Dec
We’re excited to be releasing Aleman’s Wiseman Weizenbock and hosting a round of Gustingling (German). Gustingling is the mulling of an ale by using a hot poker front he first to caramelize the sugar in the beer to make a s’more out of your bock. We did this last year and it was a ton of fun. Event starts at 6:00 pm.
Dec
Come experience the 12 Beers of Fountainhead Christmas! Each night we will open a cellared/rare/special or seasonal beer. Try one every night!!
We will have two openings a day, one at 4:00 pm and one at 7:00 pm. Follow us on social media for each day’s offering. (Supplies are limited!)
Dec
This will be our kick-off to the 12 beers of Christmas! Delirium Noel, a Belgian dark strong ale at 10%, is their holiday seasonal and it is delicious. We’ll also be tapping rare beers Delirium Black Barrel Aged in Buffalo Trace Barrels at 11.8% and Delirium Averbode,a Belgian pale ale at 7.5% and of course Delirium Cans! We’ll be doing a swag and glass giveaway as well.
Nov
Friday, November 16th at 6:00 pm
Kilchoman Whisky Dinner with special guest Robin Bignal, all the way from Islay
On Friday, November 16th, Fountainhead will be hosting a very special whisky dinner featuring 5 Kilchoman whiskies and 3 delicious food courses.
We are thrilled to have special guest Robin Bignal joining us from Islay for the evening. Robin is the Kilchoman Production Manager in charge of the distilling process. He oversees the key whisky-making processes at the heart of the distillery. From the malting and distilling to maturation and cask selection, Robin’s passion, knowledge and understanding of their unique hand-crafted practices guarantees the quality and consistency of each bottle of Kilchoman.
The dinner will cost $75 per person. Price includes tax but not gratuity. Seats are very limited for this unique whisky event. Tickets are available on Brown Paper Tickets.
Menu
Welcome
Passed canapés
Cocktail using Kilchoman Machir Bay
First Course
Fois Gras Mousse – pineapple, star anise, arugula, brioche
Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Finish
Second Course
Duck – fennel, blackberry, bordelaise
Kilchoman Red Wine Cask Matured
Third Course
Malted Ice cream – honey toffee, cocoa nib, graham cracker
Kilchoman Sanaig
Closing
Kilchoman Comraich
Nov
Tuesday November 6th from 6:00 – 9:00
The Tuesday before the Whisky Jewbilee, November 6th, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, Fountainhead will be hosting a head to head tasting with Scott Harris, owner of Catoctin Creek, and Ollie Chilton, Master Blender of Port Askaig Islay Single Malt Whisky.
This event is free to Whisky Jewbilee ticket holders (RSVP to info@whiskyjewbilee.com) but we are offering tickets to our regular customers for $20. Use this link to get your tickets!
Whisky Jewbilee is happening on November 8th. Fountainhead is proud to be a sponsor this year and to be pouring some of our single barrels at the event. We are happy to offer our customers 15% off the regular ticket price to this event. Use this link and enter code FHWC15 at check out.
Oct
Join us for our 8th Annual Great Punk’n Party!
For just $15 (pre-purchased / $20 at the door) you will get a gorgeous pumpkin to carve, a carving kit, and one pumpkin beer or cider. We will have scary movies on the television, punk rock over the speakers, and prizes for the best pumpkins!
This event is always a crowd pleaser so please reserve your spot early by purchasing your ticket today! (This saves you money & helps us know how many pumpkins we need to purchase for carving!).