Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery

What Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery does

Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery, LLC is a privately held farm brewery founded in 2011 and operating on a 290-acre property at 4100 Knolls Point Drive in Goochland, Virginia — roughly equidistant between Richmond and Charlottesville. The company produces small-batch craft beer, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic seltzers using on-site-grown ingredients (hops, barley, strawberries, honey from on-site LCCBee's) and granite-filtered well water drawn from the property's mineral-rich aquifer. Brewing infrastructure consists of a 20 BBL JVNM American-made brewhouse, five 40 BBL fermentation vessels, and one 80 BBL fermentation vessel housed in approximately 3,000 square feet of building space, evolved from a 1/2 BBL SABCO pilot system in a founder's home.

The business model is event-driven and direct-to-consumer. The on-site taproom operates only on weekends (Saturday 12-8pm, Sunday 12-6pm) and is anchored by agritourism experiences such as the 22-acre Sunflower Weekends, Birds and Brews naturalist walks led by co-founder Lisa (a former wildlife biologist), live music performances, rotating food truck partnerships (GG's Pizza, Wumami, Stacked & Poured, Fletchers BBQ), and cause-marketing events like Pints & Pups with the Goochland Animal Shelter. A secondary DTC channel exists via an online store shipping canned beer, seltzers, and branded merchandise within Virginia only, supplemented by a private patio rental product ($150 per 2.5-hour slot for groups of 15-20). There is no third-party wholesale distribution.

The company is founder-owned and operated by co-founders Lisa, Farris, and Dotty, with no disclosed institutional capital, parent company, or M&A activity. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; operating capacity and weekend-only hours place it firmly in the small craft brewery tier, and a 2025 operational pause (May 15 to June 27) followed by a Grand Re-Opening on June 28, 2025, with added family amenities (playset, non-alcoholic seltzers, snow cones), suggests a deliberate repositioning toward family visitation and broader beverage mix rather than a scaling of distribution.

Name

Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery

Legal name

Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery, LLC

Website

https://lickingholecreek.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery is a privately held, founder-owned farm brewery on a 290-acre property in Goochland, Virginia, producing small-batch craft beer and seltzers with on-site-grown ingredients and serving craft beer enthusiasts, families, and private event hosts through a weekend taproom and Virginia-only online store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Hop Farming (AFAGAGAB)

Keywords

• Craft beer
• Farm brewery
• Agritourism
• Hard seltzer
• Barrel-aged beer

Headquarters

HQ city

Goochland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: On-site beer sales at the farm brewery location. Open Saturdays 12-8pm and Sundays 12-6pm. Serves as the primary destination experience.
2. Online Beer Sales: Direct-to-consumer online store shipping beer within Virginia only. Products include canned beers (Nuclear Nugget, Strawberry Hefeweizen, Virginia Gold), hard seltzers, and The Farm Sampler bundles. Free shipping on orders over $100.
3. Event Revenue: Ticketed events including live music performances (Barstool Rodeo tribute nights, DJ Williams shows). Some events like Sunflower Weekends drive admission-free foot traffic to purchase food, beverages, and merchandise.
4. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including t-shirts, hats, stickers sold through online store and potentially at taproom. Items range from $4 (stickers) to $30 (t-shirts).
5. Private Event Rental: Private patio rental for groups of 15-20 people at $150 for 2.5-hour timeslots. Available Saturdays and Sundays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery is a 290-acre agritourism farm brewery in Goochland, Virginia that produces small-batch craft beers and hard seltzers using on-site grown ingredients (hops, barley, strawberries) and granite-filtered well water. It sells its products through an on-site farm taproom and a Virginia-only direct-to-consumer online store, while hosting seasonal agritourism events such as Sunflower Weekends, naturalist walks, and live music.

Product overview

Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery is a 290-acre agritourism farm brewery in Goochland, Virginia producing small-batch craft beers and hard seltzers. The core product lineup includes Nuclear Nugget Imperial Honey IPA (10.5% ABV), Strawberry Hefeweizen (4.38% ABV), Virginia Gold Hazy Session IPA (4.5% ABV), and Hard Seltzers in various flavors (4% ABV). The brewery also produces seasonal releases like Bourbon Barrel Tripel, Chocolate Blueberry Obsession, Summer Solstice Seltzer, and Three Chopt Tripel as a base for barrel-aged variants. Beyond beverages, the company offers merchandise (hats, t-shirts, stickers), private patio rentals, and agritourism experiences including farm tours, naturalist hikes led by founder Lisa, and seasonal events like Sunflower Weekends. The brewery uses on-site-grown ingredients including hops, barley, and strawberries, along with granite-filtered well water from their mineral-rich aquifer. Products are available for on-site consumption, Virginia shipping, and brewery pickup.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nuclear Nugget Imperial Honey IPA A bold imperial pale ale brewed with local clover honey from onsite LCCBee's and local apiaries, featuring explosive hop notes and honey sweetness at 10.5% ABV. Available in 24-pack 16oz cans for individual consumers of craft beer.
• Strawberry Hefeweizen A wheat ale brewed with Hefeweizen yeast and late-stage strawberry addition at 4.38% ABV, tasting like a summer afternoon on the farm. Available for craft beer enthusiasts.
• Virginia Gold Hazy Session IPA A 4.5% ABV hazy session IPA dry-hopped with Azacca, El Dorado, and Lotus hops, featuring mango, stone fruit, passionfruit, and watermelon notes with a triple dry hop addition of Nelson Sauvin. Brewed on granite-filtered well water.
• Hard Seltzer (Pineapple and Coconut) A light, crisp hard seltzer naturally flavored with pineapple and coconut at 4% ABV. 16oz cans available in 4-pack or case of 24.
• Three Chopt Tripel A Belgian-style golden tripel that anchors the barrel program. Bold and golden, used as base for barrel-aged variants including Nasty Woman and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Tripel. Available at 40 BBL.
• Bourbon Barrel Tripel Belgian-style golden tripel aged in bourbon barrels, picking up deep notes of vanilla, oak, warm caramel, and smooth finish. Limited taproom-only release.
• Summer Solstice Seltzer (Blueberry and Sage) Seasonal hard seltzer featuring blueberry and sage flavors released for summer.
• Chocolate Blueberry Obsession A chocolate blueberry beer with approximately 2.6% ABV, featuring rich chocolate and fresh blueberry flavors.
• The Farm Sampler A three 4-pack bundle featuring Nuclear Nugget Imperial Honey Pale Ale, Strawberry Hefeweizen, and Virginia Gold Hazy Session IPA. Ships within Virginia only.
• Non-Alcoholic Seltzers Build-your-own non-alcoholic seltzers with rotating seasonal flavors using farm-grown ingredients. Features Watermelon, Mango, Blood Orange, and other varieties for visitors and families seeking non-alcoholic options.
• LCCB Corded Richardson Hat Branded corded Richardson hat featuring the LCCB Merchant Mark logo. $25.00.
• Logo T-shirt Lickinghole Creek branded t-shirt featuring the brewery logo. Available sizes S-XXXL, starting at $30.00.
• Nuclear Nugget T-shirt Branded t-shirt featuring the Nuclear Nugget beer branding. Available in Black, sizes S-XXL. Starting at $25.00.
• I Love Lickinghole T-Shirt Branded t-shirt featuring 'I Love Lickinghole' slogan. Available sizes M-XXXL. Starting at $25.00.
• LCCB Seal Sticker (Merchant Mark) 3x5 inch vinyl sticker featuring the Merchant Mark logo on holographic paper. $4.00.
• Private Patio Rental Private covered patio rental for groups of 15-20 people at $150. Available three timeslots Saturday and Sunday: 12-2pm, 2:30-4:30pm, and 5-7pm.
• Sunflower Weekends Seasonal event featuring 22 acres of pick-your-own sunflowers, sunflower maze, shaded seating, and craft beer. Runs July 25 through August 16, 2026 on weekends.
• Birds and Brews Naturalist Walk Guided nature hike with founder Lisa (wildlife biologist) exploring birds, wildlife, native plants, geology, and conservation efforts, followed by brunch featuring Strawberry Hefeweizen paired with Stacked Waffles.
• Live Music Events Regular live music performances featuring local and touring artists including DJ Williams, Rick Hollowell, Ron Holloway, and Barstool Rodeo tribute bands. Ticketed and free events available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 290-acre working farm brewery operation
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Goochland Animal Shelter and Adoption CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Pints & Pups' events where adoptable animals are brought to the farm for adoption events. A portion of proceeds from these events benefits the Goochland Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. The partnership drives foot traffic through an emotional cause-marketing hook while supporting local animal welfare.
• Lisa (Wildlife Biologist / Co-founder)coreOthersLisa, one of the co-founders and a former wildlife biologist, leads 'Birds and Brews Naturalist Walks' sharing the story of the land, its mineral-rich aquifer, and wildlife. Lisa's expertise and background as a wildlife biologist are central to the brewery's conservation story and unique farm experience positioning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Starr Hill Brewery: Virginia-based craft brewery with taproom, live music events, and multi-state distribution. Comparable Virginia craft brewery with on-premise experience and event-driven programming.
• Devils Backbone Brewing Company: Virginia craft brewery (Roseland/Lexington) acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev. Operates a brewpub with food and outdoor seating, similar agritourism-style destination experience, and comparable craft beer lineup to Lickinghole Creek.
• Hardywood Park Craft Brewery: A leading Virginia craft brewery (Richmond-based) operating multiple locations with on-premise taprooms and distribution. Most direct regional comparable to Lickinghole Creek's Virginia craft brewery positioning, similar production scale, and farm-adjacent brand storytelling.
• Blue Mountain Brewery: Virginia (Afton) brewpub with outdoor beer garden and mountain views, similar farm/countryside destination positioning and on-site taproom experience.

Direct peers

• Tröegs Independent Brewing: Pennsylvania craft brewery with on-site taproom, food, and event programming, similar mid-sized production capacity and experiential brewpub model. Comparable craft beer portfolio including IPAs and seasonal seltzers.
• Victory Brewing Company: Pennsylvania craft brewery with brewpub and taproom destination model, similar farm-adjacent feel, comparable production scale, and broad craft beer plus seltzer portfolio.
• Dogfish Head Craft Brewery: Mid-Atlantic craft brewery known for off-centered ales, barrel-aging program, and destination brewpub experience. Comparable craft beer innovation and event-driven brand storytelling.

Broad incumbents

• Stone Brewing: Large craft brewery with destination brewery and gardens model, on-site restaurant, and event programming. Similar brewpub/destination concept to Lickinghole Creek but at substantially larger scale.
• New Belgium Brewing Company: Large craft brewery with sustainability and outdoor lifestyle branding, comparable event programming (tour de fat, live music) and taproom destination experience.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Larger craft brewery with destination taproom, on-site food, sustainability focus, and farm-to-table ingredients — conceptually similar to Lickinghole Creek's farm-brewery positioning but at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LCCBVirginia
• Instagraminstagram.com/lickingholecreek

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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