BEER, WINE, & SHINE TRAIL ITINERARY

The Beer, Wine, & Shine Trail is made up of two distilleries, two wineries, and three breweries all in Johnston County. Experience the trail along our rural roads past tobacco, cotton, and corn fields, stop at a local farmer’s market, find one of our local BBQ restaurants, or shop for local products at area country stores.

InStill Distilling Co.
Come check out the newest distillery in Johnston County! InStill currently is serving rum and offering tours Wednesday-Saturday each week

Deep River Brewing Co.
Johnston County’s first legal brewery opened in 2013 just outside the downtown district of Clayton, in a re-purposed textile manufacturing plant. Today visitors enjoy a variety of craft beers, many that use locally grown raw materials like white sweet potatoes and watermelon.

Double Barley Brewing
Taste a variety of award-winning craft beers in the Double Barley lounge or enjoy the outdoors in the beer garden. Either location is a great choice for tasting what owner Larry Lane is brewing up!

Hinnant Family Vineyards
Hinnant Family Vineyards is the largest muscadine vineyard in North Carolina, sprawling over 100 acres. Starting in 1971, they are also the oldest. Family owned and operated. From their dry white and reds to the traditional sweet scuppernong, they catch a spectrum of flavors in their international award-winning wines. Live music, private events, food trucks, and your pick grapes! Take a tour of the vineyard at no charge.

Broadslab Distillery
For the authentic experience and history of moonshine in Johnston County, visit Broadslab Distillery, North Carolina’s first farm distillery. The distillery offers offers tours and tastings where visitors will learn about the all natural, handcrafted, premium products and how they are made “from dirt to bottle”, by fifth generation moonshiner, Jeremy Norris.

Fainting Goat Brewing Co.
Fainting Goat Brewing Co. is a small, independent, veteran and woman owned brewery located in Benson, NC. They offer a variety of handcrafted brews in a casual atmosphere with a dog friendly patio. Their taproom does not have Wi-Fi, we believe strongly in personal interaction! Come hang out, play a game, talk to a friend or meet new ones. Growlers available for purchase at the taproom.

Gregory Vineyards/Lane’s Seafood and Steak House
Their quiet country setting is a beautiful place to host a party, wedding, or any other special event. Gregory Vineyards features lakefront vineyards, winery, and Lane’s Seafood & Steak House to provide the perfect backdrop for a lovely event.