ABV 6.9%
IBUs 55
On Tap
In this assertively hoppy IPA, tropical fruit and citrus aromas supported by notes of stone fruit and pine lead in to complex hop flavors on a clean, dry malt background. On the palate, notes of passionfruit, tangerine, and gooseberry compliment the classic West Coast hop profile of citrus and pine.
ABV 4.7%
IBUs 9
On Tap
Let the refreshingly tart tropical flavor of passionfruit take you on a little holiday with each sip. The fruit’s citrus-like notes add tangy delight and a vacation vibe to this dry and juicy brew.
ABV 6.9%
IBUs 45
On Tap
This modern west coast ipa was not created lackadaisically! Our brewers used their usual care and enthusiasm to craft a beautifully clear ipa bursting with grapefruit, orange, tropical fruit, and resinous pine hop aromas and flavors. Revel in the lack of haze – it’s Lackahazical!
ABV 11.7%
IBUs 14
On Tap
Bottled
Rhombi are our favorite quadrilaterals. It’s also the name of our Belgian Quad that spent 9 months aging in Bourbon and Maple Syrup barrels. This decadent garnet-hued beer has notes of maple, toffee, and chocolate with a smooth bourbon-y finish. Belgian yeast lends subtle notes of baking spices along with hints of cherry and plum.
ABV 6%
IBUs 38
On Tap
Castle Beach, crowning the Seabright neighborhood, is our “home beach,” ever-changing as decades go by. It inspired this extra hoppy, extra
fun, extra refreshing brew dry-hopped with Comet, Citra, and Strata. Notes of tangerine, strawberry, peach rings, and a hint of dank play on a base of light, bready malt. See you at the beach!
ABV 5.4%
IBUs 18
On Tap
Helles means “bright,” and this brilliant beer lives up to its name. An elegant golden lager with bready malt sweetness and very mild hoppiness, Soquel Helles is subtle, crisp, clean, and so refreshing.
ABV 4.4%
IBUs 30
On Tap
Named after one of our favorite local beaches, Sunny Cove features the American hops Centennial, El Dorado, and Strata jumping and running exuberantly on a background of Admiral Pils malt. The aroma starts off with a hit of funky herbal dankness. Passion fruit, strawberry,
grapefruit and resinous green pine are all players in this crisp, bright lager.
ABV 5%
IBUs 25
On Tap
Pogonip Pale is named in honor of the meadows, forests, and creeks of one of Santa Cruz’s greenbelts. Fresh grapefruit zest enhances the citrus character of cascade and chinook hops. Just as a hike in Pogonip refreshes the soul, Pogonip Pale refreshes the palate with zings of lemon and grapefruit on a delicate malt background.
ABV 6.6%
IBUs 15
On Tap
Bottled
Brett, saison yeast, lactobacillus/-pedicoccus, and time worked their magic on this saison, resulting in a bright, citrusy beer with a dry finish. Notes of lemon, stone fruit, pepper, baking spices, and vanilla captivate the palate.
ABV 13.3%
IBUs 88
On Tap
Bottled
Our whiskey barrel-aged imperial stout is dark, rich, and authoritative. Aromas of roasted malt, whiskey, and oak capture your attention, while notes of deep caramel, toasted marshmallow, and fig enthrall your tastebuds. A lingering, roasty bitterness brings all of the elements into triumphant balance.
Mixed Culture Saison w/ Grapefruit Zest & Juniper
ABV 6.6% • IBUs 15
Details
ABV 6.6%
IBUs 15
On Tap
Bottled
Brett, saison yeast, lactobacillus/-pedicoccus, and time worked their magic on this saison, resulting in a bright, citrusy beer with a dry finish. Notes of lemon, stone fruit, pepper, baking spices, and vanilla captivate the palate. Grapefruit zest, and juniper berries add a gin-like elegance.
ABV 6%
IBUs 35
On Tap
We’re making a case for pillowy with this scrumptiously soft, double dry-hopped IPA. Fluffed up with pineapple and pine aromas, it relaxes on the palate in gentle clouds of tangerine and grapefruit.
ABV 11.2%
IBUs 25
The Lark, our Maibock brewed each spring to celebrate the season, spent a year in a bourbon barrel. Then, a bit of The Lark from this spring was blended in to add body and sweetness. Toffee and biscuit on the nose lead into toasted oak, the pleasing glow of bourbon, and a dry lager finish. Do you get a hint of dried flowers that suggests an early summer stroll through a sun-warmed field? Us too.
ABV 8.2%
IBUs 9
On Tap
Bottled
Our version of Flanders Red, the famous Belgian Sour Red Ale, is fruity and reminiscent of red wine. A lemony nose leads into tart cherry character on a good malt backbone, with oak notes from the barrels mingling with a suggestion of almonds.
500ml bottle
ABV 6%
IBUs 19
On Tap
Brewed with local sage honey from Jeff Walls’ Family Honey just up the road in Soquel, this saison’s aroma bursts with fragrant, floral spice.
A pear-like fruitiness enhances the grain character, and there is a hint of black pepper on the palate. A very dry finish offers a suggestion of
honey. We could all use an Encouraging Word!
ABV 7.1%
IBUs 35
On Tap
This dazzling attention- grabber glows with the clean character and pleasing bitterness of your favorite German- style Pilsner. Its shimmer is amplified, yielding a golden, noble beer with richness and depth. Let Neon Shine illuminate your situation.
ABV 4.7%
IBUs 9
On Tap
Raspberries and hibiscus bring happy pink flavors and fruity aromas to this tart and refreshing beer. It tastes like a smile.
ABV 6.2%
IBUs 50
On Tap
When hops and yeast play together under the right conditions, hop components are transformed, and previously hidden aromas are unlocked.
On a resinous background, this full-bodied IPA reveals delectable aromas and flavors of lemon, tropical fruits, and green melon with a squeeze of lime.
ABV 6.6%
IBUs 35
Your splendid tropical fruit and floral aromas lead us eagerly into the opulence of you. Your golden hue promises a wealth of treasures, and you deliver such an abundance of bright and candy-like fruitiness. You whisper of green and resinous secrets, keeping us enthralled.
Tequila Barrel-aged Mexican-style Amber Lager
ABV 6.2% • IBUs 25
Details
ABV 6.2%
IBUs 25
On Tap
Parched? Quench your thirst with a glass of Margarita Road. We aged our Mexican-style amber lager in tequila barrels, then added sea salt and organic lime zest. The copper-hued malty lager has a bright and refreshing character that makes for easy drinking.
ABV 7.6%
IBUs 19
On Tap
Bottled
Our Contemplate beers showcase unique ingredients on a canvas of Belgian blonde ale aged for a year with Brettanomyces in American oak barrels.
Contemplate Brett spotlights Brettanomyces, offering a bouquet of vanilla, pear, and banana minging with hints of pepper and clove. The fruit-forward flavor brings notes of stone fruit, apple, and pear. A dry finish and mild acidity create a refreshing beer with plenty of Brett complexity.
Our Contemplate beers showcase unique ingredients on a canvas of Belgian blonde ale aged for a year with Brettanomyces in American oak barrels.
Contemplate Brett spotlights Brettanomyces, offering a bouquet of vanilla, pear, and banana minging with hints of pepper and clove. The fruit-forward flavor brings notes of stone fruit, apple, and pear. A dry finish and mild acidity create a refreshing beer with plenty of Brett complexity.
ABV 7.7%
IBUs 19
On Tap
Bottled
Our Contemplate beers showcase unique ingredients on a canvas of Belgian blonde ale aged for a year with Brettanomyces in American oak barrels.
Contemplate Hops displays Jarrylo and Waimea hops. Jarrylo adds its own notes of banana and pear to those same fruit notes contributed by Brettanomyces. Waimea lends bright citrus and pine components that play well with the mild acidity. Together, the hop flavors mingled with Brett’s fruit esters present ripe stone fruit and a tropical touch of pineapple.
ABV 6.7%
IBUs 5
On Tap
Bottled
This Brett-ed wit with coriander, pink pepercorn, and chardonnay pomace was aged in a Windy Oaks pinot barrel for 18 months. The aroma is oaky, spicy, citrusy, and pear-like, with vanilla and some chardonnay notes. The light refreshing flavor starts with a kiss of tannin and gives way to a silky, oaky fullness.
We support the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, which works to preserve local lands and critters.
ABV 7%
IBUs 35
On Tap
Hi Citra! We will never get tired of hanging out with you. Your exceptional aromas and flavors of orange, guava, melon, and green pine are so alluring. You make such a sweet first impression, and then you continue to entice and refresh us. You can come over any time.
ABV 6.5%
IBUs 52
On Tap
Is there anyone better to sit around a campfire with, telling stories, IPAs in hand? We think not. Cheers, Uncle Dave! This full-bodied, complex, dry-hopped India Pale Ale delivers fruity hop aromas supported by substantial maltiness and a hint of peppery rye.
Available in 12oz and 19.2oz cans.
ABV 6.8%
IBUs 40
On Tap
“Follow the Creek” is always good advice, whether you’re seeking adventure upstream or finding your way home. This IPA will refresh you wherever you end up. Aromas of pine and citrus lead to lemon drops on the palate, enhanced by the sweet, grassy character of California grown and malted pilsner malt.
ABV 9.5%
IBUs 23
On Tap
Bottled
Three Fawns is a Belgian-style tripel aged in American bourbon barrels. A boozy warmth redolent of vanilla, black pepper, and honey, along with soft berry notes, leads into a dry peppery finish influenced by oak.
Kolsch with Orange Peel & Honey
ABV 5.9% • IBUs 23
Details
ABV 5.9%
IBUs 23
On Tap
Tens of millions of flowers were visited by local bees to make the honey that gives a taste of place and a dry finish to our Kolsch-style ale. Vinous esters mingle with a wisp of honey in the nose. The delicate malt flavor is gently accented with a touch of orange zest in this refreshing, food friendly beer.
ABV 5.6%
IBUs 46
On Tap
This new-school hazy IPA is brimming with aromas of tropical fruits. Hops, hops, and more hops were added to this beer throughout the production process to create a distinctively succulent IPA with notes of pineapple and guava. You wouldn’t be blamed if you thought this was some sort of “new juice” rather than a hazy IPA.
ABV 5.3%
IBUs 26
On Tap
Originally brewed for the Redwood Mountain Faire, this blonde ale is a favorite for sipping beneath our beloved, towering redwoods. Delightfully bright and refreshing, its low bitterness and subtle malt expression will win you over.
ABV 5.2%
IBUs 38
On Tap
Stone by tiny stone, a picture emerges…
In our Mosaic-hopped pale ale, shining facets of flavor and aroma build a beautiful beer. Breathe in papaya, guava, and freshly-bloomed blossoms, each scent an element of the Mosaic hops.
Barrel-Aged American Barleywine
ABV 10.9% • IBUs 73
Details
ABV 10.9%
IBUs 73
The Winter Circle is a huge, twinkling pattern of stars that dominates the winter sky. Our Winter Circle casts a prevailing glow that decorates any darkness.
This barrel-aged version of our American Barleywine (3 months in Colorado Whiskey barrels) is a big, complex, copper-hued beauty. The whiskey barrels in which it is aged add notes of vanilla and oak to this luscious, heady sipper.
ABV 5.8%
IBUs 21
On Tap
“What are you drinking?”
That first conversation between new-found friends has to start somewhere.
Our Conversation Series, a line of Belgian-inspired beers, begins with this versatile saison. Malted barley, rye, and wheat are fermented with a farmhouse yeast strain that contributes fruity, citrusy, spicy notes.
2018 Silver medal winner in the North American Beer Awards
2013 Silver medal winner in the California State Fair Craft Beer Competition in the category Belgian Pale Ale
2018 Silver medal winner in the North American Beer Awards
2013 Silver medal winner in the California State Fair Craft Beer Competition in the category Belgian Pale Ale
ABV 7%
IBUs 50
On Tap
Amazing panoramas await when you take the scenic route. Scenic Stout is a robust yet smooth stout with a rich aroma of bittersweet chocolate. Oats round out its roasty, deep, dark cocoa flavor. Scenic Stout is the way to go.
ABV 8.8%
IBUs 25
On Tap
“This is divinely delicious. Its effervescence makes me want to celebrate something, but it’s so majestic that I almost want to be all alone with it, thinking big thoughts.”
They assumed she was paying attention only to the beer till she set her tiles down and said, “Triple word score.”
“Nice,” was all they could respond.
Everyone took another sip.
Our Belgian-Style Tripel is unfiltered and golden in color. The aroma is full of fruity esters with a bit of spicy/grassy hops in the background. The flavor begins with a malty sweetness, then finishes with some warming alcohol and a moderately dry hop bitterness.
ABV 4.4%
IBUs 5
On Tap
Cruzer Weisse is our Santa Cruz version of Berliner Weisse, the sour wheat beer from Northern Germany. Pleasantly tart and effervescent, Cruzer Weisse is the perfect thirst quencher, bringing a refreshing zing to your warm weather fun.
ABV 8%
IBUs 70
On Tap
While we wait for the rains, foggy forest walks reassure us with green, misty promise. This IPA hints of forest pleasures with its dank, resinous, piney hop aroma.
ABV 9%
IBUs 55
On Tap
Our old shepherd Faith would’ve made a great brewery dog, but she didn’t live quite long enough. (Dogs never do.) Here’s to her and to all the good dogs. Good Faith is a Strong Ale, with malt derived toffee and dried fruit notes.
ABV 5%
IBUs 25
On Tap
Oh Black Lager, Keep on Rollin’… The sound of the black lager happily burbling in the brew house brought this song to mind. Similar in style to a German Schwarzbier, this lager is dark brown in color with a roasted malt aroma and a lingering finish. Its flavor is malty and mellow with a slight roasty edge reminiscent of bitter chocolate.
ABV 4.8%
IBUs 35
On Tap
Mickie Malone’s Irish eyes were usually smiling. She had a kind heart and a smile that beamed. I miss you Mom; this one’s for you.
Love, Michael
Irish-Style Dry Stout served on Nitro
ABV 5.3%
IBUs 31
On Tap
She has a shimmery depth, like light on the fathomless sea. Our brewer’s wife, Eileen, inspired the name of this beer. Shimmer Pils is a crisp and refreshing German-style Pilsner, a true lager with a balanced hoppiness.
ABV 7.2%
IBUs 25
On Tap
Springtime invites some adventurous fun. The Lark Maibock is a festive lager brewed to celebrate the spring season. German Pilsner and Munich malts mingle to create a malty rich, yet smooth and balanced brew.
ABV 9.2%
IBUs 65
On Tap
Bottled
Our old shepherd Faith would’ve made a great brewery dog, but she didn’t live quite long enough. (Dogs never do.) Here’s to her and to all the good dogs. Our award-winning Strong Ale balances sweet toffee and dried fruit with oaky bourbon and vanilla notes from bourbon barrels.
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