“Swell place, only been once, coming back for sure! Tried the light lager they had on tap - decent - and had a sip of some berry brew -not my preference, but it was a good brew. Looks funky with their beer barrels in the back and a humongous heated patio.“
“It's not hyperbole when I say that Humble Sea makes the best beer I've ever had. The bummer for me is that where I live it's hard to come by. That's why when I'm in Santa Cruz I make sure to stop by and stock up. I've only stayed and had a beer once at the brewery but it was nice and clean plus they have a decent sized patio. To be honest they could be selling the beer out of the back of a van by the train tracks and I'd still go there.“
“This is the best cider I’ve ever tasted! After having a taste at the Scotts Valley Arts & Wine Festival - I found it at Saison Wine Bar in Scotts Valley. I love that it’s a craft cider and when you meet Ka’nete, the cider maker, you’ll hear his passion for brewing throughout every part of his story.Strawberry ? and peach ? flavors are my favorites!“
“Ordered the flight of beers and they were all good. Great service they recommended the most popular ones and some of their favorites. Always good when they have food available. Was very happy with my sandwich there. Great vibe and look. Would definitely go back and recommend it“
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“Gilman Brew Pub is a good newly renovated space in the Whole Foods parking lot in Midtown.The New hours open every day made me change my original grocery shopping plans I had that day. ;)Great variety of Fresh brew & food selections. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with fries.Gilman is a nice addition to the neighborhood. Tons of free parking in parking lot will be a popular location for regulars.The combo was delish.“
“I have visited breweries all across the world, and this is one of the most interesting projects I've ever come across. Brad is an insanely knowledgeable brewer, with a phenomenal vision.I wish i could get a membership but alas there is only a wait-list available as of writing.If you get the chance, get your hands on his beer. Exquisite stuff.Brad, thank you for your dedication to the craft, and your pursuit of excellence: you've achieved something truly great with Private Press.“
“I'm giving this a 4 because I feel it has the potential to move up from it's secure spot as a three star...The beers I tasted were quite nicely done and the establishment has all the makings for success provided they improve on the customer satisfaction, attentiveness and food quality. Pretzel was average because everything served with it was improper temperature and subpar, at best. Still quality beers...“
“Great option for lunch! Was so excited for the banh mi but slightly let down it had parsley instead of cilantro. I guess the menu does say “herbs” but jalapeños were absent. Would be 5 stars if it had the cilantro, jalapeños, and more pickled daikon and carrot and aioli as it was a bit dry to match the bread. I’ll try to pork next time but it was sold out. Definitely want a decent banh mi in this town!Update!! Had pork banh mi January 2024. Contains one small slice of pork the size of slice of bacon for $15. The bread was way more fresh and more aioli and pickled veggies packed a punch. Still no jalapeño. Still looking for a truly amazing banh mi that seem to be so inexpensive and commonplace in other towns.“
“This is a fun place to go with friends to try a variety of local kombucha, beer, wine, and coffee. One of my favorites is Living Swell's kombucha Notorious which is a raspberry and lemon flavor that tastes amazing on tap! Amy the owner is very nice and helpful about what to try. She is offering food now too that I look forward to trying asap. Plenty of comfy seating inside and there is an outside bar as well. It's right in the Capitola village and a short walk to the beach so it's location is perfect. This is definitely worth a stop next time you get a chance and it's always awesome to support a local business.“
“Sante Adairius Rustic Ales offers an exceptional beer selection; the highlighted brew was particularly noteworthy. The accompanying pizza surpassed expectations, boasting delicious flavors. Keep in mind that the brewery tends to get quite busy around 5 o'clock, so plan accordingly. Additionally, it's a very kid-friendly place, making it a great option for families.“