Loudoun County Brewers Association · Since 2017

Loudoun’s breweries,
brewing together.

We champion 40+ local breweries, run the Loudoun Beer Awards and give back through our annual Charity Collab beer.

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3rd annual Loudoun Beer Awards · March 2027 at Lark Brewing Co. Learn more →

LCBA brewers and members gathered in a Loudoun brewhouse

Our Initiatives

We support brewery development, run training and education for brewery teams, host community events, and speak up for Loudoun brewers on the issues that affect them.

About LCBA

Two friends raising glasses in Adirondack chairs overlooking the Loudoun hills

Our Mission

Our pledge is to do more than brew great beer: to build community, create lasting relationships, and keep Loudoun craft beer growing for the long haul.

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Charity Collab

Every year our member breweries brew a limited-edition beer for a Loudoun nonprofit, and 100% of the proceeds go to the cause. Partners have included ECHO, The Arc of Loudoun, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and LAWS.

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Take Part

Join as a member, sponsor an event, make a donation, or volunteer your time to help our local brewing community thrive.

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Since 2017

LCBA by the numbers

Given back $172k+ raised for local charities

2026 ECHO
2025 The Arc of Loudoun
2024 LAWS
2022/23 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Charity Collab → On the map 40+ breweries across Loudoun

Members 18 member breweries

Loudoun Beer Awards 59 medals awarded

9years advocating for Loudoun brewers

13towns with a brewery

97beers judged in year one of the Beer Awards

14Brewers Choice honors voted by peers

Loudoun County Brewers Awards Best in Show badge

Loudoun Beer Awards

Loudoun's best beer, judged by the pros.

Ten categories, certified judges and one Best in Show. The 2026 awards, "Brewing a Revolution," were held February 4 at Lark Brewing in Aldie. The 3rd annual Loudoun Beer Awards return to Lark Brewing in March 2027.

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2026 Best in Show

Cross Czech

Route 7 Brewing · Czech-style dark lager

IPACold Front IPALost Rhino
Hazy IPALucky 7Route 7
Light AlesKittocton KolschBarnhouse
Light LagerChilly LightChilly Hollow
FruitedSour Bear Wild BerryBear Chase
Dark AlesCocoNillaLost Rhino

Brewer of the Year: Roger Knoell, Barnhouse Brewery

Award winners on stage at the Loudoun Beer Awards

Guests raising glasses at the Loudoun Beer Awards

A brewer smiling at the Loudoun Beer Awards banquet

Our breweries

40+ breweries. 12 towns.

From farm breweries in the Blue Ridge foothills to taprooms in Leesburg and Ashburn, Loudoun has more breweries than any other county in Virginia.

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LoCo Virginia Ale Trail sign with two beers overlooking the mountains

LoCo Ale Trail

Discover 30+ award-winning breweries across Loudoun's towns and countryside. Developed by Visit Loudoun, the trail lets you collect digital passport stamps and unlock swag and prizes.

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Meet our breweries

Annual sponsors

The partners who keep Loudoun brewing.

Our annual sponsors fund LCBA's training, advocacy and events all year long. Their support keeps membership affordable for small and growing breweries.

Put your brand in front of Loudoun's brewers

Annual partnerships plus Loudoun Beer Awards packages starting at $475.

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