Fat Head’s Brewery Adding Pink Tequila Pimp My Sleigh Cans

Today I have a new barrel-aged beer coming for the holiday from Fat Head’s Brewery  in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. This is Pink Tequila Pimp My Sleigh, and it will be a Belgian-style Christmas ale that is aged in pink tequila barrels with spices. The beer will roll in at 11.3%-AbV & 30 IBU, and look for Pink Tequila Pimp My Sleigh to be packaged in these 12-oz cans. Stay tuned for release details.

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About Fat Head’s Brewery:

Always Perfecting the Process
Our story started with our beer, and it continues that way each day. Every batch we brew is thoughtfully brewed, carefully crafted, and thoroughly tested. Nothing leaves our brewery unless it’s just right!

Our Origin StoryThe Convergence of Two Great Ideas
In 1992, when Glenn and Michelle Benigni decided to open a craft beer-centric restaurant in Pittsburgh, they could not have imagined that one day, beers brewed under the Fat Head’s banner would be known and appreciated all over the world. But somehow, that’s exactly what happened.

Recognized as one of the earliest purveyors of American and even international craft beers, Fat Head’s restaurant on Pittsburgh’s South Side became a destination for those seeking out full-flavored brews. Their enormous sandwiches and fall-off-the-bone, succulent smoked wings didn’t deter guests either.

Master Brewer Matt Cole, like Glenn and Michelle, was a passionate supporter of the craft beer revolution. He was creating and brewing award-winning beers that helped put Cleveland on the map as a craft brew epicenter.
In 2009, the two parties came together to open the flagship Fat Head’s brewpub in North Olmsted, Ohio and began to change the world of hoppy beer. Soon, Fat Head’s IPAs were winning awards and recognition at some of the biggest beer competitions in the world. Midwest craft beer drinkers began demanding to be able to stock their fridges with these champion brews.

In 2012, their first production brewery allowed them to do just that. Hop-heads weren’t the only beer lovers enjoying the benefits of restaurant and grocery availability. Bumble Berry Honey Blueberry Ale took off like wildfire, refreshing everyone from the novice craft explorer to the sophisticated sipper. Awards followed for a wide variety of contemporary and traditional styles. All the while, Head Hunter continued to serve as a benchmark for the Midwest IPA.

Demand quickly exceeded infrastructure, and in 2018, the current brewery was built. It features a 250-person traditional beer hall, providing the idealized setting for the Fat Head’s dining and drinking experience. A second brewpub in Canton opened that year as well. It’s a satellite operation that serves as both a creative incubator and an additional brew and ‘cue outpost.

Five years later, in 2023, Fat Head’s reached another milestone with unparalleled performance and achievement at both the World Beer Cup (WBC) and Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competitions. At the WBC, Head Hunter won Gold in the American-Style India Pale Ale category. Alpenglow Weizenbock and Bone Head Double Hoppy Red Ale also won top honors in their respective categories. At the GABF, Head Hunter replicated its gold-winning performance, as did Alpenglow. Goggle Fogger Hefe-Weizen also delivered a Gold medal for Fat Head’s, continuing the brewery’s growing record of award-winning brews.

Fat Head’s is now recognized worldwide among the best brewers of contemporary American-style India Pale Ales and traditional, old-world-style German brews. And the chicken wings – they’re still fall-off-the-bone delicious.

Fat Head’s Brewery is an award-winning craft brewery and restaurant founded in Pittsburgh in 1992, which later partnered with brewer Matt Cole in 2009 to open the Fat Head’s Brewery & Saloon in North Olmsted, Ohio. The brewery is known for its high-quality, hop-forward IPAs like Head Hunter, as well as German-style beers, and distributes its products throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Western Pennsylvania. They have a large production brewery and a popular beer hall and restaurant in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, where they serve food, beer, and merchandise. 
Origins and Growth

1992:The original Fat Head’s Saloon opened in the historic South Side of Pittsburgh, PA, becoming an early pioneer in the craft beer scene. 
2009:A partnership with award-winning brewer Matt Cole led to the opening of Fat Head’s Brewery & Saloon in North Olmsted, Ohio, which quickly gained popularity and acclaim. 
2012:Due to high demand and the success of their beers, Fat Head’s launched a full-scale production brewery in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. 

Awards and Recognition
Fat Head’s beers have won numerous accolades at major brewing competitions, including the World Beer Cup (WBC) and the Great American Beer Festival (GABF).
Notable award-winning beers include Head Hunter IPA, Alpenglow Weizenbock, and Bone Head Double Hoppy Red Ale. 

Products and OfferingsBeers:The brewery produces a variety of craft beers, with a particular focus on hop-forward IPAs and traditional German-style lagers. 

Food:Fat Head’s features a full food menu at their restaurants and beer halls, including award-winning house-smoked chicken wings and other items. 

Merchandise:A gift shop is available at the Middleburg Heights location, offering their beers and other merchandise. LocationsPittsburgh, PA:Original Fat Head’s Saloon location. 

North Olmsted, OH:Fat Head’s Brewery & Saloon, co-founded with Matt Cole. 

Middleburg Heights, OH:A large production brewery, beer hall, and gift shop.