6 Brewery Lodging Stays Where the Taproom Is Just Steps Away

Von Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, Vermont

Nestled in the Green Mountains on a 2,600-acre alpine estate founded by the von Trapp family of The Sound of Music fame, this lodge is home to von Trapp Brewing. Johannes von Trapp started the brewery to replicate the crisp European lagers he'd savored abroad—beers you could enjoy after a ski or hike—brewing with natural spring water drawn from the property. The resort offers a fully immersive experience: guests gather in the Bierhall for hearty Austrian-inspired cuisine, including crispy schnitzel, house-made bratwurst with tangy sauerkraut, warm pretzels paired with beer cheese made from the brewery's own lagers, and desserts like classic apple strudel or Linzer torte. The beers—award-winning Helles, Kölsch-style, and Oktoberfest—mirror the resort's alpine soul, brewed with precision and a deep respect for European tradition. Guided brewery tastings and snowshoe tours led by a von Trapp family member connect visitors directly to the land and history behind every pour. "Staying here lets you live, eat, and drink like a von Trapp," says Emily Provost, the brewery's marketing manager. "It's about connecting to history, nature, and the land the beer comes from."

Backwoods Brewing Cabins, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Perched in the Columbia River Gorge—one hour from Portland, three from Seattle—Backwoods Brewing Company expanded beyond its taproom into eight luxury cabins overlooking forested hills, rugged cliffs, and the sparkling river below. Each one-bedroom unit carries a theme—Hiker's, Kayaker's, Stargazer's—reflecting the region's outdoor pursuits. Inside, guests find a gas fireplace, a leather armchair, a kitchenette with a Keurig and microwave, and crisp 600-thread-count sheets. Private porches come with Adirondack chairs and built-in firepits, and snacks wait on arrival. Hops-scented spa soap fills the bathroom, and dogs are welcome in select cabins. Guests can add beer to their room when they book—typically a mix of what the brewery is excited about at the moment—paired with options like the tropical Party Acres Hazy IPA, the espresso-laced Ridge Run Oatmeal Stout, or a S'mores Golden Stout for those in a dessert mood. Some visitors grab a pizza from the pub and take it back to their porch; others linger in the taproom for a flight. "We've always tried to create spaces that feel easy to be in, like you're welcome to hang out as long as you want," says Steve Waters, Backwoods' CEO. "We approached the cabins the same way—not just lodging, but part of the full Backwoods experience."

Drekker Brewing Company Hotel, Fargo, North Dakota

In Fargo, Drekker Brewing has turned its beer into décor. The brewery's boutique hotel offers rooms themed entirely around individual beers, creating a hyper-branded stay where the line between taproom and sleeping quarters dissolves. The Mind Bullets suite, named after Drekker's zesty sour IPA, is a corner suite where polished concrete floors, exposed industrial ductwork, and a vibrant mural wall mirror the can's psychedelic label—a backdrop tailor-made for selfies and storytelling. Each room in the hotel follows the same model, translating a different brew into interior design so the space a guest occupies becomes a visual chapter in the brewery's wider story. Beyond the suites, the Brain Squeeze smoothie sour series packs fruit purée into every pour, while the Ectogasm, a juicy, hazy IPA, delivers on its playful name. Every detail—from the mural on the wall to the can in the fridge—works to keep the guest inside Drekker's world.

McMenamins Hotel-Brewery Hybrids, Various Locations

McMenamins has mastered the art of adaptive reuse, transforming former schools, churches, and lodges across the Pacific Northwest into eclectic hotel-brewery hybrids. No two properties look the same because each building's history dictates the design—a guest might sleep in a converted classroom one trip and a restored chapel the next. Inside, the experience rewards curiosity: colorful art lines the hallways, and secret speakeasy-style bars hide behind unmarked doors, turning a walk to the lobby into a scavenger hunt. On tap, McMenamins serves one-of-a-kind brews matched to each property's character. The Ruby Ale, a malty and roasty pour infused with raspberries, has become a house signature, while the Hammerhead Pale Ale offers a smooth, toffee-toned malt profile that appeals across styles. The brewery group does not replicate a formula from one location to another. Each property stands on its own architectural heritage and its own menu, which means a guest who visits three McMenamins in a year will have three distinct experiences—and likely three different favorite beers.

Napa's First Post-Prohibition Brewery Inn, Napa Valley, California

This inn holds a singular distinction: the first commercial brewery to open in Napa Valley since Prohibition. In a region synonymous with wine, the property pairs charming lodging with a lush beer garden and house-brewed ales that offer a counterpoint to the valley's vineyards. Guests step from their rooms into a garden setting that blends wine-country aesthetics with a brewer's sensibility—green, open, and built for lingering over a pint. The Calistoga Pilsner, a crisp and refreshing patio pour, sits alongside the American Wheat Ale, lightly hopped with a soft citrus finish. The stay makes a case that craft beer belongs in Napa's hospitality landscape, not as a novelty but as a fully realized experience with its own garden, its own taps, and its own claim on what the valley can offer.

Mineral Point Brewery Inn, Mineral Point, Wisconsin

Perched above a European-style brewpub in Mineral Point's historic district, this five-room inn—plus additional cottages—delivers small-town charm at a scale that keeps the experience personal. Guests step from their lodging directly into the brewpub below, where beers like the clean, classic Mineral Point Pilsner and the rich, malty Old Number One English-style ale are brewed on-site and poured fresh. The inn operates at a size where the brewing process is never far from a guest's daily routine, and the pace of a small Wisconsin town sets the tone instead of any brewery-crawl itinerary. There is no sprawling campus or elaborate activity schedule—just rooms above a pub and a tap list that reflects what the brewers do best. The Mineral Point Pilsner and Old Number One anchor the menu, brewed steps from where guests sleep. The historic district outside the door rewards a slow walk, and the five-room scale keeps the focus squarely on the beer and the town that surrounds it.