Known for a variety of styles, the tap list features hoppy IPAs, smooth lagers, and complex barrel-aged beers. You can watch the brewing process through a big window in the taproom. With over 2,000 square feet of taproom space and a large connected patio, there are a variety of places to sit, including the bar, and a couch by the fire. Pale Fire serves Za Spot Detroit-style pizza, but they also have an open food policy, so you can bring in whatever tickles your tastebuds. Pale Fire hosts live music, trivia, music bingo, craft workshops, and special events like the annual Townie Summer Cool Party.
Top-rated beers on Untappd include:
- Arrant – IPA – American
- Salad Days – Farmhouse Ale – Saison
Nearby Attraction:
Check out the nearby Hugo Kohl Museum of American Jewelry to see vintage jewelry and learn about America’s history of jewelry design and manufacturing.
Restless Moons Brewing Company
Restless Moons Brewing Company was founded in 2017 by friends with years of homebrewing experience. Located in a former auto service station in Harrisonburg, there’s plenty of room for the brewery’s large brewing system as well as one-keg experiments. The taproom’s big garage doors stay open on warm days. Head out to the patio for a beer in the fresh air and get a meal from the on-site food truck park. The brewery also has lots of games to keep you busy, and your dog can hang out with you on the patio.
Top-rated beers on Untappd include:
- Booberry Ghose – Sour – Traditional Gose
- Harrisonburger Pilsner – Pilsner – Czech / Bohemian
Nearby Attraction:
Rocktown Trails at Hillandale Park’s single-track mountain bike trails are well maintained and range from beginner-friendly to challenging.
The Friendly Fermenter
The Friendly Fermenter is a basement nano-brewery located in downtown Harrisonburg that specializes in homebrew-inspired beers. The food menu includes tasty bar bites, including their award-winning pepperoni rolls. Though the brewery no longer offers brew on-site services, look for future “3 T experiences” that will treat small groups to a 90-minute tasting, teaching, and tour experience at the brewery. The Friendly Fermenter hosts live music, weekly trivia, art exhibits, and other special events.
Top-rated beers on Untappd include:
- Brehfuss – Stout – White / Golden
- The Bees Knees – IPA – Imperial / Double
Nearby Attraction:
Downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia’s First Culinary District, and an original Arts and Cultural District offer a blend of history, culture, shopping, and dining. The area has historic architecture, restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and public art installations. You’ll also find venues for live music and community events.
Three Notch’d Valley Collab House
Known for its creative and experimental beers, as well as its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, Three Notch’d Brewing’s Valley Collab House (Harrisonburg) brews a brand new, small-batch beer every week. Three Notch’d has a wide variety of beers on tap, including small batches, flagships, and limited releases. You can also choose from a large selection of non-alcoholic beers. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside the taproom and outside on the patio.
Top-rated beers on Untappd include:
- Minute Man – IPA – American
- 40 Mile – IPA – American
Nearby Attraction:
Visit James Madison University to watch a game, wander the Edith Carrier Arboretum, catch a show at the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts, or learn something about our planet at the John C. Wells Planetarium.
