The Taproom
Our taproom is located on the campus-like setting of the discretely situated Vint Hill army base in Fauquier County, Virginia. We refurbished an abandoned 1950's warehouse on the property for our taproom—polishing the old concrete floors, exposing rough wood posts and beams, and adding industrial style windows, as well as a walnut bar made from trees on the Old Bust Head Road property. The taproom and terraced beer garden overlook beautiful and historic slate-roofed barns that were part of the original farm buildings taken over and used by the military as a top secret listening post. Our forty-eight taps accommodate the diverse and creative selection of craft beers we brew; and our rooftop solar, underground geothermal system, and leading edge C02 recapture system reflect our desire to make life not only rich, but sustainable.
The Brewery
The Old Bust Head production area is equipped with a 30-barrel, four-vessel brewhouse—and with eight 60, three 90, and two 120-barrel fermentors, has the capacity to brew up to 15,000 barrels of beer a year. A 7BBL brewhouse and fermentors allow us to brew limited release beers and hard seltzers just for the taproom. We also serve a variety of non-alcoholic options—we brew our own root beer and ginger ale, as well as cold brew coffee (with beans from local and socially-sustainable coffee roaster Cafe Kreyole), and we offer a rotating variety of kombucha brewed at the neighboring Mad Magic Kombucha. Local food trucks provide a changing menu of delicious food options. Customers are also welcome to bring their own picnic style munchies or carry in from one of the walkable cafés nearby.
FAQ's
Are dogs allowed? - Leashed dogs are welcome in any of our outdoor seating areas (just not inside the taproom!) Ask for a dog bowl & a treat!
Are kids allowed? - Children are welcome to tag along (for a root beer float or two!) but we ask that they are accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times and must remain seated at your table.
Do you serve food?- Rotating food trucks are weekly (check out our food truck lineup on our Events Page!) or order from one of Vint Hill's cafes for delivery to your table. Outside food is always welcome!
Indoor Seating
•The OBH taproom is open with a variety of table sizes all spaced 6' apart.
•Order your beer at the bar and take to your table.
•The OBH taproom is open with a variety of table sizes all spaced 6' apart.
•Order your beer at the bar and take to your table.
Outdoor Seating
We offer three outdoor seating options:
Overhang
• Our all-weather outdoor covered area between the taproom and production areas.
• Seating is first come first serve
• Our all-weather outdoor covered area between the taproom and production areas.
• Seating is first come first serve
Beer Garden
•Enjoy your beer under the shade of our beer garden pergola with one of the best evening sky views around.
•Purchase your beer inside at the bar and carry it out to your table.
•Enjoy your beer under the shade of our beer garden pergola with one of the best evening sky views around.
•Purchase your beer inside at the bar and carry it out to your table.
Pedestrian Plaza
The Pedestrian Plaza is a relaxing space in front of Old Bust Head.
•Tables with umbrellas, chairs and built-in bench seating.
The Pedestrian Plaza is a relaxing space in front of Old Bust Head.
•Tables with umbrellas, chairs and built-in bench seating.
Surrounded by a Native Plants garden and grassy expanses between Old Bust Head and the barns.
Private Parties
Email events@oldbusthead.com or click the link below for more information.
OBH Party Room
•The OBH Private Party Room is available for rent for groups of up to 30 people.
•Beers are purchased at the bar.
OBH Barrel Room
• Large private event space accommodating parties of up to 150 people.
• Table seating for up to 100 guests
• Private Bar in addition to access to the Taproom bar when available
• Flexible availability both during and after Taproom hours.
Beer to go
Visit the taproom and you will also be able to buy our beer directly from the brewery by the 6-pack, crowler, growler, case or keg.
•Growlers are available for purchase and fills of OBH brews on our counter-pressure growler filler!
•We offer 32oz Crowlers of any of our beers on tap.
•We sell 1/2 and 1/6 BBL kegs of many of our beers. Check out our beers page to see if the beer you like is available in a 1/6 or 1/2 BBL. After 10 keg purchases, your 11th keg is half price!
Visit the taproom and you will also be able to buy our beer directly from the brewery by the 6-pack, crowler, growler, case or keg.
•Growlers are available for purchase and fills of OBH brews on our counter-pressure growler filler!
•We offer 32oz Crowlers of any of our beers on tap.
•We sell 1/2 and 1/6 BBL kegs of many of our beers. Check out our beers page to see if the beer you like is available in a 1/6 or 1/2 BBL. After 10 keg purchases, your 11th keg is half price!
