Craftheads rejoice…
Not far from the Santa Cruz Bicycles headquarters on the westside of SC will you find this little gem to satisfy your inner beer nerd. Born from three young local amigos, featuring thoughtful and artfully crafted delicious brews ranging from Saison’s, West Coast IPA’s to the Verve Coffee Breakfast Stout! Come enjoy the evening sun on their outdoor patio and sail off into the sunset…. – “A brewery that gives a shit…In 2009, Humble Sea Brewery began in the side yard of a seedy dwelling. Nick regularly brewed, using his friends as a testing ground. Seven years later, Nick’s dream sprung forward like a weed with just enough sunlight.”
Calling all beer loving hippies! This classic long-time staple of the Santa Cruz craft scene has been brewing fine organic ales for over 13 years. Just a stones throw from West End Tap & Kitchen and around the corner from Humble Sea. Park the bikes next to the outdoor beer garden, grab $5 happy hour pints noon-1pm or 5-6pm and try some tasty $2 tacos on Tuesdays. – “Brewed in the traditional fashion by our family owned and operated brewery, these ales are not filtered, not pasteurized, not radiated, and not brewed with any genetically modified ingredients. Yes, our beer is organic, but don’t be afraid.”
Discretion BrewingBecoming a local favorite over the past several years. Family owned and operated, Discretion offers exquisitely crafted organic beers, harvesting sustainable solar energy to power the brewing operations. Not only are the beers thoughtfully crafted and delicious, their food is notable in its own right. Not being satisfied with your average pub fair, the Discretion family forged a perfect compliment to their organic beer. Shortly after opening, the chef-inspired Kitchen at Discretion was born, featuring a seasonally changing farm-to-table organic menu. – “When science and art are skillfully wedded, delicious consistency, clean balance, exciting flavors and aromas result.”
Fun and lively tap house featuring a wide array of unique taps and delicious tapas style food. Located near the heart of downtown, it’s a great place to kick off a great evening or make it a destination itself. – “Throughout our many years in the beer community we have cultivated relationships with brewers near and far. As a result we are able to offer a thoughtful and constant rotation of hard-to-get beers.”
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