Road Trip From NYC to Savannah

I would usually recommend a few days in Asheville, and although that seems to be out of your way, I think it would definitely be worth it to you. I don't know anything about the beer scene in Fayetteville, but I'm sure a stop in Charleston would be worth the trip. As for Savannah, check out Coastal Empire brewing when you get there.

 

You're going to have to get a little off 95 for the most part. If your intent is just to hit a NC brewery / taproom then Double Barley isn't a terrible option... it also happens to be closest to 95 on 70 and serves decent food. They have some odd hours though. They don't open until 3-4 in the afternoon on weekdays and are completely closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It's on my "visit 4-5 times a year list".

I'd recommend meandering west to Raleigh and further to Durham if you want options, but it'll take more time. Maybe consider coming back south by way of 85 and 77? Would open up lots more brewey opportunities in NC (Triangle and Charlotte)

http://www.ncbeerguys.com/nc-breweries/

 

Good info on Richmond:

https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/richmond-trip.426219/

Anything in particular taking you to Virginia Beach? Just seems out of the way getting off 95 like that. In any case, here's a VB Thread:
https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/moving-to-virginia-beach.401410/

 

Thanks for the link that thread... I missed it. I'll be travelling from Durham, NC to Savannah in the Aug 19-22 time-frame for my daughters roller derby match. Nice to get a little heads up on some other things to do while there.

 

Charleston will be worth it for sure!

 

Charleston isn't exactly close to 95 though.

@Gerry129, while in Savannah stop in to see Coastal Empire and Service brewing. My favorite bottle shop in Savannah is Hops & Barley, the owner is a really awesome dude and he's always willing to let you sample beer he's got on draft. I've also done shares at his shop and gotten to know some other great beer dudes. Just down the street are two of my favorite beer bars. My personal favorite is The Distillery which has a great tap selection and great food. A close second is Crystal Beer Parlor, honestly you can't go wrong with either choice.

The only considerations you'll face when visiting a brewery in Savannah is the nonsense associated with Georgia's alcohol laws. Georgia has a very strict 3 tiered system and the "beer tour" law that was put in place to help small breweries has faced a lot of stiff opposition from distributors and the state's alcohol commission.

 

No it's not. But if you actually read the OP.
He said he's stopping in Charleston.

 

@Invinciblejets I missed that, thanks