This article details a brewery day trip in Santa Cruz, Soquel, and Scotts Valley, focusing on the new taproom of Private Press Brewing. Founded by Brad Clark, the taproom serves exclusive, high-ABV beers, showcasing Clark's background in brewing and a distinctive ambiance that evokes a jazz cafe. The brewery emphasizes quality by aging beers in wooden barrels and prioritizing flavor expression over quantity. The experience is complemented by a cozy atmosphere with music records adding to the charm, making it an ideal spot to savor strong brews.
Private Press Brewing, which started out as a membership-only brewery in 2019, opened its doors to the public with a new taproom on May 10.
Clark brews his base beers at Faction Brewing in Alameda and at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing. He then ages his beer in various types of wooden barrels.
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