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Sarah C.

Not usually the kind of beer I drink much of but I thought they did a great job. The stout was my favorite. The barleywines were certainly higher in alcohol but surprisingly smooth. This is definitely not the spot for the inexperienced beer drinker - it's a certain type of beer that you need to be into, but they've done that really well. The place is super hip with records and other music related artwork around. Clean. Love the small pours. They did not complain about our children being with us and ultimately spilling water all over the floor, so yay for no snobbery.

Inner Landscape
Christine L.

Private Press makes the best barrel-aged beers, bar none. Don't believe me? Their Untappd profile has a 4.42 overall average, which is on par with the likes of breweries such as Tree House, Trillium, and Other Half. Imagine slowly sipping a full-bodied beer while relaxing in a well-appointed midcentury lounge as Gap Mangione's soulful keys guide your experience. Magical. The owner, Brad, was so welcoming and even poured us some extra samples to enjoy. We came home with a bottle of Inner Landscape and I'm just waiting for the right occasion to enjoy it.

Life is round ....
Jesse C.

Great beer, Great crew, Great company, w chill vibes!!! Thanks Brad and crew !!! I can't say enough about private press, everything I've had, has been amazing!

Brad, PLEASE open to the public (or secretly). Can't wait to try the Pools of Reflection (https://www.toronado.com/whats-on-tap/)
Mike V.

Brad, we beg you, PLEASE open to the public (or like, secretly in the parking lot). My God. Can't wait to try the Pools of Reflection at Toronado (SF) (https://www.toronado.com/whats-on-tap/)

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Humble Sea Brewery

Humble Sea Brewery

4.3
(455 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$

Our experience here was wonderful. First time at the Humble Sea location in Santa Cruz and I'm so…read moreglad we had a chance to visit. We came close to closing, about an hour before. This location has food trucks for bite options, outdoor seating if you have pets, and a few seats inside if it's too windy out. The service was impeccable. Bryan had close down the growler station but reopened it because he saw my devastation when the QIPA was not for sale. Can't thank Bryan enough for ensuring I got a chance to take home their best beer on tap. Come for the service, the ambiance, and the best beers.

It did not hit me that the Santa Cruz location is the same one as the Pacifica location! I've…read morealways wanted to try the one in Pacifica, which is closer to me, and I like it! I am more of a Cider person, and I got to try their Mojito Cider, which I had never heard of before. It was SO good, yummy, and dangerous! haha. They have a good amount of beer and cider to choose from. I believe this location doesn't have food options the way Pacifica does, but the Fish and Chip truck right outside pairs perfectly with their drinks. Service was great. The lady who helped was very chill and nice. I also had a difficult time choosing what drink to pick, so I chickened out and said I didn't want anything. However, she asked me again if I'm sure, so I asked her for recommendations! We love a staff member who takes the time to go through options with customers instead of being annoyed!

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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

4.4
(136 reviews)
2.7 mi
$$

Bomb. If you want plain jane please go elsewhere. Well, you might still find your thang here. But,…read moretheir house Saison? It's a perfect clone of Dupont but actually fresh out of the keg? And therefore better (unless you be chillin in Belgium). That is not a compliment to be taken lightly. First American Saison that I actually want to fill up my growler with and don't care about the cost. That good. Pizza... I'm always sus about detroit style (allot of places precook the bread and therefore you are eating pizza toast). And for 28 bucks for a roni, I'd be a bit pissed. BUT. I actually dont know if they are doing that and franky don't care because I could not detect it (and I can usually tell being that I'm a bread baker). That being said, the bread is bomb as hell quite enjoyable. Even cold. So. It's worth the price. Or go spend the same or considerably more on some GIANT boring pizza somewhere else so you can eat leftovers for the rest of the week (or be in horrible pain from overeating). Your call. But worth it. Must try spot. House Saison. Done son #1.

To finish out our trip, we stopped at Sante Adairius in Santa Cruz. We had been to the Oakland…read morelocation, but this was on the way (and had, as Brookies called it, Unauthentic Detroit Style Pizza). We enjoyed some pours and some pizza while we did a little bit of work. For food: Brookies is banging. We started with the Sourdough Pretzel. It had a nice color to hit, unique shape, and was served with House Beer Cheese and Mustard. But for the main show we got the Pepperoni with Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Brick Cheese, and Parmigiano. We added Jalapeno and Hot Honey to make it banging. For beers, lots of small pours. Final Thoughts: A Blend of Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywines. Beauty Sleep: A Saison Oak Aged with Raspberries. Saison Bernice: The OG. A Farmhouse Ale with multiple yeast additions including Brettanomyces. Absolutely perfect. Fallen Bough: A blend of Barrel Aged Belgian Blondes. Mizunara Beyond Forever: I gave in and got the Private Press beer. It was a Rye Barrel Aged Stout with Vanilla and conditioned on Mizunara. New Brighten: A West Coast IPA hopped with Simcoe, NZ Cascade, and Chinook. Animal Dance Party: A Hazy IPA hopped with Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Galaxy Hops. Gretchen: A perfectly brewed Marzen. _____

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Bridges and tunnels oatmeal stout
Mushroom and Nettle pizza! So good!
Mushroom and Nettle pizza! So good!
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Humble Sea Beer Garden at the Wharf

Humble Sea Beer Garden at the Wharf

4.5
(26 reviews)
1.3 mi

Never disappointed with a trip out to the pier drinking SC's best. Two gals running the taps were…read moreawesome and super kind. Doesn't get much better than having a beer 200 yards out on the water. Plenty of merch options in case you forget a sweater or beanie too! If you go out to visit, keep your kids on a leash!

What's better than enjoying the expansive view of the Monterey Bay while sipping on ice-cold beer?…read more After a quick snack at Stagnaro's the other day, we stopped by Humble Sea Beer Garden to sit for a bit and enjoy a beer before happy hour at Hook + Line. There was plenty of seating and the staff were friendly. On the opposite side of the beer garden, there was also a food truck for those who wanted some Mexican food to enjoy with their beer. I went with the Otter Space while my husband went with the Sox and Sandals. Alas I forgot to take a photo but the beers now come in opaque compostable cups as opposed to clear plastic cups. The beers were just what we needed to enjoy our afternoon on the wharf--crisp, refreshing, and hoppy. We enjoyed watching the Western Gulls fly around, listening to the California sea lions vocalize, and soaking in the sun and the salty sea breeze. We did not get a chance to visit the main brewery as that day was just a quick jaunt to Santa Cruz, but I'd love to visit the main location of Humble Sea Brewing the next time we're in the area. Cheers!

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Menu April 2025
Humble Sea Beer Garden at the Wharf
Humble Sea Beer Garden at the Wharf

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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

4.4
(200 reviews)
5.7 mi
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Everything they brew is world-class. I particularly love their sour/aged saisons and other Belgian…read moreales, but they excel at making most styles of beer. Prefer dark beers? Their robust porter -- Chavez (and its sister beer Vanilla Joe) -- is excellent! Want something hoppy? Their unfiltered IPAs are delicious. Looking for a refreshing pilsner for the hot summer months? Yep, they got those too. And they're wonderful. If you're in the mood for some outstanding beer and you're near Santa Adairius, you're really in for a treat. Yes, it's a bit pricy -- but they're perfectionists and serve up some of the world's finest beers.

I always love trying out and knocking out a California brewery. So many to pick from but of course…read moreI may have less of that attitude should I be living there and did a lot of statewide travel like the current and previous states I have lived in. For Sante Adairius the beer that Steve and I had and I can report liked was their IPA known as Spots and Dots. This IPA was a bit more refreshing and fun compared to some IPA'S where it just seems like a blur from one brewery to the next and you wonder if you actually went to a different brewery from the previous one if you have IPA'S back to back. So in this regard I am happy to say that it was distinctive and had it's own signature. Flavor highlights with this IPA are hoppy, juicy and bitter. The beer is also aromatic and smooth. I found out later this brewery makes very good saisons so should the opportunity arise again to get a hold of one I certainly will as I love a good saison!

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View of where I sat.
View of where I sat.
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West End

West End

4.0
(1.2k reviews)
0.0 mi
$$

I returned to West End over a year after my last visit, and so much has changed! They rebranded to…read moreWest End Izakaya and now serve Asian-inspired dishes, rather than their previous American farm-to-table menu. Honestly, I can't say this change is an improvement. My grandma and I visited around dinner on a Saturday and were seated on the (dog-friendly) patio. They did have propane heaters, but not enough of them, so it was quite chilly. For drinks, we both got hot Green Tea to warm up, which was very standard - served in pre-packed tea bags. For food, we ordered the Okonomiyaki Fries and Maitake Mushroom Flatbread to share. The Okonomiyaki Fries were pretty good and I enjoyed all the toppings, especially the spicy pink mayo. I usually prefer thinner fries, but I liked the crispy texture. However, the Maitake Mushroom Flatbread was a bit disappointing. There just wasn't enough bechamel and mozzarella on top and the flavor somewhat bland. Service was friendly, but I miss their old menu offerings, like the Heirloom Tomato Flatbread. Not a huge fan of the rebrand!

A local recommended this spot for us. At first glance, we loved the ambiance bc it was a perfect…read morebalance of casual but still stylish and cozy. We ordered the veggie curry which was packed with veggies and tasted great! We also ordered the Kbbq chicken pizza needed more flatbread which was okay, it really needed more sauce but our water brought extra which helped. Service was very nice!

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