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Currently On Tap and Available To Go
Beer
Emma - Blonde Ale 4.7%
A light crisp Blonde that is perfect after a ride down Emma McCrary to the Shack.
Poolside - Pilsner 4.4%
Clean and super crispy German style pilsner.
Harvey - West Coast IPA 6.6%
Our flagship West Coast IPA 6% abv
Crisp and brightly hopped with enough bitterness to jog your memory back to the IPA's of the Y2K's
Crisp and brightly hopped with enough bitterness to jog your memory back to the IPA's of the Y2K's
South Swell - West Coast IPA 6.3%
West Coast IPA featuring the citrusy and dank combo of Chinook, Mosaic, and Citra hops.
One Hop One Drop (Citra) - Hazy IPA 6.1%
A single hop IPA series. Brewed in support of our One Drop Wednesday open reggae jam hosted by Ancestree and Microtiger happening every third Wednesday.
Cohoperation - Hazy IPA 6%
A deliciously juicy blend of Chinook and Vista hops.
Train Wreck - DIPA
Super smooth double IPA with notes of fresh oranges. 9.5%
Hull & Oats - Witbier 5.3%
Brewed with lots of oats and rice hulls in the mash and finished with coriander and lemon zest for that true witbier taste.
Show me your bloobs you sexy peach - Barrel Aged Sour with Blueberries and Peaches
Mixed fermented sour that has been aging for over a year creating a funk forward sour with great fruit flavor balance. 6.9 % abv
The Kettle Makes Three - Kettle Sour 7%
Kettle sour made with prickly pear, passionfruit, and guava.
Raspberry Raven - Chocolate Raspberry Porter
Our valenties day special release! This decadent beer tastes like a liquified chocolate covered raspberry. Not overly sweet, this beer drinks well with bold flavors melding together from real berries and cacao.
Seeing Stars - Oatmeal Stout
Our flagship stout featuring a rich roast and chocolate flavor with a soft and silky mouthfeel from copious amounts of oats in the mash. 6.6% abv
Crooked Halo - Belgian Style Golden Strong Ale 10.3%
A super smooth Belgian style beer with a light apply finish at a sinful strength.
Shanty Shack Seltzer - Tangerine 5.5%
This gluten free Shack made seltzer is fermented with a sake yeast for added character and body. This version made with real tangerines is a delightful beverage with a mimosa like flavor.
Other Beer
Crowd favorites that may or may not return to our taps.
Harvey West Coast IPA
Our flagship West Coast Style IPA
Train Wreck DIPA
Super smooth for a 9% DIPA with notes of fresh oranges.
Grand Theft Otter - Coconut lager with chilies and lime
Otter 841's favorite beer because it smells like sex wax on a freshly stolen surfboard. This non-traditional beer features a huge hit of coconut followed by lime and a slight hint of chilies.
Razzmanian Devil - Kettle Sour with Raspberries - 6.66%
Oh-la-la Olallieberry Kettle Sour - 6.5%
Tart and refreshing with an intense jammy flavor from Gizdich Ranch Olallieberries.
Train Hopping IPA - 6.5%
Train Hopping is our rotating hop series hazy IPA where different combinations of hops hop on and off the train.
Read All About It Extra Extra Pale Ale - 6.3%
Dry hopped with Chinook and Simcoe hops for notes of oranges, mango, ad passion fruit. A touch lighter than most IPA's so you can enjoy a few while you read.
Jam Sesh Blonde Ale with Strawberries - 6%
A simple malt profile lays down a playful baseline for an explosive melody of strawberry flavor. A touch of lime keeps this beer on beat with a crisp and splashy finish. The perfect beer to enjoy while locked in the groove when jamming on a summer afternoon.
Summer Moon Saison - 5.7%
Summer Moon is our take on a classic saison but with a subtle dry hopped twist. Dry with notes of black pepper from the saison yeast which then blends elegantly into a hop driven fruity finish.
Locals Only Fresh Hop IPA - 6.1%
This fresh hop beer was made with locally grown fresh picked hops from Bonny Doon and Soquel Hills. Once a year we get to enjoy freshly picked hops in all their zesty glory before they get dried, pelletized, and frozen for usage all year. In this beer you can taste the difference fresh hops make.
The Spice of Life - Holiday Spiced Gruit - 6.7%
Bittered with yarrow and ginger instead of hops, then lightly flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and orange peel, this seasonal treat is the liquid essence of fall in Santa Cruz.
Justice Jam Blonde Ale with Blackberries, Boysenberries, and Olallieberries - 5.5%
This juicy smooth blonde ale was brewed in collaboration with Yoga For All Movement, a local non profit with a mission to utilize yoga and mindfulness as a cehicle for social impact and systemic change. $1 from each pint goes to support their programs. In additon we will be cellebrating YFAM's birthday on Thursday, September 23rd with live music from local greats, Wolf Jet. Tickets will be a sliding scale suggested donation and go to support YFAM and the Lakota Peoples Law Project.
Big 'Ole Brown Brew Brah! - ​Double Brown Ale - 8.5%
Bursting with big, bold, bombacious, base level, flavors.
Derailed DIPA - 8.2%
This double IPA features Simcoe and Summit for a juicy hop flavor that ranges from tropical mango to orange juice. If the flavor doesn't knock your tongue off the tracks the abv will.
Hacked - Hazy IPA - 5.9%
You may have noticed (more like not noticed) that our instagram stream, telling you what's going on at the brewery, has been silent all week. That is because our account got hacked and held for ransom! It's has been a terrifying lesson in internet security and cryptocurrency and we urge you to change your pasword and update your 2 factor security. While you do so, pick up a 4-pack of this juicy IPA with Sultana and Simcoe hops.
Off Trail Pale Ale - 5%
Get off the beaten path with this light crisp pale ale. Dry hopped with Simcoe and Cascade hops for a refreshing bright fruity hop character and a light body. Wherever this beer takes you make sure you pack it out.
Rainbow Sherbert Kettle Sour with Raspberries, Pineapples, and Tangerines - 6.5%
The classic trinity flavor to take your mouth over the rainbow.
No Gray Area - Imperial Stout with cacao and vanilla - 8.5%
Raspberry Raven - Porter with cacao and raspberries
Jala-Pale-Eno - Strong Pale ale with deseeded jalapenos - 7.4%
Thicket - Blackberry Kettle Sour - 6.5%
Unmarked Pilsner - 4.8%
A summertime favorite. Unmarked is lighter with a slightly more american hop profile
Cherry Poppins - Cherry Vanilla Cream Ale
Crooked Halo - Belgian Style Golden Strong Ale - 11%
The Kettle Makes Three - Kettle Sour with Prickly Pear, Guava, and Passionfruit - 7%
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