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
Merry Christmas from Goody ales!
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 hobby horse and more singing.
Our festive beer will lure you into the spirit of Christmas! 
Christmas Fancy Dress this Thursday!
Christmas fancy dress! Thursday 21st December 4pm-7pm at the brewery
Wear what you like, be who you want to be ….. ! Christmas is coming!!
All welcome!
Pick up some great Christmas presents for your friends and family
Full Beaver Moon- Firkins At Full Moon
The first full moon of November- open 4pm-10pm
Featuring Lee Thomson (from 7pm) , a solo singer/guitarist playing songs from the 60s all the way to present day!
Symbolises a time t0 let go of past troubles or grief and look forward to a new season and soon, a new year. in the past was a time to set traps before the swamps froze over to ensure a good supply of furs for the winter or shows the time beavers were most active in preparation for winter.
Also symbolises encouragement to reflect on our journey achievments and aspirations.
Bonfire Night
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
Full Hunters Moon
Live music from 7pm with Callum and Sam.
Super lunar event-
The first full moon after the harvest moon and was traditionally the time when people would start hunting and preparing for winter in the Anglo-saxon time.
Green Hop Fesitval
TODAY!!
Saturday 7th October 2023
opens 10am-6pm
Your chance to taste newly released beers made from just harvested fresh hops.
This year we have brewed Good Harvest and Goodness Gracious Me Green Hop, both award winning beers!
There will be live music throughout the afternoon, BBQ and delicious Stone Baked pizzas!
Full Corn Moon
Firkins at full moon
open 4pm-10pm
The full corn moon celebrates when crops are gathered at the end of a summer season. This particular full moon is especially bright and rises early, letting farmers continue into the night; it is associated with fertility and prosperity.
Summer Sunday Afternoon
Rare opening on a Sunday!
Lovely beers and bar with delicious stone baked pizzas and a wide variety of toppings to choose from! Come along from 12pm-6pm to enjoy the last bit of summer sunshine.
