Old Bust Head Brewing Company

What Old Bust Head Brewing Company does

Old Bust Head Brewing Company is an independent, privately held craft brewery founded in 2014 and headquartered at 7134 Farm Station Road in Warrenton, Virginia (Vint Hill area). The company operates a 30-barrel, four-vessel brewhouse supported by a combination of fermentors (eight 60-barrel, three 90-barrel, and two 120-barrel) for an annual production capacity of up to 15,000 barrels, alongside a smaller 7BBL brewhouse dedicated to taproom-exclusive limited releases and hard seltzers. The brewery is owner-operated by Julie Broaddus and employs approximately 40-50 team members spanning production, taproom, sales, marketing, and events.

The company's core product is craft beer — IPAs, lagers, sour ales, Irish Reds, and seasonal releases — sold primarily through its on-premises taproom, with secondary channels for off-premises packaged beer (growlers, crowlers, cans/bottles), private event venue rental (Party Room up to 30 guests, Barrel Room up to 150), and a merchandise/gift card online shop. The brewery differentiates on a sustainability platform: a 100KW solar array (ranked #4 solar microbrewery in the U.S.), 18-well geothermal heating/cooling, CO2 recapture technology from Earthly Labs (first in Virginia), heat exchangers, and water usage at two-thirds of industry average per barrel. It is a Certified Virginia Green Travel Partner.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer anchored on the taproom experience — rotating food trucks, weekly event programming (trivia, live music, music bingo, car shows, puzzle nights, Night Market), brewery tours, and a Brand Ambassador Program. Revenue mechanics are predominantly transactional beer sales with hourly event-venue rental fees (e.g., Party Room $100 first hour/$40 each additional, package pricing from $140-$260) and ancillary merch/gift card sales. Community engagement is structurally embedded — over $10,000 donated to 150+ local nonprofits in the first year, with a spent-grain loop to local cattle farms and partnerships with animal welfare organizations. The company has no disclosed institutional investment, no funding rounds, and serves only the Virginia/U.S. market.

Name

Old Bust Head Brewing Company

Legal name

Old Bust Head Brewing Company

Website

https://oldbusthead.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Old Bust Head Brewing Company is an independent, single-location craft brewery in Warrenton, Virginia, founded in 2014, producing up to 15,000 barrels annually and selling craft beer direct-to-consumer through its taproom, private event venues, and merchandise shop, differentiated by sustainability infrastructure and community programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer / Brewery

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Taproom beverages
• Brewery tours
• Private event venue
• Brewery merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Taproom Beer Sales: Direct sales of craft beer for on-premises consumption. Offers wide variety of styles including IPAs, sours, lagers, and seasonal releases.
2. Off-Premises Beer Sales: Growler and crowler fills, canned/bottled beer for takeaway. Grab Your Growler/Crowler Tuesdays promote off-premises sales.
3. Private Event Venue Rental: Party Room (seats up to 30) and Barrel Room (up to 150 guests) available for private events including weddings, corporate events, birthday parties. Revenue from venue rental fees.
4. Merchandise and Gift Cards: Online shop selling apparel, hats, barware, gifts, and gift cards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Old Bust Head Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery that produces and sells a wide range of craft beers (IPAs, sours, lagers, Irish Reds, seasonal releases, and hard seltzers) through its on-premises taproom in Warrenton, Virginia. In addition to beer, the company offers private event venue rentals (Party Room seating up to 30 and Barrel Room seating up to 150), guided brewery tours, a taproom food menu, rotating food trucks, and a merchandise and gift card shop. Annual production capacity is up to 15,000 barrels from a 30-barrel four-vessel brewhouse with combined 60/90/120-barrel fermentors.

Product overview

Old Bust Head Brewing Company is a craft brewery operating as a single unified offering centered around its taproom and beer production. The core product is craft beer served at the taproom, complemented by venue rental spaces (Barrel Room and Party Room) for private events, brewery tours, food services via the taproom menu and rotating food trucks, and a merchandise shop. The brewery produces up to 15,000 barrels annually using a 30-barrel brewhouse and offers regular events including trivia nights, live music, and themed activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer (Taproom and Off-Premises) Old Bust Head produces and sells a variety of craft beers — IPAs, Irish Reds, Sour Ales, Lagers, and seasonal releases — at its Warrenton, VA taproom for on-premises consumption, with growlers, crowlers, cans, and bottles available for off-premises takeaway. The brewery also operates a separate 7BBL brewhouse and fermentors for taproom-exclusive limited releases and hard seltzers.
• Private Event Venue Rentals (Party Room and Barrel Room) The Party Room (seats up to 30) and Barrel Room (60' x 27', up to 150 guests with a private bar) are available for private events including weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, birthday parties, and anniversary celebrations. Pricing is hourly with package tiers from $140 (2 hours) to $260 (5 hours) and no beverage minimum.
• Brewery Tours Guided tours of the Old Bust Head production area showcase the 30-barrel four-vessel brewhouse and the combination of 60, 90, and 120-barrel fermentors, scheduled WED-FRI at 5:00 and SAT at 2:00/4:00/6:00 and SUN at 1:00/3:00.
• Merchandise and Gift Cards Online and in-store shop offering Old Bust Head apparel, hats, barware, gifts, and gift cards, with online ordering and in-store pickup.
• Food Service (Taproom Menu and Food Truck Schedule) Taproom food menu (bar snacks and platters, including 'Food To Your Table' offerings) supplemented by a rotating schedule of food trucks on the brewery premises, providing diverse on-site dining for visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water usage reduced to 2/3 of industry average per barrel
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The American Chestnut FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental nonprofit supported by Old Bust Head through sponsorships, aligning with the brewery's focus on sustainability and environmental causes.
• The Land Trust of VirginiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLand preservation nonprofit supported through sponsorships. Supports Old Bust Head's environmental stewardship mission and focus on local land conservation.
• National GeographicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental nonprofit supported through sponsorships, aligning with the brewery's environmental mission and values.
• Local Farms (Cattle Farms)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cattle farms partner with Old Bust Head to receive spent grain from brewing process weekly. Grain is placed in tubs and picked up to feed local cattle, creating a sustainable loop.
• Furever HavenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDog rescue organization hosts adoption events at Old Bust Head brewery. Leashed dogs welcome in outdoor areas; special dog bowl and treat station available.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Allagash Brewing Company: Maine-based craft brewery widely recognized for sustainability leadership (B Corp, solar, water stewardship). Comparable as a craft brewery that has built a brand-defining sustainability story, though at a significantly larger production scale and broader distribution footprint.
• Tröegs Independent Brewing: Larger Mid-Atlantic craft brewery with a destination taproom, sustainability initiatives, and broad regional distribution. Comparable in sustainability focus and taproom experience model, but operates at a meaningfully larger production and distribution scale.
• New Belgium Brewing Company: Fort Collins, CO craft brewery and pioneer in brewery sustainability (closed-loop water, solar, wind power). Comparable as a craft brewer where sustainability is a core brand pillar and operational differentiator, but operates at much larger scale with national distribution.

Direct peers

• Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery: Virginia farm brewery emphasizing sustainability, environmental stewardship, and on-site event hosting. Closest peer in terms of the sustainability-led brand story and rural Virginia event-venue positioning.
• Blue Mountain Brewery: Afton, VA brewpub with destination taproom, food, and event hosting in rural Virginia. Comparable as a Virginia brewpub combining craft beer production with on-site hospitality, events, and food service.
• Three Notch'd Brewing Company: Charlottesville, VA craft brewery with multiple taprooms and a focus on community engagement and sustainability. Directly comparable as a similarly scaled Virginia craft brewery emphasizing taproom experience and local community involvement.
• Port City Brewing Company: Alexandria, VA craft brewery serving the Northern Virginia/DC metro market with taproom and regional distribution. Comparable as a regional Virginia craft brewer with similar production scale, taproom model, and consumer demographic in Old Bust Head's backyard.
• Starr Hill Brewery: Charlottesville, VA-headquartered craft brewery with taproom operations and regional distribution. Comparable as a Virginia craft brewer targeting the same regional craft beer consumer and on-premise accounts with similar beer portfolio breadth.
• Devils Backbone Brewing Company: Virginia-based craft brewery with multiple taprooms and a strong statewide distribution footprint. Directly comparable as a Virginia craft brewer competing for the same on-premise and off-premise consumer, and similarly scaled with comparable production capacity and event programming.
• Hardywood Park Craft Brewery: Richmond, VA craft brewery known for award-winning beers and a destination taproom with food and event programming. Comparable as a Virginia craft brewery combining production brewing with a strong experiential taproom model and event venue use cases.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/old-bust-head-brewing-company-llc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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