Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, a hundred business leaders including Valley Distributing Corp. , half a dozen craft brewery owners and politicians toasted the opening of the Southwest Virginia Mountain Brew Trail on Tuesday night from the upper level of Studio Brew, Bristol, VA
The Mountain Brew Trail is a product of years of planning and contains 16 craft breweries currently open or under construction. Warner says the trail will attract young people and boost the local economy and provide jobs. Virginia Tourism Corp. President and CEO Rite McClenny says craft beer is an important regional asset for southwest virginia. "People come here to make family memories and this trail will give them a reason to come taste, see and fall in love with all that Southwest Virginia has to offer. There is no better way to get a taste of the local flavor than to show visitors why Virginia is for craft lovers."
Virginia Tourism Corp. President & CEO Rita McClenny and Us Senator Mark Warner
Studio Brew owner and master brewer Erich Allen said "To have the senator be a part of the craft brew trail is fabulous. He understands business and what craft beer does to bring in jobs. It's fantastic to have him here."
Valley Distributing proudly brings you a few of the craft beers from the the trail. Please visit these breweries and try their great beers!
