Old Bust Head Brewing Company

Graffiti House

IPA - American

From Civil War scrawls on the walls of Graffiti House to illicit aerosol artistry we all endeavor to leave our mark. Our Graffiti House West Coast Style… Read More

From Civil War scrawls on the walls of Graffiti House to illicit aerosol artistry we all endeavor to leave our mark. Our Graffiti House West Coast Style IPA asserts its presence with a potent aroma of passion fruit, mango, guava, and citrus. The bold and juicy tropical body is a unique signature of the Mosaic hops, while Cascade hops contribute to a clean citrus finish for a flavor so singular it leaves its own indelible impression.
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Vixen

Red Ale - Irish

Silver Medal - 2023 Virginia Craft Beer Cup Bronze Medal - 2020 The Great American Beer Festival Silver Medal - 2018 Virginia Craft Beer Cup Gold Medal… Read More

Silver Medal - 2023 Virginia Craft Beer Cup

Bronze Medal - 2020 The Great American Beer Festival

Silver Medal - 2018 Virginia Craft Beer Cup

Gold Medal - 2018 Best of Craft Beer Awards

Our deep amber Vixen Irish Red, has a luster as rich as the thick-coated red fox that roams the local wood. Medium bodied, with a clean finish, Vixen draws you in with a sweet carmel allure up front and gives chase with hints of roasted malt through the taste. A tea-like soft bitterness on the backend is so pleasing, you just may find you’re reaching for another glass of this wily brew. Read Less

Caramel Macchiato Stout

Stout - Oatmeal

Using our Oatmeal Stout as a base, and locally roasted coffee from Cafe Kreyol, our Caramel Macchiato Stout has the rich aroma a flavored iced coffee.… Read More

Using our Oatmeal Stout as a base, and locally roasted coffee from Cafe Kreyol, our Caramel Macchiato Stout has the rich aroma a flavored iced coffee. Vanilla extract, and natural sugar combine with the roasted malts to lend a subtle caramel sweetness for a brew that is refreshing in the summer and decadent in the winter! Read Less

Bust Head

Pale Ale - English

Brewed in the tradition of an English Pale Ale, but infused with the spirit of new American craft brews, our flagship beer is drinkable, balanced, and… Read More

Brewed in the tradition of an English Pale Ale, but infused with the spirit of new American craft brews, our flagship beer is drinkable, balanced, and enjoyable year- round. Additions of Goldings, Fuggle, and Cascade hops provide our pale ale with the aromas of floral hop tones and subdued fruitiness, as well as imparting a refreshing, clean bitterness. Our use of caramel malt in the grain bill balanc- es out our generous hop additions, and provides the beer with a smooth and bready backbone. Perfectly balanced and sessionable, it’s our brewmaster’s favorite beer! Read Less

Chukker

Pilsner - Czech / Bohemian

Brewed in the style of traditional Czech Pilsners, Chukker is a crisp, easy- drinking offering. Unlike most Czech Pilsners, we actually bitter Chukker… Read More

Brewed in the style of traditional Czech Pilsners, Chukker is a crisp, easy- drinking offering. Unlike most Czech Pilsners, we actually bitter Chukker with a high-alpha German hop, in order to cut down on the classic notes of freshly cut grass. While this deviates slightly from the expected pilsner taste, it makes Chukker a bit more drinkable, and adds a pleasant, slightly minty bitterness on the backend. Saaz hops do contribute some grassy notes, along with spice, that balances out the taste of toasted bread from the malts, giving this brew a velvety soft mouthfeel. Read Less

Gold Cup

Stout - Russian Imperial

Named for the golden chalice bestowed on the winner of the Virginia Gold Cup races—an antique cup first granted to horse and rider by Catherine the Great—our… Read More

Named for the golden chalice bestowed on the winner of the Virginia Gold Cup races—an antique cup first granted to horse and rider by Catherine the Great—our Russian Imperial Stout with its black, velvety, opulence is as rich and complex as the Czarina who was a fan of the dark brew. A dark-berry sweetness underlies roasted tones of bittersweet chocolate and espresso coating the mouth with a smooth, lingering, fullness worthy of the cup! Read Less

Shorthorn

Pale Ale - American

Amarillo® and Simcoe® hops dominate the field in our bold American Pale Ale. Like the Shorthorn cattle bred and improved by our American pioneers, Shorthorn… Read More

Amarillo® and Simcoe® hops dominate
the field in our bold American Pale Ale.
Like the Shorthorn cattle bred and improved
by our American pioneers, Shorthorn APA
raises the bar with bright citrus, juicy tropical
fruit, and clean pine aromas from American
grown hops — a proud addition to an
American pedigree!!
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Certain Swagger

IPA - Imperial / Double

Citra and Hallertau Blanc shine brightly in our intentionally hazy Double IPA! Certain Swagger blazes a new trail in our Double IPA line, with a soft… Read More

Citra and Hallertau Blanc shine brightly in our intentionally hazy Double IPA! Certain Swagger blazes a new trail in our Double IPA line, with a soft and pillowy mouthfeel, and the looks to match. A heavy dry-hop of Citra and Hallertau Blanc hops lend Sauvignon Blanc and white grapefruit aromas, and the unmistakable flavors of fresh mango juice and passion fruit. And just to make sure you can taste every pound of hops in this ultra-fresh brew, we left this one completely unfiltered! Read Less

Chinquapin Chestnut

Porter - Other

Rich and full bodied, our Chinquapin Chestnut Porter is sure to please fans of more robust beer styles. Every batch of Chinquapin Chestnut Porter is made… Read More

Rich and full bodied, our Chinquapin Chestnut Porter is sure to please fans of more robust beer styles. Every batch of Chinquapin Chestnut Porter is made with molasses and a heaping portion of real chestnuts brewed with a blend of dark malts for a roasted richness with hints cocoa and coffee. As a thank you to the tree that makes the smooth, nutty taste of our porter possible, a portion of the proceeds from Chinquapin Chestnut Porter are donated to The American Chestnut Foundation. Read Less

Oktoberfest

Märzen

As the colors come out each fall it is not just the turning of the leaves we celebrate but the limited release of our annual Oktoberfest. With a malty,… Read More

As the colors come out each fall it is not just the
turning of the leaves we celebrate but the limited
release of our annual Oktoberfest. With a malty,
yet clean build and full caramel tones, our
Oktoberfest Märzen lager perfectly balances a
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Table Talk

Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche

Francis Fauquier, namesake of our home county, was no stranger to gambling. In fact, it was over a game of poker, complete with some rousing table talk,… Read More

Francis Fauquier, namesake of our home county, was no stranger to gambling. In fact, it was over a game of poker, complete with some rousing table talk, that Francis lost his family inheritance, but gained himself a spot as the governor of Virginia. In keeping with Fauquier’s spirit, we took a gamble with our Belgian Style Wit, adding passionfruit and guava purée for a new take on this traditional style. Packed with flavor, but still sessionable enough to enjoy again and again, we recommend enjoying Table Talk with some lively company. Read Less

Pink Lemonade Sour Ale

Sour - Traditional Gose

With the unmistakable flavor of fresh squeezed pink lemonade, you’ll want nothing else to quench your summer thirst! Aged on strawberries and raspberries,… Read More

With the unmistakable flavor of fresh squeezed pink lemonade, you’ll want nothing else to quench your summer thirst! Aged on strawberries and raspberries, our kettle soured wheat ale balances sweet and tart perfectly, just like your favorite summertime treat. A hint of pink Himalayan salt keeps the Pink Lemonade shockingly drinkable, while also making sure it stays true to it's name. Read Less

Sonic Charm

IPA - Imperial / Double

Like the two time Gold Cup steeple chase winner that gave our ultra-aromatic double IPA its name, Sonic Charm starts with a burst of flavor right out… Read More

Like the two time Gold Cup steeple chase winner that gave our ultra-aromatic double IPA its name, Sonic Charm starts with a burst of flavor right out of the gates. A tropical juice bomb of passion fruit, guava and pineapple is tempered by the bright flavors of sweet grapefruit, orange peel, and citrus. With little bitterness, and 8.3 alcohol by volume, you’ll have to watch this one as you'll reach the finish line in record time. Read Less

Double Sparkle

IPA - Imperial / Double

2+ lbs per barrel of Galaxy and Mosaic hops, and a heavy tropical aroma of pineapple and mango, with a hint of peach. Smooth flavor. Clean finish with… Read More

2+ lbs per barrel of Galaxy and Mosaic hops, and a heavy tropical aroma of pineapple and mango, with a hint of peach. Smooth flavor. Clean finish with a bit of bitter at the end. Great overall summer beer. Read Less

Sumerduck

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Named for the rural Fauquier village where hundreds of ducks return each year to make their summer homes, our Sumerduck Saison brings a flavor of Spring… Read More

Named for the rural Fauquier village where hundreds of ducks return each year to make their summer homes, our Sumerduck Saison brings a flavor of Spring with fruity Belgian esters, a subtle tartness, and delicate earthy notes. A touch of rye adds a peppery spice, and wheat malt a silky mouth feel to this easy drinking Farmhouse Ale. Read Less

Covert h'Ops

IPA - Black / Cascadian Dark Ale

Hidden behind the dark exterior of our Covert h’Ops Black IPA are layers on layers of complex hops. A strong bitterness of pine and grapefruit from kettle… Read More

Hidden behind the dark exterior of our Covert h’Ops Black IPA are layers on layers of complex hops. A strong bitterness of pine and grapefruit from kettle additions of CTZ, Northern Brewer, and Cascade hops compliments flavors of dark chocolate and roasted espresso from the malts, while a generous dry-hopping of Mosaic and Cascade hops lends an unexpected tropical and floral hop aroma. Covert h’Ops Black IPA is a perfect tribute to the secret intelligence operators who used to occupy our brewery buildings! Read Less

Oatmeal Stout on Nitro

Stout - Oatmeal

The sweet aroma of honey and oats set the palate for the honey, oat, and milk chocolate flavors and subdued roasted tones that carry through to a light… Read More

The sweet aroma of honey and oats set the palate for the honey, oat, and milk chocolate flavors and subdued roasted tones that carry through to a light coffee finish. Read Less

TANX'

IPA - Imperial / Double

Generously hopped with Citra, Chinook, Centennial, CTZ, and Cascade. Aggressively dry-hopped on more Citra and Centennial. 10.1% ABV. 100 IBU. Juicy,… Read More

Generously hopped with Citra, Chinook, Centennial, CTZ, and Cascade. Aggressively dry-hopped on more Citra and Centennial. 10.1% ABV. 100 IBU. Juicy, tropical, citrusy, dank, resiny, floral, and complex. Ya'll wanted an imperial, so we're giving you one. Read Less

Mango Graffiti House

Fruit Beer

We’ve accentuated the tropical notes arising from the mosaic hops in our Graffiti House IPA by aging this popular favorite on mango puree. A pronounced… Read More

We’ve accentuated the tropical notes arising from the mosaic hops in our Graffiti House IPA by aging this popular favorite on mango puree. A pronounced mango aroma and increased sweet tropical tone step up the exotic in this West Coast Style IPA! Read Less

ExtraExtraOrdinary

IPA - Imperial / Double

Tons of hop character but very low bitterness due to late hop additions in the kettle and whirlpool. Dry hopped twice; once during primary fermentation,… Read More

Tons of hop character but very low bitterness due to late hop additions in the kettle and whirlpool. Dry hopped twice; once during primary fermentation, once during aging.
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Coconut Gold Cup (2016)

Stout - Russian Imperial

Just on the nose alone, there’s no missing Coconut Gold Cup! Aged on both toasted and cream of coconut, this variant has the unmistakable sweet aroma… Read More

Just on the nose alone, there’s no missing Coconut Gold Cup! Aged on both toasted and cream of coconut, this variant has the unmistakable sweet aroma of a freshly opened fruit from this tropical tree. A flavor of shredded coconut follows, perfectly balancing our deep and rich brew. One sip will take your tastebuds on a ride—close your eyes, and you just might think you’re biting into a classic Mounds Bar. Read Less

Cafe Vanilla Porter

Porter - Other

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Sky Meadows Blonde Lager

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

Named after the state park located in northwest Fauquier County, Sky Meadows is a medium-bodied, clean, and crisp Blond Lager with hints of toasted bread… Read More

Named after the state park located in northwest Fauquier County, Sky Meadows is a medium-bodied, clean, and crisp Blond Lager with hints of toasted bread and herbal spice from German hops. You can expect a clean malty backbone and a pillowy soft mouthfeel from the addition of flaked maize. Read Less

Water Dog

IPA - American

Named after our brewmaster's dog, Hunter, Water Dog is a clean and crisp IPA made for days on the lake with your best four-legged friend, after a day… Read More

Named after our brewmaster's dog, Hunter, Water Dog is a clean and crisp IPA made for days on the lake with your best four-legged friend, after a day on the golf course or mowing the lawn.

You can expect aromas of juicy mango, citrus, tropical fruit and pine from a dry-hop of Comet, Azacca and Idaho 7, bitterness on the lower end of the range, and a bready malt character to compliment the hop flavors. Read Less

Chili Chocolate Gold Cup (2016)

Stout - Russian Imperial

Brewed first in the fall of 2014, Chili Chocolate Gold Cup was our original Gold Cup variant. Designed to bring some heat as temperatures drop, Chili… Read More

Brewed first in the fall of 2014, Chili Chocolate Gold Cup was our original Gold Cup variant. Designed to bring some heat as temperatures drop, Chili Chocolate Gold Cup is aged on chipotle peppers and cacao nibs. Layers of dark chocolate intermingle with heat and smoke from the peppers, giving our Russian Imperial Stout a touch of Aztec flair, making it a nectar worthy of the gods! Read Less