.png)
.png)
.png)
THIS YEAR'S VARIANTS
Info:
This year, to help make this a safe, fun, day for everyone, there will be
TWO TICKETED SESSIONS - 11:30-3:00 and 3:30-7:00.
**DOORS OPEN 11:00AM, SESSION 1 TICKET HOLDERS MAY ARRIVE ANY TIME AFTER 11:00**
**BLUE MOUNTAIN BARREL HOUSE AND THE SMOKIN' BARREL WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8PM, SESSION 2 TICKET HOLDERS MAY STAY UNTIL 8:00.**
Admission is $5 and tickets may be purchased here starting Friday, October 15th at 11AM.
The Blue Mountain Barrel House taproom and Smokin' Barrel Restaurant will be open throughout the event to customers who have purchased a ticket.
No ticket is needed to purchase bottles. Bottle sales will be available while supplies last and will take place outside of the ticketed area beginning at 11AM. Also, this year we are offering a limited amount of ONLINE ORDERING FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP!
Our online ordering site will be live beginning at 10AM Friday, November 26.
The online store will remain open until the curbside allotment is sold out or until noon on Wednesday, December 1.
All bottles purchased online for curbside pickup MUST be picked up at the Barrel House between 11AM and 5PM on Saturday, December 4.
Purchase rules will still apply for all online orders.
Purchasing Rules:
-
Each patron is limited to purchasing up to 12 individual bottles of 2021 Concealed Darkness.
-
When at least 3 bottles of 2021 Concealed Darkness are purchased, you may then qualify to purchase a 2-pack of the 2021 CD Variants.
-
Each patron is limited to purchasing only (2) 2-packs of CD Variants regardless of how many bottles of Concealed Darkness are purchased.
Prices:
2021 Concealed Darkness: $16.99
2021 Concealed Darkness 3-pack: $50.97
2021 CD Variant 2-Pack: $41.98
A limited-edition 2021 Concealed Darkness glass will be included with 3 bottle purchase! Only one complimentary glass will be given to each customer regardless of total bottles purchased, but additional glasses may be purchased separately.
Schedule:
Session 1 Schedule
**DOORS OPEN 11:00AM, SESSION 1 TICKET HOLDERS MAY ARRIVE ANY TIME AFTER 11:00**
Live Music with Jon Spear Band - 12:00-2:30
Special Tappings:
12:00:
CHOCOLATE COFFEE DARK HOLLOW
2016 VARIANT #1: COCONUT CHOCOLATE BRANDY
1:00:
2021 VARIANT #1: CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY
2017 VARIANT #2: BOYSENBERRY STOUT
2:00:
2021 VARIANT #2: PISTACHIO CREAM
TREE DAY
Session 2 Schedule
**BLUE MOUNTAIN BARREL HOUSE AND THE SMOKIN' BARREL WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8PM, SESSION 2 TICKET HOLDERS MAY STAY UNTIL 8:00.**
Live Music with Fretwell - 4:00-6:30
Special Tappings:
4:00:
MARSEDON QUAD
2019 VARIANT #1: IRISH COFFEE
5:00:
2021 VARIANT #1: CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY
CHERRY SOUR DEVIL
6:00:
2021 VARIANT #2: PISTACHIO CREAM
2017 CONCEALED DARKNESS
**10 additional beers will be on tap inside the tasting room, and 6 more outside in the tent at the Tiki Bar. Pig Roast and additional food options from the Smokin' Barrel Restaurant will be available for purchase throughout both sessions.**
The Blue Mountain Barrel House taproom and Smokin' Barrel Restaurant will be open throughout the day ONLY to customers who have purchased a ticket.
DRAFT LIST - BARREL HOUSE TASTING ROOM
-Classic Lager
-Blackberry Lime Sour
-Full Nelson
-Phased Hazy IPA
-Acoustic Kitty
-Satan's Pony
-Lights Out
-Dark Hollow
-Concealed Darkness 2021
- Mountain Apple Cider
DRAFT LIST - TIKI BAR
-Kolsch
-Full Nelson
-Lights Out
-Imperial Satan's Pony
-Snow Day
-Concealed Darkness 2021
.png)
FOOD
PROVIDED BY:
The Smokin' Barrel
ALL DAY!
The Smokin' Barrel is an extension of The Barrel House Brewery and will showcase a delicious and diverse menu from 11AM-8PM, featuring a variety of house-smoked meats and American Pub Fare.
Full menu can be found at https://bluemountainbarrel.com/the-smokin-barrel/
A Pig Roast Plate will also be available from 12PM-6PM for $18 (Please note - this is not a buffet this year, but portions will be generous!)
Choice of:
Whole roasted local Virginia Pig OR Grilled Chicken Quarter & a variety of sauces
Choice of 3 Sides:
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Macaroni & Cheese
Collard Greens & Kale
Veggie Chili
Cole Slaw
All plates are served with Corn Bread or Roll.
LIVE MUSIC
BY:
Jon
Spear Band
FROM 12:00-2:30
"The Jon Spear Band is a collaboration of some of Central Virginia's finest blues musicians including Dara James (guitar, harmonica, vocals), Jon Spear (guitar and vocals), Andy Burdetsky (bass) and John Stubblefield (drums)."
LIVE MUSIC BY:
Fretwell
FROM 4-6:30 PM
LOCATION
PHOTOS FROM INSTAGRAM
2021 CONCEALED DARKNESS
THE MYSTERY OF GREAT BEER challenges the spirit of adventure in all who seek a higher level to this ancient brew. Dark Hollow blends the miracle of two crafts—brewing and distillation—to create a work greater than the sum of its parts.
Our once-a-year Reserve edition of this hallowed imperial stout has been aged in barrels from Buffalo Trace Distillery for a full year, changing and mellowing with the roll of the seasons.
Enjoy the best of 2021: Dark Hollow brewed with double the roast barley, double the chocolate malt, and double the oats, and then concealed in the darkness at the back of the barrel room, waiting to emerge on December 4th.
.png)
VARIANT #2
PISTACHIO CREAM
Now entice your senses with our 7th annual Variant Series from Concealed Darkness. Variant #2 was aged solely in Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels, and dosed with natural pistachio flavoring and cream flavoring throughout its year-long slumber at the back of our barrel-aging cellar.
Pistachio and cream are a beautiful pairing on their own, but opening up these flavor notes to the substantial depth and strength of our reserve Imperial Stout brings something unexpected and delightful to the simple dessert-beer experience. Enjoy this limited edition take on the best of 2021.
VARIANT #1
CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY
Now entice your senses with our 7th annual Variant Series from Concealed Darkness. Variant #1 was aged solely in bourbon barrels from the Buffalo Trace Distillery, with the addition of cacao nibs and strawberry purée.
The natural pairing of raw chocolate and ripe and vibrant strawberry flavors plays with the deep malt, oak and natural vanilla flavors from the beer and the barrel. Enjoy this limited edition take on the best of 2021.
