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.
Past Events
Firkins at Full Moon NYE Celebration with Olly Jeffery!
We’ll have late opening on Christmas Eve and we will be open for a NEW YEAR’S EVE until 12:30 to bring in the new year. Music from the great Olly Jeffery, a local musician who loves you to listen, be moved, and sing along loudly with him! Should be a great evening. Nibbles available for charity donation and pizzas as normal.
Carols and Casks
Come and celebrate with us by supping a glass or two of ale or whatever takes your fancy, tucking into a delicious spit-roast turkey, carol singing, The Hoodners with their hobbyhorse and more singing.
Our festive beer will lure you into the spirit of Christmas!
Firkins at Full Moon in December
The coming of winter earned December’s full moon the name cold moon. Other names include the long night moon and the oak moon.
Details to follow
Bonfire Night Saturday 8th November 2025
Gunpowder, Bangers and Beer!
Celebrate Bonfire night with Beer, Boar and the biggest Bonfire in Braggs Lane!
Free sparkler with your first pint/drink. Bonfire lighting at 6pm
November’s full Moon is called the Beaver Moon, because beavers are particularly active at this time of year as they prepare for the winter months ahead.
Another interpretation is that Native American tribes would set beaver traps before the swamps froze, ensuring a supply of warm winter furs.
Details to follow
Firkins at Full Moon in November 2025
Friday 7th November we have the amazing voices of the SEA SHANTY group
Traditional sea faring songs
Laughter, fun, great beer and stone baked pizzas with tasty toppings!
GREEN HOP beer on tap too!
November’s full Moon is called the Beaver Moon, because beavers are particularly active at this time of year as they prepare for the winter months ahead.
Another interpretation is that Native American tribes would set beaver traps before the swamps froze, ensuring a supply of warm winter furs.
Spooky Tales, Sausages and Ales – Halloween Special!
This event is not suitable for children
TO BOOK:
CALL 01227 361 555
EMAIL events@goodyales.co.uk
IN PERSON come to the brewery – Bleangate Brewery, Braggs Lane, Herne, CT6 7NP
Firkins at full moon in October Friday 3rd October 2025
Firkins at full moon in October
Friday 3rd October 2025
Open 4pm. All welcome! Free Entry
At least Five ales on tap! Stone-baked Pizza
With the talented
Lee Thompson
yes, he is back by popular demand!
Lee is a solo singer/guitarist – popular tunes ranging from the 60s all the way through to present day
Stone baked pizza, snacks
Brewery shop: take away beer, t-shirts, gift ideas, local produce, delicious Good Heavens chocolate cake
Free entry
Bleangate Brewery, Braggs Lane, Herne, Kent, CT6 7NP
01227 361 555
www.goodyales.co.uk
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.
