Who’s Pouring for Indy Hops?

Meet the Nine Breweries and Brewpubs Serving You Suds and Stamps This Month

Who’s Pouring for Indy Hops?

Meet the Nine Breweries and Brewpubs
Serving You Suds and Stamps This Month

By Matt Kettmann | June 29, 2023

Validation Ale | Credit: Ingrid Bostrom

Read the ‘Beer Geeks’ cover story here.

Not that you needed another reason to sip on some suds during the summertime, but it’s time for the Santa Barbara Independent’s annual Indy Hops, a month-long cheers to the many breweries and brewpubs serving up ales to our thirsty readers. Those who collect stamps on their Indy Hops passports from every one of the nine participants are invited to the July 31 “Drop Party,” where your efforts will be rewarded with, of course, more beer. Here’s where you’ll be drinking. 

The Brewhouse

After taking over The Brewhouse from the longtime owners last year, Grant Danely made some improvements but retained the core formula of brewing fresh beer and serving delicious food. 

“We’re the oldest and most local operating brewery with a full restaurant and bar in Santa Barbara,” he said. “We opened the Montecito Street location on May 26, 1998, and are still going strong after 25 years.” First-time visitors should try the Condor Pilsner, which even works for those who don’t consider themselves beer-drinkers. 

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