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 March
This moon is called the Worm Moon because it is the last full moon of winter in which worm trials would appear in the ground. It is also refered to as the Sap Moon, after the tapping of maple trees.
Firkins at Full Moon in February
The Snow Moon is named after February’s cold, snowy weather. It is also referred to as the hunger moon or the storm moon.
Live music from 7pm from the wonderful Callum who will bring you a fun evening of blues and roots music with some of his own material too!
Firkins at Full Moon in January 2024
The first Firkins at Full Moon of 2024 will be Friday 26th January with Lee Thompson for some great songs from the 60s right through to the present day. Lee is a very talented musician and creates a great, fun atmosphere.
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?
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!
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
