Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery to reopen its doors in May

GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- After initially closing its doors over a year ago, two of the co-founders of Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery in Goochland are now relaunching the establishment at the end of May.

CEO Lisa Reynolds Brotherton originally closed the brewery in the winter of 2024 to prioritize her health and well-being due to health issues. In a social post from March, Brotherton officially announced the relaunch of the brewery alongside her co-founder, Farris Loutfi.

The new opening comes after Brotherton experienced a recurrent battle with sepsis and was diagnosed with a rare immunological deficiency, ultimately temporarily shutting its doors, according to a January 2024 social post. Now, a year later, the brewery's new offerings will include small batch, seasonal beers and sparkling waters infused with herbs and natural flavors.

Brotherton further explained the reason behind its closing, saying that her health situation at the time required her to step back to prevent exposure to potential contagions.

"During this hibernation period, Lickinghole Creek is not just pausing operations; it's a time for reflection and planning," she said in the post.

Brotherton added that the business "embodies community, economic growth, and conservation," so she was eager to welcome back new and exciting offerings when it came time to reopen.

She continued, saying that her children grew up on this farm brewery, located at 4100 Knolls Point Drive in Goochland, and that she's reestablishing her business for those dreaming of running a similar agribusiness.

"This land has always been more than a business—it’s a place for families, nature lovers, and dreamers," she said. "We need spaces that ground us, connect us, and give us days worth remembering."

To start, Brotherton said her, her family and Loutfi have begun to restore the farm brewery. The restoration efforts include new flower bulbs, ripping out old drainage, preparing the soil with more organic matter and farming and wiring for hop bines so that come May, they will be ready to open their doors for Central Virginians.