Woodhouse Blending & Brewing is a Santa Cruz craft brewery focused on small batch fermentations, blending tradition with experimentation in beers like barrel-aged ales, hop-forward West Coast styles, and farmhouse brews. It doubles as a vibrant community space hosting music performances, art shows, food pop-ups, and events in intimate indoor and outdoor areas accommodating up to 400 guests. Voted Santa Cruz’s Best Brewery and Hippest Hangout, it emphasizes cultural accessibility, creativity, and bringing people together.

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Barrel-Aged Stout
A rich, dark stout aged in bourbon barrels for deep vanilla and oak flavors.
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Madrone IPA
A bold West Coast IPA with tropical fruit and pine notes, named after their street location.
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Westside Wit
A refreshing wheat beer with hints of citrus and spice, brewed in the Belgian tradition.
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Bronze Medal, California Craft Beer Competition 2022 2022

Voted Santa Cruz’s Best Brewery and Hippest Hangout