5 Must-Try Beers from Rockingham County Breweries
Nestled in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley, Rockingham County is home to a growing craft beer scene that blends small-town charm with serious brewing talent. Whether you’re planning a brewery road trip or just looking for your next favorite beer, these four pours showcase the best of what this vibrant craft scene has to offer.
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Blueberry Blonde
Cave Hill Farms Brewery - McGaheysville
This crisp Belgian-style Blonde Ale is bursting with real blueberry flavor, balanced by creamy wheat and subtle malt sweetness. With a 6.3% ABV, the Blueberry Blonde is refreshing, light, and just sweet enough—making it one of Cave Hill’s most popular warm-weather favorites. It’s the perfect pick for a sunny day.
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2. Float on By
BrewHaHa Brewing Company - Elkton
Inspired by a memorable river adventure and a wedding anniversary worth toasting, Float on By is BrewHaHa Brewing’s limited-edition Orange-Honey Pale(ish) Ale. Brewed with sweet orange peel and a touch of honey, this bright, citrusy beer comes in at 5.6% ABV, making it ideal for celebrating your own summer memories.
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3. Campin’ Curly
Elkton Brewing Company - Elkton
Don’t let the playful name fool you—Campin’ Curly packs a serious punch at 10.5% ABV. This bold Triple IPA is brewed with 100% Citra hops, delivering rich notes of citrus, toasted coconut, vanilla, and even hints of marshmallow. It’s a big, bold beer for serious craft lovers looking for something memorable.
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4. Peachy Keen
Cave Hill Farms Brewery - McGaheysville
Light, tart, and refreshingly peachy, Peachy Keen is Cave Hill’s twist on the classic Berliner Weisse. Brewed with juicy local peaches and sitting at 6.2% ABV, this bright, summery sour is crips and playful—perfect for long summer nights.
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5. Lavender Lemongrass Blonde Ale
Purple WOLF Brewery at White Oak Lavender Farm - Harrisonburg
Brewed at White Oak Lavender Farm, the Lavender Lemongrass Blonde Ale blends subtle citrus notes with calming lavender for a uniquely balanced sip. With a 5.4% ABC, it’s light, refreshing, and made for sipping among the lavender fields.
Rockingham County is for Beer Lovers
Whether you’re into bold hops, sour tarts, or easy-drinking blondes, Rockingham County’s breweries have a pint for everyone. Pick up your Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail Passport at any of the breweries above and collect stamps to receive a free T-Shirt.
