Discretion Brewing

"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. 8.8% ABV • 25 IBU

The Bay/Porter exit off Hwy. 1  brings you into Soquel Village, our brewery's neighborhood. It needed to have this beer named after it. Aromas of deeply roasted chocolate mingle with notes of toasted black bread. Smooth caramel on the tongue transitions to bittersweet chocolate and roasted malt flavors with a pleasingly bitter finish. 6.2% ABV • 34 IBU

Listen for the ghostly, glamorous sounds of big bands and laughter wafting through the fog onto Seacliff Beach and raise a glass to the Cement Ship. This hazy IPA seduces with scents of citrus, pineapple, and guava, and floods the tastebuds with over-the-top waves of tropical fruits in each sip. 6.7% ABV · 44 IBU

This beer overflows with the citrusy, fruity, and dank flavors of a west coast IPA (thank you, Centennial, Simcoe, and Mosaic!), with a clean, dry body that takes its cues from a light lager. Each sip is crisp and hoppy and invites another. 6.6% ABV • 45 IBU

Contemplate Brett spotlights Brettanomyces, offering a bouquet of vanilla, pear, and banana mingling 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. 7.6% ABV • 19 IBU

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 fruity esters present ripe stone fruit and a tropical touch of pineapple. Our Contemplate beers showcase unique ingredients on a canvas of Belgian blonde ale aged for a year with Brettanomyces in American oak barrels. 7.7% ABV • 19 IBU

DeLa Hazy IPA celebrates Delaveaga Park's world-renounced disc golf course where many of us spend our days off. The beer, soft and full on the palate, is dry-hopped with Citra and a little Amarillo. Aromas of resinous green pine evoke hilly fairways surrounded by pine forest. Juicy oranges, lemon candy, guava, and ripe mango spin and glide over the tongue with little fade. Cheers to tree love and birdies! 6.3% ABV • 35 IBU

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. 8% ABV • 70 IBU

"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. 6.8% ABV · 40 IBU

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. 8.2% ABV • 9 IBU

Under the great big sky is where Great Uncle Dave likes to be, sheltered by the stars. In this heightened version of your favorite IPA, bright fresh green pine meets your nose, leading into mouthwatering caramel malt balanced with a bit of candied orange peel and the zing of rye. The twinkle of tropical and piney hop flavors brightens this classic West Coast Double IPA. It's great! 8.5% ABV · 75 IBU

Her Majesty's Suitcase is a beer fit for royalty. Packed with rich aromas of coconut, vanilla, and chocolate, the sweet nose belies the beer's strength. One sip reveals a velvety smoothness with notes of graham cracker and molasses. Meticulous blending of choice beers from our barrel-aging program created an Imperial Porter elegant and powerful enough to please both the queen and her porter. 13.2% ABV · 30 IBU

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. 7% ABV · 35 IBU

I drank the IPA that was in the icebox. You were probably saving it for after work. Sorry! It was great, so crisp and so cold. Sultana, Simcoe, and Idaho 7 hops are showcased in this IPA brewed and fermented to emphasize a crisp, clean finish. 7.3% ABV • 60 IBU

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 our latest IPA. 5.6% ABV • 46 IBU

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! 6.9% ABV • 45 IBU

Let me be clear. I'm a West Coast IPA emphasizing hop character over bitterness. With classic Cascade hops contributing their unique citrus and floral notes, and Azacca and El Dorado offering tropical and stone fruits, bright aromas and flavors come shining through.  6.8% ABV • 33 IBU

Our local lion is cool and assured, confidently offering bursts of pine and citrus in each bright and irresistible sip. 6.7% ABV · 51 IBU

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. 6.2% ABV • 50 IBU

In this Red IPA aromas of sweet citrus mingle with wisps of pine. The fruity interplay between hops and caramel malt creates a beer that is bracingly otherworldly. 6.9% ABV · 55 IBU

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. 5% ABV • 25 IBU

Capitola's Opal Cliffs are not made of opals, but in the right light, you might see glints of opalescence. Likewise, this beer glows with gem-like pale golden light. In a kaleidoscope of lemony citrus, mango, passion fruit, and gooseberry, Motueka and Wakalu hops from New Zealand partner with American hops Sabro and Comet to produce a dazzling play of flavors. 6.6% ABV • 30 IBU

Orange notes mingle with sweet vanilla to create a juicy nose that is decadent and nostalgic. The sweet aroma is balanced by a bright acidity that lends drinkability and a vibrant finish. 5.4% ABV · 7 IBU

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. 5.2% ABV · 38

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. 5% ABV • 25 IBU

Raspberries and hibiscus bring happy pink flavors and fruity aromas to this tart and refreshing beer. It tastes like a smile. 4.7% ABV • 9 IBU

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. 5.5% ABV • 23 IBU

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. 7% ABV • 50 IBU

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. 5.3% ABV · 31 IBU

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. 5.4% ABV • 18 IBU

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. 5.9% ABV · 23 IBU

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. 11.8% ABV · 23 IBU

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. 6.5% ABV · 52 IBU

The hops used in this cider give an intense fruity aroma of mango and citrus. The first sip is tropical as it transforms into a balanced dry apple finish. There is not a trace of bitterness in this cider. 6.9% ABV

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