Set in the Kent countryside, Bleangate Brewery is blessed with fields surrounded by ancient oak woodlands. The brewery taproom and shop, 'The Cathedral', is a special place to worship the product of the bine and the grain, a wonderful place to stop by for a glass or two of beer, a takeaway or join the faithful at Firkins at Full Moon, our monthly gatherings.
Firkins at Full Moon events include a range of live music, and other entertainment. Click below to be added to the mailing list for regular monthly newsletters.
Upcoming Events
Firkins at Full Moon in April
The Ragged Bandits will be playing on Friday 19th April at the brewery
Open at 4pm, music 7pm, close 10pm
Kent based folk, blues and rock band playing a wide variety of exciting instruments
Ollie will also play some solo numbers
Five beers on tap
Stone baked pizza with a choice of tasty toppings!
The Pink Moon is named after a species of early blooming wildflower. In other cultures is also called the Egg Moon and the Sprouting grass moon as this is when the geese lay their eggs and the birds come back.
Cruise Bereavement Marathon Walk
Sunday 21st April, we have the Cruse Marathan Walk. We have Tammy’s partner, the strong Adam walking along with 40 others! So please give them lots of support and encouragement. This is the walking version……. 26.2 miles around the Kent coast and finishing at the brewery for a well-earned beer. This is in aid of Cruse Bereavement Support. If you would consider sponsoring Adam, we have a Just Giving page Peter’s Fundraising for Cruse Bereavement Support. The walk will start at 7am and the walkers aim arrive back at the brewery around 3:30pm – all welcome to cheer Adam and the other walkers in! We will have live music from James Skelton and food available so please join us for the party. The brewery bar will be open from midday on Sunday. 
Firkins at Full Moon in May
This Moon is referred to a Flower moon thanks to the abundant blooming that occurs as spring gets going properly.
Firkins at Full Moon in June
The harvesting of strawberries in June gives it its name. Others call it the Hot Moon due to it being the beginning of hot weathers.
Firkins at Full Moon in July
Male deer, which shed their antlers every year, begin to regrow them in july. some refer to this moon as the thunder moon due to the summer storms.
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Firkins at Full Moon in August
Callum and Sam
Named after North Americas largest fish, the Surgeon Moon is during the time that the species increased in number and is also referred to as the red moon due to the reddish hue it takes on in the summer skies.
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Firkins at Full Moon in September
Septembers Full Moon is called the Corn Moon because this is when the crops are gathered at the end of the summer season. The moon appears particularly bright and rises early, letting farmers continue harvesting into the night.
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Firkins at Full Moon in October
October is the Preferred month to hunt summer-fattened deer and fox are unable to hide in bare fields. like the corn/hunters moon, this moon is particularly bright and long in the sky.
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