A BETTER WORLD IS BREWING.

At Headlands, we’re crafting a better future, one beer at a time. Born out of a love for our local community and a passion for the outdoors, we believe that great beer comes with great responsibility.

We want to ensure the fresh ingredients and awe-inspiring landscapes that go into making great beer and great moments are here forever, not just today. That’s why we’re proud partners of 1% for the Planet, the gold standard for corporate environmental philanthropy. As part of this membership, we are committed to donating at least 1% of all sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment.

Since joining in 2022, Headlands has donated over $100,000 to local environmental non-profits, and we’re just getting started.

Here are the organizations we currently support:

REDUCING OUR FOOTPRINT

As a small, but steadily growing operation, we acknowledge that we're a work in progress, and we're excited to share our journey with you. While we're just getting started, our passion for sustainability is unwavering. This page serves as a snapshot of our current efforts, showcasing both our successes and areas where we're actively working to improve.

As we continue to brew exceptional beer, we invite you to join us on this journey toward a more sustainable future. Cheers to progress, sustainability, and the shared responsibility of leaving the planet better than we found it.

  • PACKAGING

    We transitioned from plastic paktech carriers to paper can collars in 2023, reducing our plastic usage by 95%

  • PRODUCTION

    Both our Lafayette and Pittsburg breweries run on 100% renewable energy.

    Investment in energy recovery process technology reduced natural gas usage by > 50%

    Utilize a water recovery process technology reduced usage by ~ 50%

  • TAPROOM

    Utilize all compostable plates and silverware at our taproom, and encourage reusable water bottles with self service fountains.

  • MERCH

    We source our merchandise from producers who share our values of sustainability, ethical operations, and product durability for waste reduction.

Headlands Brewing x Admiral Maltings

We proudly brew with local, sustainably grown malts approved by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) whenever possible.