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Cargo Shorts

Cargo Shorts Salutes a Kiwi Head Brewer With NZ Hops

Headlands Brewing has released Cargo Shorts, a New Zealand Pale Ale built with NZ Cascade and Waimea hops as an homage to the brewery's Kiwi head brewer.

Headlands Brewing has released Cargo Shorts, a New Zealand Pale Ale the brewery describes as an homage to its "fearless Kiwi leader."

Crafted with select New Zealand hops, including NZ Cascade and Waimea, the 5.5% ABV, 45 IBU pale ale is built for a lively mix of tropical citrus zest and punchy pine aromas, according to the brewery. New Zealand hop varieties have become a common way for American breweries to distinguish a pale ale from the more familiar Pacific Northwest hop character, leaning brighter and more citrus-forward than classic Cascade or Centennial.

The release lands the same week Headlands announced medals from the 2026 California State Fair, including a gold for its Whoosh! Hazy IPA. Cargo Shorts is available starting Friday at all four Headlands beer gardens.

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