The Lebanon Valley Libations Trail Celebrates Small-Batch Brews and Big Community Spirit

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The Regal Fritillary butterfly's only known habitat in the eastern U.S. is the Fort Indiantown Gap military base in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

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If you’re looking for a new favorite watering hole—or twenty—look no further than the Lebanon Valley Libations Trail. Spearheaded by Visit Lebanon Valley, the official Destination Marketing Organization of Lebanon County, this digital trail features 20 breweries, taprooms, and restaurants that proudly pour locally crafted beer. The initiative is more than a toast to tasty brews—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the small businesses that define the heart of the region.

“We saw what [Java Journey] did for the coffee businesses. We wanted to do it for our brewers, our beer brewers… the restaurants that sell our local beer on tap.” said Jennifer Kuzo, President of Visit Lebanon Valley.

Now in its eighth edition, the Libations Trail has become a seasonal staple. Participation is simple and free—just download the digital passport at lebanonvalleybrews.com, and check in at each stop as you sip your way through the Lebanon Valley. From rustic breweries tucked away in farmlands to vibrant downtown bars with local beers on tap, the trail is an invitation to slow down, sip local, and explore.

The trail’s popularity speaks for itself. The kickoff party, which launches the trail each season, sells out quickly every year. “It actually—I’m sorry to say—has sold out so quickly that we can’t encourage any more people to come to the kickoff party,” Kuzo admitted with a laugh during her recent interview on The Spark. But that hasn’t stopped people from jumping on the digital trail, glass in hand.

The Libations Trail is part of a broader effort to boost Lebanon County’s visibility as a travel destination. Kuzo, who has led Visit Lebanon Valley for eight years, believes in the charm of her home turf. “I’m born and raised in Lebanon County, so home is where the heart is. And I just felt like we needed a little more love in Lebanon County than we were being given. So it’s nice to be a cheerleader for your hometown.”

That hometown pride shines through in every initiative Kuzo and her team launch—from the wildly successful Java Journey coffee crawl to the children’s book The Adventures of Lebanon Lily, which introduces kids to local landmarks through the eyes of an adventurous cow.

“While we don’t have a lot of the major things like Hershey Park or the outlets in Lancaster… we may not be the most obvious choice for a getaway. We call ourselves the road less traveled—but sometimes that’s just what you’re looking for.”

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