BREWERIES
1. Corcoran Winery and Cider
14635 Corkys Lane
www.corcorancider.com
(540) 882-9073
Corcoran Vineyards & Cider is a small family-owned vinery situated in northwest Loudoun County. The winery opened in 2004 and specializes in hand-crafted ciders and Port-style wines.
2. Harpers Ferry Brewing
37412 Adventure Center Lane
www.harpersferrybrewing.com
(571) 420-2161
One of the most unique views in all of Loudoun County Virginia. Nestled on the cliffs of the Potomac River, the brewery offers views of Maryland and West Virginia, including the town of Harpers Ferry in the distance. Catch an amazing sunset from the west end of the property or watch a train run down the tracks from the north, all while enjoying one of our beers. The beer list is endless, offering a variety of styles including hop forward Ales, Stouts, IPA's and seasonal favorites.
3. Harvest Gap Brewery
15485 Purcellville Road
www.harvestgap.com
(703) 431-5696
Although freshly minted in the brewing business, the Virts family has been actively farming in western Loudoun since 1767, more than 50 of those years on an iconic Hillsboro farm that perfectly frames The Gap. So pristine, the setting in the 21st century would be instantly recognized even today by time travelers visiting from the 18th. Today, the Virts family dream of preserving and working this farmland for another century is ever more within reach as the youngest generation of Virts has created an authentic farm brewery that is set to become a must-see destination. With an unmatched country setting and delcious craft brews made with barley grown on some of the farm’s nearly 200 acres, Harvest Gap Brewery quenches many thirsts.
4. Hillsborough Brewery
36716 Charles Town Pike
www.hillsboroughwine.com
(540) 668-6216
The Baki family bought the property in 2001 with the hopes of creating a vineyard and winery with the help of their son, Kerem.
The family began their dream with Bora and Kerem planting each vine by hand in 2003 afterwhich, Kerem served his first wines out of tasting room that same year. Kerem's brother Tolga, assisted in the development and marketing of the vineyard and later turned his own brewmaster skills into reality by adding amazing craft beers to the
tasting room line-up.
5. Notaviva Craft Fermentations
13274 Sagle Road
www.notaviva.com
(540) 668-6756
Notaviva Farm Brewery and Winery is located on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge mountains between Hillsboro and the Appalachian Trail in western Loudoun County. The company was founded by the husband and wife team, Stephen and Shannon Mackey as a winery in 2008 and expanded in 2019 to include a brewery. The Mackeys were brought together by their love of music. As a result of that musical background all of the beverages at Notaviva are paired with a musical genre or lyrical inspiration.
6. Old 690 Brewing Company
15670 Ashbury Church Road
www.old690.com
(540) 717-0190
On 10 acres along an old country road (Old 690) crawling up into the Short Hill from Hillsboro, Mark and Ronda Powell started their craft brewery nearly a decade ago, calling themselves “Hillsboro’s Oldest Brewery” and becoming one of the most successful pioneers in Loudoun’s craft brew vanguard. Committed to using locally grown ingredients to brew great beer and to creating a convivial and welcoming atmosphere, Old 690 has become a favorite getaway for locals and visitors from afar.
7. Wheatland Spring Farm and Brewery
38506 John Wolford Road
www.wheatlandspring.com
(540) 687-0035
Wheatland Spring sits on 30 acres of rolling Virginia farmland 5 miles northwest of Hillsboro. Named for its natural water source, the property was established circa 1832 as a working farm, as it is today. The farm is family-owned and operated and grows its own
grains, herbs and
native yeast to create high quality beers
using
water from a natural spring on the property.
Breweries
Cold Craft Beer Here
Within a 10-minute drive from the center of Hillsboro are 6 farm breweries and one cidery. Among them are pioneers and innovators shaping the craft beverage industry.
As the grape giveth, so too the pungent hop and hearty barley. An explosion of high-quality craft beer brewing has rocked Loudoun’s rural economy, and Hillsboro sits at the epicenter. And as with the wine crusaders, at the forefront are families with deep roots whose entrepreneurial prowess has helped preserve the past and ensure a sustainable future.
1. Corcoran Vineyards & Cidery
4. Hillsborough Brewery
5. Notaviva Craft Fermentations
7. Wheatland Spring Brewery
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