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Chesapeake Ale Trail
Discover Chesapeake's Ale Trail. You will find award winning craft breweries that also serve up fun eats. Enjoy a lineup of great brews, and culinary delights from decadent cheesy pizza to an ever changing menu of food trucks serving up local fare. From live entertainment to lively game nights; you will want to bring your friends, your family, and even your pup!
Follow the Trail
Follow the Chesapeake Ale Trail to earn rewards. Download the Visit Chesapeake app to access the Ale Trail Passport. Visit and check-in at each of Chesapeake’s Breweries to earn official Ale Trail rewards.
Official Rewards:
- First Trail Stop - Ale Trail Sticker
- Second Trail Stop - Ale Trail Koozie
- Third Trail Stop - Ale Trail Bottle Opener
- Fourth Trail Stop - Ale Trail Glass
- BONUS: Show your love for Chesapeake's breweries! Complete all four check-ins and receive the coveted Ale Trail baseball cap.
*Must be 21 to participate and redeem prizes. ID Required. One prize per person per check-in.
Follow @VisitChesapeakeVA on social media and use #ChesapeakeAleTrail and #VisitChesapeakeVA as you raise a glass in Chesapeake.
Breweries on the Trail
Big Ugly Brewing Co.
Big Ugly Brewing Co. started with nothing but a home-brewing hobby and passion for big, bold, and unique flavors. Out of our love for community and good beer grew Big Ugly Brewing. With a large taproom and outdoor patio it's the perfect place to grab a beer with your dog, hang out with your friends & family or schedule your next private event.
The Garage Brewery
Located in the heart of Greenbrier, The Garage Brewery is a small microbrewery in Chesapeake. Focused on creating unique draft beers to please everybody's taste, patrons enjoy the garage themed environment. Complete with an outdoor patio as well as a mezzanine for private parties/gatherings, it is the perfect stop on your quest for craft beer.
Studly Brewing
Studly Brewing is a tasteful nod to America's pastime, baseball, and will have many similarities of a minor league team: a family-friendly, light-hearted fun time. Studly Brewing features a 7-barrel brewpub and serves delicious artisan pizza, salads and ballpark fare all made in-house.
Wasserhund Brewing Company
Wasserhund Brewing Company, meaning "water dog" in German, was born from a love of the beach, dogs, and German beer. Their goal is to bring the German beer culture to Coastal Virginia. In addition to the custom brews, you will enjoy made to order artisan pizza baked to perfection in a brick oven. Or order Richmond made sausages and sauerkraut for a real German experience.
Brewery Entertainment & Events
Distillery and Tasting Rooms
In addition to Chesapeake's breweries you will find Deep Creek Distilling Co. serving up small-batch spirits using grains exclusively from Virginia. Or you can swirl a wine glass in one of our popular tasting rooms that also include delicious food pairings plus special events and hundreds of bottles to match any menu or mood.
