Fat Heads is known for its relaxed, casual environment inspired by traditional German beer halls. At its Middleburg Heights location, you’ll enjoy a brew deck available in the beer hall and an expansive dog-friendly patio.
Serving up its award-winning flagship Headhunter IPA, this Fat Heads global favorite won back-to-back gold medals at the World Beer Cup in 2023. At 7.5 ABV, it’s an aggressively dry-hopped, American-style IPA with an intense hoppy flavor punctuated by pine, grapefruit, citrus and pineapple. Best paired with one of Fat Head’s Headwiches (sandwiches the size of your head) such as the Up in Smoke, which features mouthwatering smoked brisket, topped with smoked cheddar, Smoky BBQ sauce, creamy red cabbage slaw and onion straws.
Brewery, Beer Hall & Restaurant, 17450 Engle Lake Dr., Middleburg Heights, 216-898-0242; 24581 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, 440-801-1001; fatheads.com
Try a Gold Medal-Winning Beer at Fat Head's: Best of the West
Fat Head's in Middleburg Heights may have taken top honors in the brewery category, but giant sandwiches and a dog-friendly patio give locals even more reasons to visit. By Chrissy Kadleck
