Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

The certified organic brewery in Santa Cruz boasts an eclectically decorated taproom and a spacious beer garden. SCMB’s drawing point is its variety: 12 beers on tap, seven flagships, several local hard ciders, and even some non-alcoholic options. The famous Dread Brown Ale is roasty and malty. Often packed with revelers, the brewery is wedged in the industrial nook nicknamed “alcohol alley” for its lively cluster of tasting rooms, mostly wines.