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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
TOP SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BREWERIES
We asked Derek Wolfgram, home brewer and local beer columnist, to share with us his fa-
vorite places for a pint:
Boulder Creek Brewery High up in the mountains, these guys brew amber 'Redwood
Ale' and 'Dragon's Breath' American IPA.
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales BREWERY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.rusticales.com ; 103 Kennedy Dr; 3-8pm Tue-Fri, from noon Sat & Sun)
Off Hwy 1 east of Santa Cruz, Belgian-inspired and barrel-aged beers are a beer geek's
dream.
Discretion Brewing BREWERY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.discretionbrewing.com ; 2703 41st Ave, Soquel; 11:30am-9pm)
Rye IPA, English ales and traditional Belgian and German brews are always on tap, off
Hwy 1.
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing BREWERY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.scmbrew.com ; 402 Ingalls St; 11:30am-10pm)
Bold organic beers make this tiny locals' tasting room crowded. Oddest flavor? Lavender
IPA.
Santa Cruz Ale Works BREWERY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.santacruzaleworks.com ; 150 Dubois St; 11am-6pm; )
Hefeweizen and 'Dark Night' oatmeal stout are commendable at this dog--friendly
brewpub with a deli.
Entertainment
Free tabloid Santa Cru z Weekly ( www.santacruzweekly.com ) and Good Times
( www.gtweekly.com ) cover music, arts and nightlife scenes.