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Breweries & Cideries

The Brew Ridge Trail has taken the craft brewing world by storm.

Nelson County is proud to be the home of Blue Mountain BreweryDevils Backbone Brewing Company and Blue Mountain Barrel House. These breweries have been producing award-winning craft beers that are critically acclaimed and celebrated far beyond our region’s borders. The newest breweries in Nelson County include Wood Ridge Farm Brewery  and Outback Brew House in Lovingston and Brewing Tree Beer Company  Wild Man Dan’s Beer Centric Brewery in Afton and Three Notch’d Brewing Company in Nellysford.

Virginia Cider leads the current American cider revival, crafting many styles of fine cider. Bold Rock Hard Cider in the Nellysford area features various hard cider varieties made from Virginia apples. In Wintergreen, you can also taste a variety of ciders at Blue Toad Hard Cider at High View Farm. Bryant’s Cidery and Brewery features cider tastings as well as beer at its Roseland farm location.

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Blue Mountain Barrel House
Blue Mountain Barrel House

Blue Mountain Barrel House

Blue Mountain Brewery
Blue Mountain Brewery

Blue Mountain Brewery

Blue Toad Hard Cider
Blue Toad Hard Cider

Blue Toad Hard Cider

Bold Rock Hard Cider
Bold Rock Hard Cider

Bold Rock Hard Cider

Brewing Tree Beer Company
Brewing Tree Beer Company

Brewing Tree Beer Company

Bryant’s Cider & Brewery
Bryant’s Cider & Brewery

Bryant’s Cider & Brewery

Devils Backbone Brewing Company
Devils Backbone Brewing Company

Devils Backbone Brewing Company

Outback Brew House
Outback Brew House

Outback Brew House

Three Notch’d Brewery, Distillery & Craft Kitchen

Three Notch’d Brewery, Distillery & Craft Kitchen

WildManDan Brewery
Wild Man Dan Brewery

Wild Man Dan Brewery

Wood Ridge Farm Brewery
Wood Ridge Farm Brewery

Wood Ridge Farm Brewery