Top Beverage Makers
Chosen by readers in our summer 2019 survey.
From ale to gin, we’ve got you covered. Our Favorite Beverage Makers directory features hundreds of Virginia makers with superior wine, beer, spirits, cider, and mead, determined by votes from our annual readers’ survey. From Best Brown Ale to Best Chardonnay, Best Bourbon, Best Cider, Best Rosé, and dozens of others, this list includes the winners of your favorite local libations. So sit back, have a glass, and enjoy the best the Commonwealth has to offer.
Can’t get enough? Click here to order your copy of Drink 2019.
Order Now
Filter By
loader
Breweries
Favorite Pale Ale
2 Silos Brewing Co.
Breweries
Favorite Brown Ale
7 Dogs Brewpub
Breweries
Favorite IPA
7 Dogs Brewpub
Breweries
Favorite Lager
7 Dogs Brewpub
Breweries
Favorite Porter
7 Dogs Brewpub
Breweries
Favorite Sour
7 Dogs Brewpub
Breweries
Favorite Stout
7 Dogs Brewpub
Breweries
Favorite Wheat Ale/Hefeweizen
7 Dogs Brewpub
Breweries
Favorite Seasonal/Specialty Beer
7 Dogs Brewpub Raspberry Sourpuss
Distilleries
Favorite Rum
8 Shires Coloniale Distillery
Distilleries
Favorite Bourbon
A. Smith Bowman Distillery
Breweries
Favorite Lager
Alewerks Brewing Co.
Wineries
Favorite Cabernet Franc
Barboursville Vineyards
Wineries
Favorite Cabernet Sauvignon
Barboursville Vineyards
Wineries
Favorite Chambourcin
Barboursville Vineyards
Wineries
Favorite Merlot
Barboursville Vineyards
Wineries
Favorite Petit Verdot
Barboursville Vineyards
Wineries
Favorite Sauvignon Blanc
Barboursville Vineyards
Wineries
Favorite Red Blend
Barboursville Vineyards Octagon
Wineries
Favorite Dessert/Ice Wine
Barboursville Vineyards Paxxito
Current Issue
Most Popular
Mom Hiked the Appalachian Trail with 13 Kids in Tow
Nikki Bettis stood on the jagged summit outcrop of Shenandoah National Park’s 4,011-foot Stony Man, awed by westward panoramic views. Her heart swelled with emotion as she turned to watch her 13 kids shoulder their loaded backpacks and fall into a clamorous single-file line heading back to the Appalachian Trail (AT). “We were in an […]
10 Speakeasies Across Virginia & How to Find Them
Tucked in hidden alleyways and behind disguised doors lie some of the state’s best-kept secrets … and cocktails. Speakeasies promising vintage vibes and low-light charm dot the map far and wide, but where to find them? Here are 10 to get you started on a journey to delicious drinks and illicit adventures of 1920s allure. […]
Experience Burnside Farms’ Stunning Festival of Spring
A rainbow of blooms takes over Burnside Farms in Nokesville each spring, creating a breathtaking backdrop of yellow, pink, red, and orange blossoms. During their annual Festival of Spring, running mid-March to mid-April (check their Instagram, @BurnsideFarms, for exact dates), visitors can picnic, play, and pick their own bundles from over 150 tulip varieties and […]
The Newsletter
Get our most popular
weekly newsletter: VL Today
Your weekly roundup of Virginia’s top stories and the best things to eat, drink, see and do across the state.