Twelve brewers across Santa Cruz County have collaborated to produce a hoppy blonde ale named Santa Cruz Strong. All sale proceeds will go directly to aid a fire relief and recovery fund. (Photos courtesy of Discretion Brewing)

When the CZU Lightning Complex Fire broke out in the Santa Cruz County mountains last month, the owners of Discretion Brewing knew right away they wanted to do something to help. 

“My wife Kathleen had two friends who lost their homes,” said Rob Genco, co-owner of the brewery in Soquel. 

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