SANTA CRUZ'S ORIGINAL BREWERY TOUR
Thank you and Farewell!
The last 10 years of memories will stay with us forever. Thank you for everyone who stepped foot into the magical world of Brew Cruz, who celebrated an important event with the ones they love the most, who laughed, sang, dance, drank, and made Brew Cruz what it will always be. Thank you to the Santa Cruz Brewing Community for making the best damn beer in the world, and for giving us a second place to call home. They say all good things must come to an end, and we're leaving on a high note. This was truly the ride of a lifetime, and we're forever grateful.
2014-2024
2016 New Business of the Year
SERVICES
Looking to join a tour
individually, with
a bud, or a small group?
Book a Public Tour.
Have a party of
10-15 people?
Book a Private Tour.
Interested in renting either
bus for an event,
wedding, or a
customized tour?
Charter the bus.
Explore the Santa Cruz Beer Trail
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ABOUT US
Brew Cruz Captain Annie spent her years in high school and college largely exploring the world, and her 20's finding her niche in life! After a myriad of jobs and experiences in San Francisco, she came back to Santa Cruz, her family's mecca for many generations. The taste for craft beer had also lingered in her family tree, so it was no surprise that, while on a tasting tour of craft breweries in Boulder, Co during the Summer of 2013, the idea for Brew Cruz was born.
Annie bought the bus off a band in San Francisco, and relocated her to Felton, Ca where the transformation took place. Refurbishing the bus was truly a labor of love, and took about 7 months to complete. ‘Betty Jane’ (as she is affectionately called) is a 1989 Thomas International, which was a pretty incredible chassis to work on. Under the talented direction and capable hands of contractor Scott MacDonald, and with the help of generous friends and family, Brew Cruz emerged. Four years later, a 1964 VW Bus named Slowboy joined the fleet, and to date, there have been thousands of wonderful passengers on board both vessels.
Beer is for lovers, for adventurers and travelers, both the lost and the found. It is for celebrations and failures, toasts and times of condolence. Beer is about trying new things; taking the familiar and making it the unknown. It is surprising and comforting, frothy and forgiving.
Beer, family, friends, and YOU are the reasons Annie was able to create this business, and find the passion she has in life. She feels blessed and very thankful.
