About Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
Steel Bonnet Brewing Company is a family-owned nano brewery and taproom at Victor Square in Scotts Valley. Google describes it as known for housemade British cask ales and American styles. Its website says the taproom and beer garden are open daily.
The year-round list leans British. The flagship is Hop the Heck IPA, which the brewery places somewhere between a West Coast IPA and an English IPA. Black Mayle Stout, English Rose Pale Ale and Conski Cream Ale sit alongside it.
Seasonal beers rotate through, including a Scotch ale and a peat smoked red ale. Google notes packaged snacks, and the website lists food trucks that visit the taproom.
The beer garden hosts live music, and the website promotes a Thursday trivia night. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Scotts Valley on this site.
From Steel Bonnet's own website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Does Steel Bonnet have a beer garden?
Yes. The website says the taproom and beer garden are open daily. It also mentions live music in the beer garden.
Can I get food at Steel Bonnet?
Food trucks visit the taproom, and the website has a Food page with the schedule. Google also lists packaged snacks.
What kind of beer does Steel Bonnet make?
Google says it is known for housemade British cask ales and American styles. The year-round list includes an IPA, a stout, a pale ale, a brown ale, a mild and a cream ale.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Which breweries are close by?
Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub is 1.6 miles away in Scotts Valley. Anzani Cider in Santa Cruz is 2.5 miles away. Shanty Shack Brewing is 5.4 miles away, and Sante Adairius Santa Cruz Portal is 5.5 miles away.
Answers come from Steel Bonnet's website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.
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Before you visit Steel Bonnet
Look for the taproom at Victor Square in Scotts Valley. The brewery calls itself a nano brewery, so expect a small operation with a beer garden.
Check steelbon.net before you go. It lists the food trucks, music and trivia nights, and it lets you order online for pickup. The Our Beers page describes each beer with its ABV.
Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub is 1.6 miles away. Anzani Cider in Santa Cruz is 2.5 miles away, so a second stop is easy.