Headlands Brewing is giving the people what it wants. The northern California brewery just released a half dozen new beers, ranging in styles from IPAs to sours. It’s an intriguing lineup that may have us rethinking our favorite summer beers.
What’s come through the pipeline? First up, a west coast IPA dubbed Alcatraz. It’s part of the label’s Golden Gate Parks series, carried out in tandem with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Part of the beer’s proceeds support the organization and the beer itself has a nice balance of fruit and pine on the palate and is 6.5% ABV.
Next, a Maibock called The GOAT. This big golden German lager is backed by a nice maltiness and floral hops. The limited-release beer comes in at 7.4% ABV. Then there’s the Devil’s Thicket Hazy IPA, a 6.66% ABV beer made as an homage to nearby El Diablo. There’s even a New Zealand pale ale in the mix called Cargo Shorts. It’s made with Kiwi hops and is quite aromatic.
And there’s more. The Solar Sour: Watermelon, made with the fruit and coming in at a refreshing 5.3% ABV. Lastly, the WHOOSH! Hazy IPA, a feathery beer bursting with tropical notes. It comes in at 6.5% ABV. Between the fruit beers, the many IPA styles, and a German style beer oft-overlooked stateside, there’s something for every beer drinker.
Headlands Brewing is based in the East Bay and launched in 2013. The label has three locations spanning Berkeley, Lafayette, and Walnut Creek. The brewery believes that with great beer comes great responsibility and supports and number of like-minded organizations aiming to help the planet.
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