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 in August
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 July
Firkins at Full Moon in July
Friday 19th July
A great live band are back – Rick West and his Band!
Open 4pm
Music 7pm
Stone baked pizza and local gourmet pork pies!
Five cask ales on tap plus more!
All welcome
Full Moon information:
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.
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.
Brewery Quiz Night – Thursday 6th June 2024
In aid of The League of Friends of the Kent & Canterbury Hospital
Please book and please be prepared to join a group if you are one or two people
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.
Dead Horse Morris and the Broomdashers performing their world famous St Georges play
Dead Horse Morris and the Broomdashers will be performing their world famous St Georges play!
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. 