Lickinghole Creek

I have only had two of their offerings, but they will be on my radar from here on out. I thought Three Chopt was quite good. And they have great labels too!

 

With a name like that.... lots of options.

 

Want to try their stuff, lots of chatter about them...

Champion missile ipa just hit my area, need to try that one too

 

I like them. Short Pump Saison was really good. I've included that as an extra twice now - to Wisconsin and Michigan. Unfortunately, did not get to try the Enlightened Despot -- guess they didn't distribute that one. Four Pillars was terrible -- that really turned me off. BBA Three Chopt was really good, but would have liked more balance -- it was all barrel flavors and I felt like the base flavors were really fighting for room. I like barrel flavors, so it's all good -- kind of reminded me of a big bodied Chardonnay (oaky and buttery). Hoping their Nuclear Nugget makes its way up here. I'll drop some scratch on that. I think Lickinghole Creek is one reason the VA beer scene is really picking up.

 

I gotta admit I haven't tried any of their stuff... the name of the brewery kind of put me off as a gimmick, but with so many people talking about it I'm definitely interested.

Rustico @ Ballston is doing an event for them on Thursday. Anyone want to join me? I'll be the guy in an arm immobilizer (still). I'll get there a few before 6PM and try to get a bar table if no one else has first.

The Official Lickinghole Creek NoVa Launch Party - Rare Brews on Tap + Meet the Brewmaster!

Join us on Thursday as we welcome Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery to the Northern Virginia market; we’ll also have Sean-Thomas Pumphrey, Co-Founder and Brewer of Lickinghole Creek, on hand to talk shop!

Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery is a water-conscious, biologically friendly farm brewery carefully crafting Belgian-style beers and growing hops, barley and other adjuncts. The name pays homage to Little Lickinghole Creek, which runs through the farm’s rolling hills.We're pouring Goochland Quad, a 9.5% Belgian-style Quadrupel, of which only one batch was brewed, has notes of raisins, plums, prunes, & currants to create a memorable drinking experience. Also, Enlightened Despot, a limited-release Russian Imperial Stout aged 100 days in 15 year-old Pappy Van Winkle barrels; this one is not to be missed!
We’ll also have Three Chopt Tripel, brewed with American-grown Sterling and New Zealand-Grown Motueka hops that help impart a lemon and lime characteristic with a hint of tropical fruit; additionally, we nabbed the barrel-aged version of Three Chopt that has been aged in 15 Year-Old Kentucky bourbon barrels. This should make for a fantastic side-by-side comparison!

A few other flagship offerings will also be on hand: Short Pump, a Saison utilizing rye malt and Galena, Columbus & Nugget hops to create a distinguished hop character; and finally, Magic Beaver Belgian Pale Ale which combines the beauty of both Ameican & New Zealand hops along with a Belgian yeast strain.
There is no admission for this event and all Lickinghole Drafts will be priced individually by the glass and in 4 oz. pours.

The Official Lickinghole Creek Draft List:

Goochland Quad
Enlightened Despot Russian Imperial Stout
Three Chopt Tripel
Three Chopt Tripel: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Tripel
Short Pump Saison
Magic Beaver Belgian Pale Ale

 

they did. most of the shops in the area got 1-2 cases each, and sold them for less than the brewery did at release day.
that vanilla cask Despot!!!

 

I have been able to try their Short Pump Saison, Three Chopt and Magic Beaver. I have not been able to try Enlightened Despot, but would love to track that down if given the opportunity. I would also love to track down one of their snifters, if anyone is able to grab me one!

I actually have been offering them up in trades for out of area shelf stuff and other BAs have been interested in trying out their stuff. There is definitely starting to be more and more of a buzz about their beers.

 

I meant distribute to NoVA. Never saw it at Norms, WF Fairfax, etc. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I found out the Bourbon Three Chopt was in stores up here.

 

was ANY Lickinghole Creek up in NoVA back in jan/feb? if not, that's why you didn't see any Despot

 

I just tried the Champion Missile IPA this weekned and really enjoyed it. I had tried their rye ipa before. Both are solid.

 

Yeah, I'm 99% positive it was. And, Enlightened Despot was released March 1. The Estate Hop Ale had been distributed up here. I remember being disappointed that ED didn't make it. I imagine we'll see it next year, but with greater demand and maybe an increased price. I think demand for their limited releases will increase exponentially in the next few years.

 

Been wanting to try some LCCB for awhile now but being in the part of VA that I am in I don't get that opportunity. If anyone has an extra enlightened despot and is interested in trading it let me know! Will definitely make it worth your while!

 

you headed there tonight? i should be there around 545.

 

Any thoughts on Nuclear Nugget?

 

I tried Nuclear Nugget on Friday and thought it was ok. Similar to Hopslam with out the hop bite since they both use honey. Personally I wouldn't want a whole bottle to myself but I wouldn't turn down a glass of it.

 

Was there Saturday to pick up some Nuclear Nugget & Bourbon Three Chopt...loved both of them


BTW, I have 1 enlightened despot left id be willing to trade

 

yea thats they only one Ive had so far, and I liked it. I would try more.