About
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.
small batch craft fermentations
barrel-aged ales
hop-forward West Coast beers
farmhouse brews
wild fermentation
community music and art events
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Products
Barrel-Aged Stout
A rich, dark stout aged in bourbon barrels for deep vanilla and oak flavors.
Madrone IPA
A bold West Coast IPA with tropical fruit and pine notes, named after their street location.
Westside Wit
A refreshing wheat beer with hints of citrus and spice, brewed in the Belgian tradition.
Awards
Bronze Medal, California Craft Beer Competition 2022
2022
Latest News
Voted Santa Cruz’s Best Brewery and Hippest Hangout