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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.

Here In America - Kolsch 4.4%
German style kolsch that is lightly grainy with a crisp snap. Brewed in collaboration with Rory Lynch's latest album "Here in America"

Shanty Shack Seltzer 5.5%
Dragonfruit, pineapple, and guava make this batch of seltzer pop with a flavor that is only outdone by its color.

Harvey - West Coast IPA 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

Pacific Dank - West Coast IPA 6.5%
Juicy west coast IPA with Kohatu and Mosaic hops.

One Hop One Drop (Rakau) - Hazy IPA 6%
Single hop hazy IPA series brewed in collaboration with Ancestree and Microtiger who host One hop Wednesdays, a monthly reggae performance and open jam every 3rd Wednesday.

Fruit Train DIPA with Passionfruit and Guava - 8.2%
Double West Coast style IPA where we balance the fruit and hop flavors creating a delicious hybrid style beer.

Jala-Pale-Eño - Jalapeño Pale Ale 7%
Extra Pale Ale brewed with deseeded jalapeños, lemon zest, and black pepper. This annual Cinco de Mayo release brings all the flavor of jalapeños but without any of the heat, making for a refreshing and flavor filled beverage that goes great with any food.

Passionate Man Tan - Kettle Sour 6.7%
Kettle Sour with Passionfruit, Mango, and Guava.

Fruit Punch - Barrel Aged Mixed Fermented Sour 6.9%
Mixed fermented sour that has been aging for over a year creating a funk forward sour with great fruit flavor balance. This batch was a blend different fruited sours creating a fruit punch of different flavors.

Daze On - Saison 7.7%
Oat and barley based saison with a pronounced herbal hop character and black pepper-like spicy phenolics.

Crooked Halo - Belgian Style Golden Strong Ale 10.3%
Crisp and devilishly smooth with a phenolic fruity finish.

Hop Water (Rakau hops) 0.0% abv
Shack made hop water featuring 100% Rakau hops.
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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