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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5.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
Draft at Virginia IPA Challenge at Capital Alehouse Harrisonburg VA: Grass, wood nose, weak. Clear amber, medium yellow head. Leaf and mildew. Light body.
Tried from Draft on 30 Aug 2015 at 16:39

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Some nice florals in beginning with bubblegum. Pours golden amber without much head. Some musky hay. Light sweet finish. Tasty. Tap at Glens.
Tried from Draft on 27 Aug 2015 at 17:28

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
16oz pint at Spacebar pours a mostly clear, dark orange with some lacing white head. Nose has malt, cracker, a little caramel, orange, some under ripe mango, light melon. Flavor of chewy malt, biscuit, orange, light soap, some muddled tropical fruit. Chewy finish. Solid.
Tried on 30 Jul 2015 at 10:15

7.6/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 10 Overall 6.5
Aroma: floral, caramel, toast, Appearance: clear amber, off-white head Taste: medium sweetness, lightly bitter, Palate: medium body, slick feel, average carbonation, long finish,
Tried on 04 Jul 2015 at 19:58

5.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6
Tea, hay, grass nose. Cloudy copper, fine floaties, medium cream colored head. Tea, orange peel, pencil shavings, slightly vegetal. Medium body, moderate carbonation. Good complexity and balance, but not very clean and a bit stale.
Tried on 28 Jun 2015 at 10:13

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Keg at the brewery, 6/10/15. Dark reddish brown, large creamy tan head, good retention. Aroma of chocolate, coffee, citrus hops. The taste is roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, mild citrus. Medium bodied, lingering bitterness.
Tried on 20 Jun 2015 at 21:19

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Keg at the brewery, 6/10/15. Clear very pale golden, large creamy off-white head, good retention. Aroma of citrus hops and pale malt. The taste is wheat, spice, citrus, candied citrus. Medium bodied, well balanced, refreshing.
Tried from Can on 20 Jun 2015 at 21:18

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Keg at the brewery, 6/10/15. Hazy orange, large creamy tan head, good retention. Aroma of smoke, wood, pale malt, floral hops and a hint of citrus. The taste is smoke, piney citrus hops, pale malt, wood. Medium bodied, moderate lingering bitterness and smoke.
Tried on 20 Jun 2015 at 21:10

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Keg at the brewery, 6/10/15. Clear dark brown, thin creamy tan head, good retention. Aroma of roasted malt, dark chocolate, clay, honey, mild hops. The taste is roasted malt, oats, nuts, mild vanilla and earthy hops. Thin-medium bodied, smooth, very drinkable.
Tried on 20 Jun 2015 at 21:08

5.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
Keg at the brewery, 6/10/15. Hazy red-orange, large creamy tan head, good retention. Aroma of bready malt, raspberry, mild spice. The taste is tart berries, somewhat juicy, yeast, mild pale malt. Thin bodied, lingering spice.
Tried on 20 Jun 2015 at 21:05