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 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
Firkins at Full Moon in Feburary
The Snow Moon is named after February’s cold, snowy weather. It is also referred to as the hunger moon or the storm moon.
Charity Quiz Night
Friday 7th February, a charity quiz in aid of Canterbury Hospital League of Friends. The quiz will start at 7pm with teams of maximum six people and please be prepared to mix and match, if necessary, £5 per person. Quiz will start at 7pm, booking advisable; there is space outside for the brave who have not booked and if we run out of tables inside. There will be some games at the interval e.g. Heads and Tails. We will be serving pizzas from 4pm-6:30pm and pork pies/veggie pies and bar snacks throughout the evening.
Firkins at Full Moon in January 2025
Firkins at Full Moon in January celebrates the Wolf Moon, named after the howling of hungry wolves lamenting the scarcity of food in midwinter.
So why not come along to enjoy some delicious freshly brewed beer, hear some good music and listen out for the wolves that we often hear from our neighbouring Wildwood?
The Wolf Moon is thought to be an old name describing the second full Moon of winter, and is probably so-called to mark the howling of wolves during winter months.
Unlike other animals that hibernate, wolves do not, and are active during winter.
Firkins at Full Moon in December-Carols & Casks
The coming of winter earned Decembers full name moon, the Cold Moon. Its also the first full moon after winter solsist (the shortest day and longest night of the year)
Halloween Special
Fancy dress, spooky faced pizzas,
mask making and more
exciting Halloween crafts
All welcome!
Booking recommended
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.