By Gary Dzen

The inaugural Latino beer festival in Boston is set to take place at Roundhead Brewing Company later this month.

Located in Hyde Park, Roundhead will mark its second anniversary with a weekend full of celebrations on October 25.

The festivities commence on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a special bottle release and a community vinyl night. Attendees will have the chance to get their hands on Valhalla, a limited edition, barrel-aged Scottish ale. The evening will feature DJ NXN, who encourages guests to share and spin their favorite classic vinyl records. Admission is free, and people of all ages are invited to join in the fun.

“This beer takes me back to our earliest moments when we began envisioning the growth of Roundhead and strengthening the bond between Craig Panzer and myself,” shares Roundhead co-founder Luis Espinoza. “It’s an opportune time to unveil our anniversary beer, Valhalla, which has been aged for seven months in bourbon barrels.”

Roundhead was established by the two friends, Espinoza and Panzer, who first crossed paths on the sidelines of their children’s soccer matches in Jamaica Plain. Espinoza hails from Peru, where his family operated a series of bakeries. While the brewery proudly showcases its Latin American roots with beers infused with ingredients such as guava, passion fruit, and purple corn, Roundhead also embraces the broader craft beer tradition. This includes their special edition Scottish ale.

“During my childhood, my grandfather used to brew Chicha, a drink made from malted corn, fruit, and spices,” reflects Espinoza. “I find it captivating to integrate something novel and distinct into a beer.”

On Saturday, October 26, Roundhead will host Boston’s inaugural Latino beer festival. The event will feature beers from ten breweries, including Cervecería del Callejón, Reina Mora, and Dragon Stone Abbey from Puerto Rico, Cerveza 7 Vidas from Peru, as well as local favorites like Hot Plate Brewing in Pittsfield.

“It is essential for the community of Latin and alliance brewers to unite,” Espinoza states. “Through collaboration, we share culture, experiences, and knowledge. I take great pride in being able to foster an environment that highlights Latin contributions to brewing right here in Boston.”

On Saturday, the Latino beer festival will host two sessions—one from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and another from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.—with each session accommodating a maximum of 120 guests. This event is for those aged 21 and over. Tickets are priced at $55 when purchased in advance and $75 at the door. Following the beer festival, there will be a ticketed salsa dance party featuring the jazz band Timba Messengers, commencing at 6:30 p.m.

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Gary Dzen serves as the deputy editor of sports and culture at Boston.com. A graduate of Bates College, he has been part of the Boston Globe Media team since 2005.

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