You don’t need to travel abroad to experience an unforgettable journey—sometimes it’s waiting for you in your own backyard. For those with a thirst for adventure, the Bottoms Up Beverage Trail offers delicious pit stops nestled within scenic landscapes across Clarke and Warren counties. Whether you’re relaxing after a hike or simply taking in some stunning scenery, a collection of breweries, wineries, cideries, and meaderies awaits.
To start your epic tour, first obtain your digital passport from LoyalBrew.com. Then, whenever you visit a destination on the trail, collect a stamp to unlock prizes from your favorite new vendors. Participants include Wild Hare Cider at The Grainery in Warrenton, which specializes in crafting not-too-sweet cider from heritage apples; Saga Meadery, in Luray and Front Royal, which aims to restore mead to its former glory; Backroom Brewery in Middletown, Virginia’s first farm brewery located on Sunflower Cottage Herb Farm’s property; and so many more!
The bottom line? The Bottoms Up Beverage Trail provides a great introduction to some of the state’s finest purveyors of beer, wine, and spirits.
Featured photo courtesy of Saga Meadery. This article originally appeared in the August 2026 issue.
