Blue Ridge Brew Excursions

Craft Brewery Tours in Charlottesville, VA & Central Virginia

A Signature Experience by Albemarle Limousine & Travel Service

Explore the Heart of Virginia’s Craft Beer Scene

The craft beer movement in Central Virginia began in the late 1990s with pioneering breweries like South Street Brewery—housed in a historic grain building in downtown Charlottesville—and Starr Hill Brewery, originally located off Main Street in the Starr Hill neighborhood. While South Street focused on becoming a destination brewpub, Starr Hill intertwined itself with the local music scene and evolved into one of Virginia’s most widely distributed craft breweries.

For nearly a decade, these two trailblazers were the cornerstone of Charlottesville’s brewing culture. Their success laid the foundation for a second wave of craft breweries that surged in the mid to late 2000s—and continues to thrive today.

A Curated Craft Beer Experience

With the explosion of breweries across Charlottesville, Crozet, Richmond, Harrisonburg, and the Shenandoah Valley, it can be overwhelming to choose which ones to visit. That’s where we come in.

Our Brew Trail Masters—trained guides and local beer enthusiasts—will customize your private brewery tour based on your interests, flavor preferences, and time frame. Whether you’re a fan of IPAs, saisons, sours, lagers, or small-batch experimental brews, we’ll design an itinerary that delivers the very best of the Central Virginia beer scene.

Why Choose Blue Ridge Brew Excursions?

• Private transportation with luxury vehicles: sedans, SUVs, executive vans, shuttles, and mini-coaches available.

• Hand-picked itineraries featuring the region’s most celebrated and hidden-gem breweries.

• Brew Trail Masters (like Jedi Knights, but with hops) who guide your experience with wit, safety, and deep knowledge of the beer scene.

Featured Virginia Breweries We Tour

• Charlottesville: South Street Brewery, Random Row Brewing, Decipher Brewing

• Crozet: Starr Hill, Pro Re Nata, Brewing Tree

• Richmond: Hardywood Park, Triple Crossing, The Veil

• Harrisonburg: Brothers Craft Brewing, Pale Fire Brewing

• Nelson County & Beyond: Blue Mountain Brewery, Devils Backbone, Wild Wolf

Note: We update our brewery partners regularly to reflect seasonal brews, special events, and your group’s unique preferences.

Booking Your Central Virginia Brewery Tour

Whether you’re planning a birthday, bachelor or bachelorette party, corporate outing, or just a fun weekend with friends, Blue Ridge Brew Excursions offers custom brewery tours with professional chauffeurs, modern vehicles, and five-star service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many breweries can we visit in a day?

A: Most groups visit 3 breweries, depending on the pace and distance between stops.

Q: Can we bring our own food or music?

A: Absolutely! Many of our vehicles are equipped with Bluetooth audio and mini-fridges. BYO snacks welcome.

Q: Do we have to follow a preset route?

A: Not at all. Every tour is customized based on your group’s preferences, and we often help with recommendations if you’re not sure where to begin.