Cool down this summer with some delicious craft beer in the Roanoke Valley in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

After you’ve enjoyed some of the awesome trails for hiking and mountain biking, or spent some time on the relaxing waterways, quench your thirst with a few drinks at a local brewery.

Here are a few tasty brews to check out this summer!

Note - Breweries are listed in alphabetical order. This is not a ranking.

Beale’s - Silver - Hefeweizen

 

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Enjoy a perfect summer Blue Ridge Day at Beale’s, which recently opened in the Town of Bedford. You can grab a table at the beautiful outdoor patio, chow down on some incredible BBQ, and knock back a few beers, such as the Beale’s Silver - a Hefeweizen with 4.8% ABV that goes down easy.  

Big Lick Brewing Company - Summer Dreams

With how frequently Big Lick Brewing Company updates what’s available on tap, there are multiple summer options, but let’s go with Summer Dreams! It’s a pale wheat ale that’s extra refreshing with lots of citrus flavor, drawn from lemon, lime, grapefruit, and orange zest. 

Chaos Mountain Brewing - Edge of the Sun Lime Lager

Check out what’s brewing on the mountain with a trip to Chaos Mountain Brewing in Franklin County! For a true taste of summer, try the Edge of the Sun. It’s a limited release Mexican style golden lager that’s brewed with lime zest. It’s a crisp, clean beer with a hint of lime flavor that will cool you down on a hot, summer day.

Parkway Brewing Company - Float Your Boat Saison Ale

 

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Parkway Brewing Company released its new Float Your Boat Saison Ale earlier this summer and it’s a great drink for the season! It’s a German-style pilsner malt with notes of black pepper, pear, and citrus, as well as a floral spiciness from the Czech hops. The beer has a prickly carbonation and dry finish.

Starr Hill Brewery - The Hook Grapefruit Session IPA

We’re excited for Starr Hill Brewery’s upcoming expansion into Virginia’s Blue Ridge with the opening of its Pilot Brewery & Side Stage at The Bridges in Roanoke, which is scheduled for later this year. Until the Charlottesville-based brewery opens its Roanoke location, be sure to check out our local craft beer stores and bars to try The Hook - Grapefruit Session IPA. It’s only available during the summer season and you’ll be hooked by the beer’s bright citrus hops. 

Twin Creeks Brewing Company - Summerfield Blonde

Twin Creeks Brewing Company is part of the exciting development taking place in the Town of Vinton! It started by the owners sharing a love of craft beer and home-brewing and grew to become Vinton and Roanoke County’s first micro brewery. The flagship brew at Twin Creeks is the Summerfield Blonde, which has a 5.7% ABV and is a refreshing blonde ale.

Visit our Breweries page to learn more about craft beer in Virginia’s Blue Ridge and our Cheers Trail. Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to get more ideas to help you plan your next beercation! 

Questions? Feel free to reach out to us on our various social media accounts. If you're visiting any of our local breweries in Virginia's Blue Ridge, remember to tag us in your social posts with our #VBRCheers hashtag!