The beer's good, they serve it cold, there was a good crowd, and the bartenders are cool. I can't…read morecomplain. I stopped in and ordered a flight of beer for $13.50. it included a Humble Sea Helles lager, a Wave Czech pilsner, a Liquid Horizon pale ale, and a Tide and Seek West Coast IPA. All were good, but I liked the smoothness and crisp finish of the lager the best. Running a close second was the easy drinking pale ale with its hints of citrus. Both were refreshing and satisfying. It was busy when I visited, but that didn't stop the bartenders from being friendly and taking the time to explain the different beers. It was busy that day, but I managed to find a seat. Good beers were drunk and relaxation was achieved. Cheers!

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.

The drinks were very good, but I'm not the best to judge because I had the watermelon poppi soda…read more(very sweet) and the NA kombucha (good, a little more watery than I'm used to) because I'm a teetotaler. The pizza and taco were both good. The salad was very heavy on arugula and had hair in it. I wouldn't come for the food, but I wasn't disappointed to eat there once I'd gotten hungry. The seating was nice, the live music was too loud for my personal taste but I enjoyed the atmosphere before that. There's lots of bike racks on the side, as well as several car parking spaces on the street, but I bet it gets full sometimes. The service was friendly and helpful. You order at the bar and collect the food and drink yourself. You cannot get a paper receipt-- only by text or email.

Great brewery! The space is beautiful, the beer is really good, and I heard the food was pretty…read moretasty too, although we did not have any as we came from lunch. Love the vibe of this place. It's situated in an area with lots of small shops and eateries. Would totally go back and try the beers with some nibbles next time. Street parking was easy.

Had lunch with my dear friend here and we so enjoyed the delicious beers and eclectic pizza…read morechoices. The set up is clear and easy, order at the counter and they'll give you your drinks before you sit down and a buzzer for any food you order. After the Future and Exquisite Vibrations were delish. Bookies Pizzas are SO good. We got the fogline farm bbq chicken & mushroom & nettle. Both are different and yummy. We sat outside in the sunshine and the vibe was salty Santa Cruz. I try and hit this place up when I'm in town.

I've driven past their building several times in the last couple of years and didn't know there…read morewere some legit beers to be had here. They do brew their own beers but not at this location. This is a very casual space with a few tables out on their side and a very airy space inside. It shares the space with modern pizza business 'Bookie's'. I think the pics and reviews cross each other's Yelp pages, but I'm sure each business is ran by it's own people. But you do order anything through one central register/POS system, whether food or beer. I only had a short beer sampling here as I just couldn't pass up another opportunity of just driving past. Had plans for dinner later in the day so I didn't get to try Bookie's pizza, but there will be plans to return. The pizzas to be had here are not your conventional pizzas Americans associate with. They amusingly describe their pizzas as "unauthentic Detroit style". Lol. I saw a few go out and they are pricey ($30ish) for what seems like a size that 2 could split with zero leftovers. But they also elevate their ingredients like a mushroom and nettle version and another with Nduja, pineapple and anchovy, not for rigid unadventurous palates. But Sante Adairius brews some interesting brews. They do many in Belgium fashion but with Cali sensibilities. Saisons and sours many are aged in wooden barrels. I didn't try any of those...yet. They also do well made Cali-style heavily hopped brews. I did try a West Coast IPA and a Rustic Pils and was very satisfied. They were both very clean and true to style. I also loved how they offer a smaller glass as to make sampling more conducive. Think $9 for a full glass and $5 for the smaller glass which seemed bigger than most other places 'sampler' size. I just found out on their website that they have a tap room (different name) in Oakland, so I do have a closer outlet for me to try more of their brews. But this one in Santa Cruz is so chill and unique that next time I'm in town, I wouldn't hesitate in stopping by again.

One of my favorite spots. Delicious beers with a bunch of options. The tofu banh mi sandwich is…read morereeeeally good and the staff is super friendly.

The vibe here was very chill. It's a seat yourself style spot nested among other places to catch a…read moresnack at or sip on wine. The service was prompt and kind. Overall, this is def a spot i'll be coming back to and exploring on a nice day.

Went to Reggae on the wharf yesterday hosted by Humble Sea beer garden, so much fun!!…read more Line for their beers was as expected..long but worth the wait! Had the Wilder ranch water which is one of their newer hard seltzers, and absolutely loved it! Super refreshing and just right for a gorgeous sunny day on the wharf with live reggae playing!

Great beer, ice cold and great service. Everybody is friendly creating a very cool Santa Cruz vibe.read more

Best brewery in Santa Cruz and a a great post-mountain biking spot with a big outdoor patio. Music…read morenights and days are fun there too. They have a great beer selection and sadly, I must be gluten-free right now, but they have an amazing seltzer on tap that is gluten free that they make themselves. I couldn't believe how refreshing and tasty it is. They also have ciders and other gluten free options if you don't like beer or can't have gluten. Love their light beers and sours as well when I can have gluten! My guy friends like all their beers (I'm not an IPA gal myself). This is a brewery in Santa Cruz that should not be overlooked! Staff is also very friendly and accommodating, and did not get annoyed by my gluten-free questions

3% credit card fee. Live entertainment is quite good on the…read morepatio: The bellydancing / firedancing on the Solstice was great. I like these beers: 4/5: Rebel Yell: Barrel aged sour. 4/5: Poolside: Good Pilsner. 3/5: Lazy angel: an oat Saison. Very yeasty.

Love Balefire! Great beer with a welcoming vibe from the staff and patrons…read more Spacious inside / outside seating area, easy parking and high quality, rotating food trucks. Fun place to grab a pint!

Cut and pasted from their website: "Historically, a…read more"balefire" signified a gathering place for the community. Quality/Quantity - Another great find! Just left Discretion Brewing, see other review, and was not satisfied, so we came here. Sampled a few beers to start to confirm what I wanted. So I got my usual Red - Moped Irish Red Ale; so refreshing and with good flavors. Angus Double IPA - Against my better judgement, I finished my night with this. But that made my dinner better when we got to Shadowbrook, as I was so relaxed when I got there; see other reviews. Oh, ending up having the munchies so I also got a $1 bag of chips, lol. If you are following, you KNOW that my favorite breweries are ones where we can bring our own food, where they focus solely on making GREAT beer! Atmosphere - Decent size location, both indoor and outdoor seating. Events and food trucks, see website. Or my photo. Open 7 days a week, hours vary; see website. Wifi. Service - Cal is so professional and passionate about his job and beer! I believe he worked here for over 10 years. We had many different discussions on all the different beers they offer. I even eavesdropped on his beer conversations with the other patrons. Price - $18 + tip. Cost for good beer. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2023. Our local friends also recommended you, but that was after we already discovered you.

Always a favorite for us! New menu did not disappoint-great…read moresized portions and fresh, well seasoned and reasonable priced food. Beer selection always interesting-we came for the Double Dry Hopped Pliny from Russian River Brewing. Service was spot on, love the new booth seating in the back -great spot to watch the World Cup.

I was not impressed at all with this place. First of it gives off a very unfriendly vibe. It's open…read moreseating so you order your food and drinks at the bar. I ordered the carnitas nachos, cheese bread, beer and a Coke. I asked for cup of ice and the bartender says we have no ice. You have no ice? What kind of bar has no ice? It's like 80 degrees outside you have no ice? On a Saturday night? Ok fine. Next there were the sorry nachos! the chips were these stale cheap chips the ones you get at Safeway you know those giant low quality 2.99 a bag chips. They give us a small piece of carnitas the rest is beans and other fillers they were not good. The staff is not friendly. We sat down outside and the person cleaning the table next to us was hating life mainly her job as she was cleaning the table next to us like when your mom is mad at you for not cleaning your room all mad slamming silverware hard on the table. I was like "ok". I will not be coming back to lupulo no bueno.

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!

We had dinner here during our stay. We ordered the okonomiyaki fries and pacific calamari to share…read more I ordered the steamed mussels for my main. The okonomiyaki fries were delicious. The fries with the spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce made the dish. It was very savory. My son enjoyed it. The fried calamari was also good. The calamari and jalapeno peppers were crispy and salted well. The sweet and sour sauce that accompanied it was added a slight heat to the dish. We enjoyed our meal here and would return the next time we are in Santa Cruz.

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!