YORK COUNTY, S.C. April 28th, 2022— The YoCo Brew Trail is back for the third consecutive year with a new way to support York County’s growing craft brewery scene. Visit York County is pleased to unveil the official YoCo Brew Trail passport, a free, physical guide for visitors and residents to explore the area.

How the Trail works:

  1. Pick up a YoCo Brew Trail passport at any participating YoCo Brew Trail brewery
  2. Visit at least 10 YoCo Brew Trail locations and collect a passport stamp at each stop
  3. Claim your free custom YoCo Brew Trail pint glass at the York County Visitor’s Center (130 East Main Street, Rock Hill) or the Anne Springs Close Greenway Canteen (2570 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill).

 

The YoCo Brew Trail Passport features the largest number of breweries yet with more than a dozen locations. Participating breweries include: 

  • 1873 Brewing
  • Amor Artis Brewing
  • Carolina Brew Supply
  • Dust Off Brewing
  • Lake Wylie Brewing Fort Mill
  • Lake Wylie Brewing Rock Hill
  • Legal Remedy Brewing
  • Legal Remedy Brewing Riverwalk
  • Model A Brewing
  • Replay Brewing
  • Rock Hill Brewing
  • Slow Play Brewing

 

“It is exciting to see the growth of the craft beer community in York County,” said Ben Lee, Co-Founder/Owner of Slow Play Brewing. “Tourism is a critical component of our business and initiatives like the YoCo Brew Trail that bring new customers through our doors directly impacts our ability to be successful.” 

“York County’s flourishing craft brewery scene is an economic force for the local tourism economy,” said Andy Clinton, Interim President & CEO of Visit York County. “We are excited to continue to support our hospitality partners through initiatives like the YoCo Brew Trail that generate visitor spending and add to the culture of our community.”

Previously, the YoCo Brew Trail functioned through an app-based experience and produced a combined estimated economic impact of $185,000. Upon opening, the Print Shop by Amor Artis, Middle James Brewing Rock Hill, and Off the Tracks Brewing will also be included in the passport.

The YoCo Brew Trail is sponsored by B&B Distributors.