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Jun 20, 2018

Old Bust Head Sonic Charm

I was scanning the beer shelves at a local shop back in May when I spied Old Bust Head’s logo on this […]

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Feb 27, 2018

Old Bust Head Barrel-Aged Chili Chocolate Gold Cup

I don’t say this often, but I prefer Old Bust Head’s standard chipotle and chocolate variant of their Russian imperial stout instead […]

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Feb 26, 2018

Old Bust Head Barrel Aged Coconut Coffee Gold Cup

I should have known something was wrong with this variant of Old Bust Head’s Russian imperial stout. Once the head receded to […]

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Feb 20, 2018

Old Bust Head Barrel Aged Gold Cup

Old Bust Head’s Gold Cup is a solid Russian imperial stout, providing a softly robust character with good flavor. The brewery’s chocolate […]

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Mar 17, 2016

Old Bust Head Chocolate Chili Gold Cup

Despite sitting just a quick 20 minute drive from Barley Blog HQ, I usually only frequent Old Bust Head Brewing once a […]

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Sep 18, 2015

Old Bust Head Quickfix Session IPA

I hate the term “session IPA,” but that’s exactly what this 4.1% ABV IPA from Virginia’s Old Bust Head is — one […]

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Dec 4, 2014

Old Bust Head Brewing Gold Cup Russian Imperial Stout

I first encountered Gold Cup Russian Imperial Stout at Old Bust Head’s grand opening of their taproom back in August of this […]

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Aug 24, 2014

2014 Virginia Craft Brewers Cup Winners Announced

This past Saturday was the third annual Virginia Craft Brewers fest where 52 Virginia breweries assembled in Nelson County to celebrate their […]

Aug 18, 2014

Old Bust Head Brewing Taproom Grand Opening

This past weekend (Friday through Sunday) saw the grand opening of Old Bust Head Brewing’s freshly completed taproom. The company has actually […]

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Jul 8, 2014

Old Bust Head Brewery Bust Head English Pale Ale

Along with a six pack of Old Bust Head’s Wildcat IPA that I purchased a while back, I also snagged a sixer […]

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Jul 7, 2014

Old Bust Head Wildcat IPA

Of all the breweries in the Northern VA area that have been popping up the last year or so, I don’t believe […]

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