Frequently Asked Questions
DO YOU ALLOW SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE TAPROOM?
Our taproom is available to book for private events Monday through Wednesday as well as before and after normal taproom hours; alternatively the Pavilion / Beer Gardens space can also be booked during open hours. Click here for more info -or- email us directly at daniel@finecreekbrewing.com to learn more!
DO YOU HOST WEDDINGS OR RECEPTIONS AT THE BREWERY?
Our sister company The Mill at Fine Creek has been hosting wonderful weddings for almost 20 years. Due to a number of factors, we do not host Wedding Ceremonies or Receptions here, but we do host many Rehearsal Dinners and Post-Wedding Brunches.
DO YOU ALLOW CHILDREN?
Yes, we love seeing families out at the brewery. We simply ask that you keep children with you; and ask them to be respectful of the property and mindful of other guests.
DO YOU ALLOW DOGS?
We only allow service animals both inside and outside of the brewery. The reason behind this stems from not only our brewery serving more food than the typical brewery but also due to our proximity to the cottages we share our property with.
ARE YOU A RESTAURANT?
We like to think of ourselves as a brewery with outstanding food. All orders are placed at the register along with beer orders and can be picked up at the end of the bar. All food orders are generally ready in 10 to 15 minutes. Our menu, which changes monthly, consists of around 7 to 8 locally focused and seasonal items intended to be shared. Our menu can be found here.
CAN WE BRING OUR OWN FOOD?
No, since we have a full kitchen and menu, we do not allow outside food. Our menu can be seen at all times on our menu page. Any desserts can be purchased, and brought up to the Brewery, from our sister company Fine Creek Provisions.
DO YOU SELL ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BESIDES BEER?
Yes! We offer a short list of rotating Virginia Wines by the glass and bottle as well as cider by the glass. Our partner wineries and cideries include: Blenheim, Barboursville, Rappahannock, and Blue Bee Cider.
HOW BIG OF A BREWERY ARE YOU?
Our head brewer, Brian, brews on our small 3-barrel system which is paired with both 3 and 7-barrel fermenters. We produce approximately only 350 barrels per year.
WHAT TYPE OF BEERS DO YOU BREW?
Given the small scale of our brewery, we’re able to keep our beer rotating constantly, some only sticking around for two weeks. Our styles range anywhere from extremely fresh IPAs and traditional lagers to dry-hopped and fruited saisons and barrel aged sours. At any one time we typically have 12 beers on tap. An up to date draft list can always be found here.
DO YOU SELL YOUR BEER ANYWHERE OTHER THAN AT THE BREWERY?
Due to our limited production, we have a very small distribution footprint. Our beer can be found at a few locations around Richmond as well as in D.C., Norfolk and Charlottesville. The Majority of our beer is only available on-site in 10 & 16oz pours, as well as in 4 packs or crowlers to go. We also sell some of our barrel aged beers in 500 & 750ml. bottle format.
WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH THE COTTAGES?
On the other side of our 5-acre property sits 13 one, two and three-bedroom cottages. While these are often booked by guests of weddings at The Mill at Fine Creek, they available to anyone on a first come, first serve basis. More information and photos can be found here. Availability and pricing can be found here.
ARE YOU OPEN YEAR-ROUND?
Yes, our tap-room is open all year, Thursday through Sunday. We have made every effort to make Fine Creek appealing in all seasons with a large beer garden under shade sails and a pavilion. For the cooler months we have umbrella heaters, multiple Burly fire pits around the property, and two wood burning fireplaces both in the taproom and out on the covered deck to keep everyone cozy.
DO YOU SELL WHOLE KEGS TO THE PUBLIC?
Unfortunately at this time we do not produce enough beer to be able to sell whole kegs to the public.
DO YOU HAVE ANY TV'S OR SHOW ANY SPORTS GAMES?
No, we have decided not to have any tvs or show any games at the brewery. Our goal is have you come out for the afternoon, enjoy our beer and food, and most importantly the company of your partner, friend or family… or one of our bartenders.
WHAT SORT OF INDOOR/OUTDOOR SEATING DO YOU HAVE?
Our taproom is a combination of high tops and tables. It can seat around 50 people. Outside we have about 50 seats on the covered deck, about 100 seats at picnic tables in our beer garden, and a scattering of Adirondack chairs. There’s also plenty of field space for blankets.
DO YOU FILL CROWLERS OR GROWLERS?
We can fill fresh Crowlers (32oz. cans) on demand and sometimes Growlers, depending on how busy the taproom is. We also have a variety of 16oz 4 packs and bottle conditioned beers in bottles. You can also order online HERE for Pickup.