COURTESY JESSICA SON COURTESY WINTERGREEN RESORT CALLING CRAFT BEER LOVERS Winemaking has been popular in Nelson County for decades with a dozen vineyards now producing a variety of wines in the region's rolling hills. However, a number of entrepreneurs have set their sites not on grapes, but hops and barley, capitalizing on the recent craft beer boom to market the area as a hot spot for brew lovers. 20 | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 So when you're ready to take a break from outdoor activities, consider a trek along the Brew Ridge Trail, a selfguided tour of six area breweries in Nelson and Albemarle counties. All feature scenic views and a variety of locally brewed craft beer. Most offer Read On THEROANOKER.COM