In the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley, nestled just outside of downtown Waynesboro, there's a brewery that’s not only brewing award-winning beer and cider—but doing it with the Earth in mind. Welcome to Stable Craft Brewing, where hops meet habitat and pints pour with a purpose.
If you’re looking for a Waynesboro brewery that serves more than just good beer, Stable Craft is your spot. Here, sustainability isn't just a trend—it's a lifestyle, a mission, and a marketing mantra that flows through every faucet.
Let’s face it—craft beer is booming, but the environmental cost of brewing can be heavy. Water usage, energy demands, chemical cleaning, ingredient sourcing... it adds up fast. That’s where Stable Craft stands apart. We're not just talking the talk; we're growing the hops, harvesting the rainwater, and walking the muddy regenerative farm walk.
As a proudly sustainable brewery, we’ve aligned every part of our operation with environmentally responsible practices, all while crafting killer beers and crisp ciders that locals and tourists crave.
When the Virginia Green Travel Alliance awarded us the 2022 Green Brewery Award, it wasn’t for lip service. It was recognition for the hard, muddy, beer-soaked work we do daily. From field to glass, Stable Craft is redefining what it means to be a brewery in balance with nature.
We’re not just producing pints—we’re producing a model for what a truly sustainable brewery can look like. Want receipts? Here's the breakdown.
Let’s start with the sexy stuff: hops. While many breweries source theirs from faraway farms, we’re growing them right here on our property. Our trellised hop fields stretch across the farm, bursting with Cascade, Chinook, and other varieties that head straight into our kettles.
Growing our own hops means less transportation, more freshness, and a deeper connection to the land that fuels our brewing process. It also means we can literally walk out the door and check on our ingredients like proud beer parents. Who needs a supply chain when you've got a shovel?
Water is the lifeblood of beer. At Stable Craft, we don’t tap into municipal water systems—we tap into the earth itself. All of our beer and cider is brewed with pure, local well water, drawn from the very land beneath our boots.
The result? A crisp, clean flavor that reflects the terroir of our corner of Virginia. Think of it as liquid local pride—Waynesboro’s signature, on tap.
Why let water run off when it can help run a brewery? Our massive quarter-mile barn roof isn’t just eye candy for rustic Instagram shots—it’s a rain-harvesting system. We collect, store, and reuse rainwater to reduce strain on the environment. This water supports everything from irrigation for our crops to general maintenance around the brewery. It's a closed-loop dream with a barnwood aesthetic.
Even our cleaning practices raise the (beer) bar. We use green cleaning procedures throughout our brewing operations—meaning fewer harsh chemicals, less wastewater, and less risk to the environment. It's like giving our brewery a spa day, without the toxic aftermath.
Let’s be real—beer-making gets messy. But there’s no reason the clean-up should dirty the planet.
Sustainability doesn’t stop at the tap. Our Waynesboro brewery includes a full kitchen that embraces the farm-to-fork philosophy. We grow our own herbs, vegetables, and specialty plants that appear seasonally across our menu. From basil in your wood-fired pizza to rosemary in your cider glaze, the flavor is as local as the beer in your glass.
If you’re one of those people who reads the ingredients before you order (we see you), you’ll love knowing exactly where your food and drink came from—sometimes just a few feet from your table.
Want a beer that literally supports regenerative farming? Meet Tiny Footprints, our California Common Ale brewed in collaboration with Proximity Malt. This maltster is dedicated to sustainable grain production and regenerative practices that enrich the soil rather than deplete it.
Tiny Footprints is more than a clever name—it’s a mission in a can. Crafted with Proximity’s ReGenMalt and Stable Craft’s own farm-grown hops, it’s a beer that helps rebuild ecosystems with every pint. Though technically, it’s a hybrid ale-lager that drinks smooth and finishes clean. Either way, it’s the kind of innovation that gives hope (and hops) for a better brewing future.
Let’s get real. Anyone can claim to be green, but few can back it up with action you can literally walk through. At Stable Craft Brewing, we put our green practices on full display during our Sustainable Brewery Tours, happening every Saturday from 12-4 PM.
You’ll walk the hop fields, peek inside the brewery, see our rainwater catchment system, and learn about our collaboration with Proximity Malt and regenerative agriculture. And yes, you’ll get to taste the good stuff too. It’s part eco-tour, part behind-the-scenes experience, and 100% delicious.
Whether you’re a die-hard environmentalist, a beer geek, or someone who just likes a good cider with a side of conscience, this tour will change the way you think about drinking sustainably.
At the end of the day, Stable Craft Brewing is more than just a place to grab a cold one—it’s a living, breathing example of what a Waynesboro brewery can be when it sets its sights on sustainability. We're proving that eco-conscious practices and incredible beer can go hand in hand, one pint at a time.
So next time you’re in Waynesboro, make a pit stop that matters. Drink well, do good, and see sustainability in action. Your taste buds—and the planet—will thank you.
Join us Saturdays from 12-4 PM for a Sustainable Brewery Tour, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how we brew with purpose.
Book Your Sustainable Tour Today: https://www.stablecraftbrewing.com/brewery-tours-page
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