You’ve heard of farm-to-table restaurants in Virginia, but how about a farm-to-glass brewery? That’s exactly what you’ll discover at Mount Ida Reserve, a scenic brewery near Charlottesville that offers visitors the chance to learn about the brewing process in the most memorable way. Enjoying a pint of local beer while overlooking fields of barley is truly a bucket-list-worthy experience.

Welcome to Mount Ida! This picturesque destination is located on a 7,000-acre reserve just south of Charlottesville.
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For craft beer enthusiasts, it's a little slice of heaven. Barley grown on-site is used to make small-batch brews here, and they're definitely worth sampling.
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In fact, you can sample beer made completely from estate-grown barley. It's appropriately named the "Farm Use Helles."
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There are plenty of styles of beer to sample, and if you're not sure which to try first, you can order a flight of the most popular.
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Prefer wine instead? No problem! Mount Ida also doubles as a winery, producing everything from rosé to Cabernet.
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When you're ready for a bite to eat, you'll be delighted to hear that Mount Ida also has a pizza oven. What could be better than homemade pizza and your favorite drink in hand?
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So whether you visit for the views, the beer, the wine, or the food, you'll agree that this farm-to-table brewery experience is nothing short of unique.
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Have you ever been to Mount Ida Reserve & Tasting Room? What did you think of your experience at this unique brewery in Virginia? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! For more information, you can check out Mount Ida Reserve online.

Looking for a place to stay near Charlottesville? Check out this historic farmhouse dating back to the 1700s!

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Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve, 5600 Moonlight Dr, Scottsville, VA 24590, USA