I have been a fan of Moonlight beer for years and was super delighted to visit the brewery finally!! They are located in a business warehouse center area but they had a chalk board sign up telling you they were around the corner. Plenty of parking too! We were on a beer road trip with our pup and Moonlight is dog friendly, they even have Charlie Bears on hand. It's a dog treat brand for the non-pup parents. When you first walk in you are in front of the bar! I ordered a flight and took a seat on one of the pony-keg stools they have (adorable) and didn't venture into the back of the venue. There was a beer tour bus there too! They have swag available and their bathroom is very clean. I will be going back soon. read more

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This place was a cool little brewery. Some good brews on tap and the food truck outside (although pricey) is a nice touch.

Wandering around Salida looking for lunch and a beer/drink. Happened on Moonlight and so happy we did. The service by Tiffany was outstanding, it had a great vibe from start to finish. The pale ale was good, Moscow Mule was really good. Had a Caesar and House salad. Both were fresh and delicious with homemade dressing. The pizza was amazing, the crust clearly not packaged. The gluten free pizza had enough sauce on it that it actually had sauce on top of the crust not just baked into it (if you eat gluten free you get it). This is a sure bet for everyone. read more

This operation is a bit scattered and the people a bit disappointing. I went as instructed and got my pie from the pie guy at his tent out front. Nice enough guy and decent pie although for $8 plus tax I might have rather opted for the snacks they had at the bar but apparently that does not qualify for the food purchase? Not sure. They did not explain. They have 5 oz pours on the board up front for 4 buck a pop. I noticed on the back wall of what would be the bar during regular times, that it showed they offered a tasting flight for 13 dollars instead of the $16 I paid for 4 x 4 oz. confusing? On top of it, you are required to show them the receipt for the food purchase in order to qualify to purchase beer. I get it. But they were going hold on to it. They did not return it. I had to ask for it back. The guy behind the bar got pissy with me because I asked for my receipt back . The one that the pie guy gave to me as the customer receipt. If they need to hold on to a receipt they should be giving a second one. Anyway, decent beers I m sure but I was put off by the approach and attitude of the place so I did not really focus on them. Won't return unless someone drags me there. read more

Whenever Moonlight decides to open up a tasting room of their own, I will make sure to be there. My first introduction to Moonlight was through a magazine featuring local businesses. it detailed their heard brewer Brian, who is at the forefront of changing the local beer scene with...hop free beers?! I was already skeptical when I heard there was a GF option, but trips to the now gone Heritage Public House in Santa Rosa and Bergamont Alley in Healdsburg have converted me to the magic going down "under the moonlight" Death and Taxes: A dark lager that you would assume packs a big punch, this is one of the smoothest beers that I've ever had in this style. Offered either via tap or hand pump (barrel aged), both styles are worth trying out! Twist of Fate: Made me a believer in red ambers... If you check online there is a list of where you can find Moonlight's brews. Until we meet again or you come down to SoCal, you will be in my thoughts. read more

The best! Such great beer and ale, and the new taproom is really nice - still a bit funky but more comfortable. If you want anything besides popcorn to eat, bring it with you. They're known for their black beer, Death & Taxes, but their lighter ones, like Wee Nibble and Reality Czech, are our favorites. Try Bombay by Boat for a light IPA. Or you can get a flight. The staff and customers are always friendly, and it's so out of the way - in an industrial park! - that you really feel like you've found something special. And you have! read more

5 stars for the beer - 4 stars for the setup to drink it in... but 5 since they will fill any growler you bring by - and they girl that fills the growlers is so darn friendly! Here is a fine place to have a brew - or fill your growler. I tried their IPA and the Death & Taxes flagship beer. Both were as good as anyone could want. This location is limited so here is what you need to know: - It's more of a "growler stop" - fill your growler and go... but have a beer while you wait for e fill-up. They will fill any growler you bring - not like those places that say, "OMG! We can't fill *that* growler!! It has someone else's brand on it!!" - They have nice Moonlight Brewing growlers for sale - the stainless steel king - Limited food (a bag of popcorn) - so bring your own if you plan to stay. - No heating so bring your shawl or coat. - Lots of convenient parking - Friendly atmosphere read more

This place is clean! Great Beers ! Service with Shannon was Awesome! Definitely will come back the new place is way bigger! Just add some Big TV and The Golden State Warriors! .. read more

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I hate Hoppy Beer. So I can't give it 5 stars from the flight I tried. They have a dark that I love called "Death and Taxes". I would go back for that one. Good place to chill, get some popcorn and sit outside or inside to unwind on a hot afternoon. Wish they had a blonde citrus ..... read more

Great staff and beer. Recommended by someone I met at RR. Good selection. Reality Czech was Thank you!!

There is no tasting room, as there beers are served up in kegs only. I had a pint of the Death and Taxes black lager. It was a smooth, refreshing brew on a hot summer day. It did not live up to the rating average on Yelp. read more

I'm a fan of Death and Taxes. I'm not crazy... I'm talking about the beer. I have only been able to find this stellar brew at Flavor Bistro in Santa Rosa. I'd love to find a place that sells this by the growler, so I can have this at home. Until then, I'll belly up to Flavor's weekly for this favorite. read more

This guy is one of the last remaining one man shows when it comes to brewing in the north bay. And to compete with all the other great breweries like Lagunitas, Russian River, Bear Republic, Boontville, etc this guy Brian is simply amazing! Death and Taxes is my favorite, while the Reality Chezk is a close second. Just phenomenal craftsmanship and product. This brewery inspires me. You MUST experience any of the great beers from Moonlight. You're a fool and not a true beer lover if you don't. Mind you the Brewery is not in Fulton... But you can find Moonlight all over Nothern California. read more

A brew house with small tasting room in front. Serves 6 different kinds of beer and Growlers (to go beer). Dog friendly and close to the climbing gym. I like the Death and Taxes beer. read more

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Brian Hunt is a genius. But where are you guys getting these flavors in Death & Taxes -- fruity, smoky??? It is neither. It's a clean lager, like a more roasty version of a Schwartzbier. It certainly isn't fruity like an ale, and there are no smoked malts. read more

What a find! We came here on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. The service was friendly and quick. We tried the Apricot Saison, Fresh Hopped IPA, Czech Pils, and their IPA. All were good. Would like to go back. A couple different food trucks stopped by during our stay. read more

A super cool and chill place. Great beer and a cool environment. Death and taxes is boss. Chloe is a tease though read more

Moonlight Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Been drinking death and taxes for over 16 years. It's by far favorite dark lager in Sonoma County, (Hen Houses oyster stout comes in at # 2 ) I met Brian when I was the pub coordinator at SSU I think in 2001 One of my students said we need to get a keg of it. I'm glad we did it was the best seller at the pub. I'm alway glad to see it on tap when we are out of town. You know its going to consistently GOOD!!! Keep up the good work Brian! read more

This is where you get Death and Taxes, but other than that stout and the decent ambiance, there's nothing special about Moonlight or its beers. While strong (other than a pretty bland lager), their beers (even the ESB and IPA) don't come forward with any other flavors. There are no hints of anything other than malt and hops. A little disappointing seeing as I expected more from the makers of D&T. They have a couple of games in the back room and plenty of parking in the front because they're in this weird warehouse complex. They also sell flavored popcorn, but other than that, there's not much else to say. Super small operation that has six taps, one bartender, and a quick flight. read more

I miss playing in a San Francisco bar pool league because the bars where we played at are the only place I could ever find Death & Taxes beer on-tap. It's OK since great tasting dark beer at that. read more

Great beers, great service, great location, great food truck (wingman). The women said the room was a little cold but I thought it was fine. Will definitely be back! read more

Very Casual setting ....1st time here....drinking my Death N Taxes! Enjoying the weather .. And the company of my man! read more

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This is a real small place. The beer is pretty good and the service is friendly. There are some games to play while you enjoy your brew as well. Only problem is the limited seating so if it even gets remotely busy you will have a tough time finding a seat. read more

Death & taxes is the bomb! The brewery has a great relaxing atmosphere. The beers sit great in the stomach. Always worth the trip for me. Try them read more

Wow, we just got rejected from Moonlight Brewing before even walking in, at 6pm on a slow Saturday evening because they were "at capacity". That was a lie. There were obviously plenty of seats and standing room available. We are a mature group, yes a group, but 11 adults who are responsible beer lovers and drinkers and even brewers (and distillers). They lost 11 potential customers for the night, but more importantly, a group from the Bay Area that will have a sour memory of the company for however many years they remain in business. Bad move. read more

Great dark lager (death and taxes). Very tiny place tucked away in a commercial lot so be prepared to search for it. Close enough to a couple of other breweries that you could walk to it. These guys are featured in some of the local pubs in my neighborhood. Always a favorite. read more

It is true we are blessed with an embarrassment of riches in Northern California when it comes to microbrews, with the likes of Russian River Brewing and North Coast, not to mention juggernauts like Lagunitas and Bear Republic. However, if there is one that stands well above the rest, all beer heads in our great corner of the universe will probably agree it is Moonlight, where Brian concocts magic elixers in his tiny secret spot in West County. He only makes kegs, and delivers them himself, so they tend to be hard to find. Let me assure you, they are well worth the search. My personal favorite is Death and Taxes, which is a black beer with tons of fruitiness and a dry refreshing finish, but really you can't go wrong with Moonlight on the tap handle. Why is this guy not more famous? Because he's tiny. And that's also perhaps why his beers are so damn delicious. Simply the best. read more

If you are looking for great beer and a place to meet friends definitely find this place!

Flavor has the entire lineup in Moonlight Brewery pint glass! Wonderful!

Dude, I get to score the first review on Moonlight Brewing Co., how sweet is that? Their Death and Taxes black beer is one of the favorite beers ever, and I've had a lot of different beers over the years. Nice strong, smoky flavor without being too heavy. Excellent cold weather drinking. For the warmer months, their Twist of Fate bitter is pretty damn good, a good choice for you hop lovers out there. And if you are looking for more of the hop action, their Bombay by Boat IPA should knock your socks off. In fact, I'd pretty much recommend anything from these guys, since I haven't been disappointed by anything they've put out so far. Not the easiest to find on tap (and impossible in bottles, from what I can tell), but if you find an establishment that does carry it, you can be sure that they know what they are doing. An easy five stars. read more

I can confidently say Death & Taxes is the best beer on earth! I love that its brewed locally by a obviously very cool dude, who runs an amazing one man show. Bummer that its not bottled, but that's really half the beauty - being delighted when you discover somewhere new that has it on tap! read more

I thought they were incredibly rude to me and my colleagues and rejected our party. We didn't even have a chance to taste the beer because someone came out to the parking lot to reject us - despite clearly having room in the establishment. I will not be coming back. read more

Death & Taxes on tap is worth the visit. More seating would be nice. Located in an industrial park, so easy to miss.

Truly a unique and outstanding operation, this brewery is old school in a way that the U.S. has not seen in several generations. One man runs the shop, he grows hops of his own, and he doesn't bottle. You gotta want it. read more

Excellent customer service, it's our 4 year wedding anniversary and we love beer had to check it out! Twist of faith super good!

Very nice place with comfortable decor and lighting. Tried four beers here and didn't like any of them, sadly. I'm sure these beers are good for other folks but not for us, sadly. We felt they weren't memorable in their flavor and were a bit boring. This is just our taste, of course. It seems like lots of other folks find it to be awesome. We are the odd-balls. read more

I'm with the crowd on this one! Moonlight Brewing Co. produces some of the best beers I've ever had. Regardless of your preferred style, Moonlight has a brew that will satisfy your palate. My man and I frequent Flavor Bistro in Santa Rosa mostly because they are a consistent local source for Death and Taxes, Moonlight's black lager. Mind that Flavor's food and friendly service isn't bad, just a bit inconsistent. Flavor's menu is a jack of all trades, but a master of none. Great for a crowd that can't agree on a specific cuisine. And Flavor does emphasize organic local food, as reflected by their relationship with Moonlight. Point is, if you do head to Flavor for a Moonlight tasting, know that the food and service won't undermine your experience of the beer! Other places I've found Moonlight beer are Rosso's in Santa Rosa and Hopmonk in Sebastopol. read more

If you are looking for a super down to earth, chill spot to enjoy some top notch beers... Moonlight is what you're looking for. My husband and I have been to the brewery several times and have always had a great, welcoming experience. Kids and dogs are allowed and there is a stack of games to keep everyone entertained. Moonlight has been around, making cutting edge craft brews in Santa Rosa since before it was the cool thing to do. Be sure to try their no hop beers and fruit saisons! read more

Brian is established as the best brewer in - hmmm - probably North America. It's awfully great beer. Pairing his beer with Bariadelli Pizza? It truly doesn't get better than this. Phenomenal beer and phenomenal pizza in one place - O yes! Pierre of Bariadeli said today "Good people find each other." Words of wisdom and I'm so glad they did! read more

Wow this is some great beer. Please start bottling and distributing soon. We tasted 4 of the moonlight beers at flavor bistro in Santa rosa but would love to take some bottles home! read more