About
Old Bust Head Brewing Company is an independent, solar-powered microbrewery in Fauquier County, VA west of DC. Our experience brewing traditional ales & lagers has helped us win awards in styles classic and creative. With beautiful views of slate roofed barns and refurbished campus-like brick buildings, Old Bust Head is part of a unique farm called ‘Vint Hill’ that for 50 years operated as a top secret military listening post. Familiar faces behind the bar share their love of craft in our 1950’s post & beam taproom while covered outdoor seating between our taproom and production area provides a welcoming environment for leashed dogs and all-weather access to a rotating variety of food trucks.
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6
a: ever so slightly hazy golden coloured body | almost no white head
a: artificial | caster sugar | soft citrus
f: blueberies | brine | bready finish
t: soft malts | canned corn | tart end
o: interesting | refreshing throughout | mild, but is at least true-to-name (not sure how it works as a real sour, or even a kettle-sour)
16 ounce can | Trader Joe's (grocery): Reston, Virginia | 20-March-2026 | US$3,50 | canned: 16-January-2026 | sampled: 04-June-2026
a: artificial | caster sugar | soft citrus
f: blueberies | brine | bready finish
t: soft malts | canned corn | tart end
o: interesting | refreshing throughout | mild, but is at least true-to-name (not sure how it works as a real sour, or even a kettle-sour)
16 ounce can | Trader Joe's (grocery): Reston, Virginia | 20-March-2026 | US$3,50 | canned: 16-January-2026 | sampled: 04-June-2026
Tried
from Can
from
Trader Joe's - Fairfax
on 04 Jun 2026
at 06:00
6.5/10
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Apr 2026
at 01:20
6/10
Tastes a bit old, no fruit and little spice
Tried
from Can
on 22 Feb 2026
at 19:04
7.3/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 9
Flavor 7.5
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Fig, red currant, coffee aroma. Brown, thin head. Wood, currant, coffee. Medium body, easy carbonation.
Tried
from Can
on 31 Dec 2025
at 00:30
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Can pour at the DCBeer December 2025 share. Poured a very dark cola-color brown with a small light tan head. Okay winter spices, this was a pleasant ale. The kind of beer that would be really nice on a cold night. Dark fruits, cinnamon, with a touch of ginger.
Tried
from Can
on 21 Dec 2025
at 21:01
6.5/10
Tried
on 18 Oct 2025
at 22:40
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
s: brine | light peaches | grassy
a: mostly hazy copper coloured body | thinnish white head
t: creamy | tart (duh!) | floral end
p: dry malts | wheatie | fresh stone fruits
o: easy-going | flavourful-for-potency | great for summer, even in Canada!
16 ounce can | Trader Joe's (grocery): Washington (West End/Georgetown), D.C. | 05-June-2025 | US$3,25 | Canned: 13-February-2025 | sampled: 30-June-2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada with my family of five
a: mostly hazy copper coloured body | thinnish white head
t: creamy | tart (duh!) | floral end
p: dry malts | wheatie | fresh stone fruits
o: easy-going | flavourful-for-potency | great for summer, even in Canada!
16 ounce can | Trader Joe's (grocery): Washington (West End/Georgetown), D.C. | 05-June-2025 | US$3,25 | Canned: 13-February-2025 | sampled: 30-June-2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada with my family of five
Tried
from Can
from
Trader Joe's - Falls Church
on 01 Jul 2025
at 01:58
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Can. Poured a mostly clear, yellowish color with a medium sized white head. Aroma was big peach aroma. Flavor was a bit less intense. Light juicy peach notes.
Tried
from Can
on 26 May 2025
at 21:47
7/10
Canned. Dark brown pour. Peppermint is strong! Caramel malt and coffee. Pretty good
Tried
from Can
on 20 May 2025
at 02:08
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Canned in Charlottesville. Pours orange amber red with fuzzy head. Tropical fruits and toffee resin
Tried
from Can
on 20 May 2025
at 01:49