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3 reasons to make York County, PA, your
next libation vacation
Whether it’s a refreshing IPA, smooth red or a stunning vodka
you crave, you’ll find them all in York County, Pennsylvania – the
home of the Mason-Dixon Wine Trail, Susquehanna Ale Trail and
the new Keystone Craft Spirits Trail.
Here are three reasons why York County makes for a great
libation vacation all year long:
1. An unexpected wine scene
The countryside along the Mason-Dixon Wine Trail has soil
perfect for vineyards and yields grapes that make fine
Chambourcins and Traminettes.
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Even finicky varietals like Cabernet Franc grow into delightful
wines. Plus, bountiful orchards produce apples, cherries and
peaches that give rise to wines that taste just like fresh fruit.
Two signature events – Wine Just Off The Vine in November
and Tour de Tanks in March – offer prime opportunities to
explore the trail’s 16 wineries.
2. Creative brewers
Susquehanna Ale Trail brewers stand apart. With 13 stops,
you’ll find amazing beers that range from a strong ale made
with cherries, candy sugar and Trappist-style yeasts, all the
way to wild brews like a pickle gose. You’ll discover crisp
hard cider made with the highest-quality apples and inviting
neighborhood brewpubs with beers sure to make you a
regular.
3. Meticulously made spirits
Fine bourbons, whiskeys and gins are in demand, and the
Keystone Craft Spirits Trail connects 12 local distilleries that
make handcrafted libations worthy of a trip. Sip Apple Pie
Moonshine in the trendy City of York before exploring the
rest of the trail, which stretches from Baltimore to the
Philadelphia suburbs.
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LEARN MORE
Visit www.yorkpa.org to learn more about the
Mason-Dixon Wine Trail, Susquehanna Ale Trail and
Keystone Craft Spirits Trail. With lodging packages,
restaurant listings and information about everything
else to do in the area, it’s the perfect place to start
planning your getaway!