THE STEINS, VINES AND MOONSHINE TRAIL An Integral Part of the Region’s Tourism Economy By Amy Falkofske
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he Greater Prince William area is not only rich in history, but in the past decade, has become a destination for outof-towners and residents alike to let their hair down and enjoy locally curated craft beverages. The Steins, Vines and Moonshine Trail, established in 2017, is a self-guided tasting room tour encompassing eastern Prince William near I-95, western Prince William near I-66 and the central Manassas area. “The Steins, Vines and Moonshine Trail is a regional marketing collaboration between Prince William County and the City of Manassas to promote our collective craft breweries, wineries, distilleries and tasting rooms to visitors and residents,” said Dan Cook, Acting Director of Tourism in the Prince William County Office of Tourism.
Expansion of the Trail The trail has expanded significantly in the last five years, according to Cook.
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“Local craft beverage businesses have more than doubled in less than five years. By the end of 2021, the trail will boast a total of 19 breweries, five wineries/wine tasting rooms and two distilleries with even more planned to open in coming years,” he said. Two new steins (or craft breweries) have been added to the trail this year. Craftworx Taproom came on the scene this summer and is located on Wellington Road, close to Jiffy Lube Live. It is a new tasting room featuring 60 taps and self-pour craft beer, wine and other drinks, with some locally made. The taproom includes a full dining menu and live music performances. Trouvaille Brewing Company is slated to open this fall in downtown Haymarket next to Zandra’s Taqueria and Cookies and Cream. Trouvaille is a group of award-winning homebrewers
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