Old Bust Head Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Warrenton, Virginia, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Old Bust Head Brewing Company

Established in 2014

Contact
7134 Farm Station Rd, Warrenton, VA, 20187, United States
Description
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.

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7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
4 oz pour on draft at Old Bust Head. Clear amber with beige head. Aromas of toasty notes, biscuit, malt. Tastes of floral notes, citrus, biscuit, toasty notes. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 06 May 2017 at 15:48

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Old Bust Head. Dark brownish with light tan head. Aromas of caramel, roasted coffee. Tastes of caramel, coffee, malt, chocolate, cocoa. Medium-light body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 06 May 2017 at 15:45

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
500 ml bottle shared by a friend, thanks Tyler! Dark brownish black with light tan head. Aromas of whiskey, dark chocolate, booze. Tastes of dark chocolate, cocoa, light bourbon, chilies. Medium-full body with a dry finish. Nice.
Tried from Bottle on 06 May 2017 at 15:34

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
500 ml bottle shared by a friend, thanks Tyler! Dark brownish black with light tan head. Aromas of booze, whiskey, dark chocolate. Tastes of dark chocolate, char, oak, booze, light roasty notes. Medium body with a dry and slightly warm finish. Pretty solid, could use a bit more polish.
Tried from Bottle on 06 May 2017 at 15:30

8.5/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 10 Overall 8
Draft at the source Aroma: citrus, tropical fruits, citrus Appearance: hazy orange, off-white head Taste: medium sweetness, medium bitterness, Palate: medium body, sticky, average carbonation, long finish, Tasty
Tried from Draft on 22 Apr 2017 at 18:27

8.5/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 10 Overall 8
Draft at the source Aroma: caramel, citrus, earthy, Appearance: dark amber with an off-white head Taste: medium sweetness, medium bitterness, Palate: medium body, sticky, soft carbonation, long finish, Tasty
Tried from Draft on 22 Apr 2017 at 18:22

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Draft taproom. Pours gold with a large beige head. Aroma of citrus peel, sweat. Flavor is heavily alcohol, citrus peel, slightly roasted caramel malt. Finishes bitter and somewhat like rubbing alcohol. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone
Tried from Draft on 20 Mar 2017 at 14:15

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Tap at Sedona. Pours black, small beige head. Lovely aroma of vanilla, chocolate, coffee, lightly sweet. Flavor is heavy coffee up front, creamy as hell chocolate, some vanilla notes. Fantastic! ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone
Tried from Draft on 10 Jan 2017 at 14:26

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Draft sample at Dominion Wine & Beer. Thanks Tyler! Hazy orange with off-white head. Aromas of citrus, floral, light malt. Tastes of citrus, floral notes, toasty notes. Medium body with a dry finish. Pretty good.
Tried from Draft on 08 Dec 2016 at 22:15

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Somewhere in Virginia: pours a bronze amber color with an off white head. Aroma is citrus with a good bit of pine and some other fruitiness. Did not really see this as being too good kf an example of what a west coast IPA is. Not bad though.
Tried on 16 Nov 2016 at 07:31