1. Private Press Brewing

Santa Cruz, California, United States

Private Press is a barrel-aged brewery focused exclusively on composing Imperial Stouts and Barleywines. Private Press Brewing is owned and operated by Brad Clark, who brings over a decade of professional brewing experience specializing in crafting malt forward beer styles and barrel aging. Private Press is a dedicated pursuit to craft the beers Clark loves and admires, without compromise.

2. Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

Capitola, California, United States

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales is a small, but daring, brewery located in the coastal city of Capitola, CA, just south of Santa Cruz. Sante Adairius is a brewery founded on respect for quality and authenticity. We focus our attention on producing well-constructed beers with an eye towards simplicity and character. SARA takes liberty in emulating those memorable beers, their brewers, and the experiences they foster, never forgetting those giants on whose shoulders we stand. Our approach to beer making is one of whimsy, highly inspired by the Belgian tradition, but also in harmony with brewers all over the world who push against boundaries of style with a nudge, not a shove. Often our beers are barrel-aged, usually in wine barrels, with various yeast and bacteria. As often as not though, Sante Adairius brews beers more approachable and traditional in nature, yet no less flavorful or distinctive. Owned and operated by Adair Paterno, Sante Adairius Rustic Ales is an attempt to bring people together over great beer. SARA is an expression of our many years of beer geekery, the rabbit hole of tasting every beer we could get our hands on, and trusting we could contribute to the canon of those beers of the highest esteem. We believe great beer comes first. We stay true to our brewing roots. We take seriously the fact that we are brewing for you, and for ourselves. We appreciate your interest in our efforts. Sante!

3. Humble Sea Brewing Company

Santa Cruz, California, United States

A coastal brewery making beer in the kook capital of the world — Santa Cruz, California. We make soft, hoppy flavorful beers, mixed culture barrel aged beers, bold imperial stouts, and lagers crafted closely to tradition. The latest can and bottle relase details can be found at @humblesea on our Instagram.

4. Shanty Shack Brewing

Santa Cruz, California, United States

Shanty Shack Brewing produce's fine quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Train Hopping", which is an American IPA and "Razzmanian Devil", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

5. Buena Vista Taproom

Watsonville, California, United States

Buena Vista Brewing Co is a craft brewery located in Watsonville, CA— just 15 miles South of Santa Cruz. Our taproom and Beer Garden serve as a community space— a place for everyone to enjoy a beer and the company of others. We host a rotating list of food trucks every weekend, and we often feature local musicians, artists, vendors, and groups within our space.

6. Woodhouse Blending & Brewing

Santa Cruz, California, United States

Woodhouse brews are made with love and are inspired by the rare beauty of our home, Santa Cruz. Our brewery is made up of creative individuals, artists, athletes, and musicians from all walks of life. We strive to bring uniqueness, quality, and imagination to every single brew.

7. Discretion Brewing

Soquel, California, United States

Discretion Brewing is a Family-Owned company dedicated to Handcrafted Exquisite Beer. Our ingredients are carefully sourced to support sustainable farming, and we harness the power of the sun to brew our beer. Discretion is goodness in a glass!

8. Steel Bonnet Brewing Company

Scotts Valley, California, United States

Steel Bonnet is a family owned and operated nano brewery located in Scotts Valley, CA. Originally from the UK, Owners Donald and Sue turned a passionate hobby into a family-run brewery crafting small batches of British and American style ales; from traditional Scottish ales, to delicate english milds, to hop-forward American West and East Coast style pale ales and IPAs. Learn more about our beer at www.steelbon.net/beer In our taproom, we aim to provide a family, dog and community-friendly environment where guests can relax, sample and learn about our beers, play games, and listen to great music any day of the week. We encourage guests to bring their own food into the taproom, and we usually have rotating food trucks on weekends. Visit www.steelbon.net/events for our current food, music & events schedule. Cheers!

9. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

Santa Cruz, California, United States

10. Seabright Social

Santa Cruz, California, United States

Seabright Social produce's not great quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "The Blur", which is an American IPA and "Oatmeal Stout", which is an Oatmeal Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.