Brewery Profile
Moonlight Brewing Co
In Santa Rosa’s long-running beer scene, this brewery stands out less for noise than for staying power. Brewing since 1992, Moonlight Brewing Co. has been part of the city’s craft-beer landscape for more than three decades, with a reputation built around balanced ales and lagers rather than constant reinvention. A visitor arriving at the taproom finds a direct way to encounter the brewery’s core identity: beers poured close to the source, a welcoming indoor space, and a patio that gives the stop an easy North Bay feel. The atmosphere suggested by the brewery’s own history is steady and unfussy, with attention placed on the glass rather than spectacle.
Travelers coming through Santa Rosa and the wider North Bay often look for breweries that show the range of California beer beyond hop-heavy expectations. Moonlight fits that kind of itinerary because its known beers include Reality Czeck Pilsner, a cult-favorite lager, and Death & Taxes, a dark beer with a long-standing following. Those examples point to a lineup where classic styles and careful balance matter. For visitors moving between wine country, coastal routes, and Sonoma County towns, the brewery offers a different local stop: not a sprawling beer complex, but a place to taste established recipes and whatever seasonal pours may be available at the time.
For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, including whether Reality Czeck Pilsner, Death & Taxes, or seasonal beers are currently on draft. The known visitor amenities are straightforward: there is a taproom and a patio in Santa Rosa. Details such as food availability, reservations, family policies, pets, parking, and current hours should be checked directly with the brewery before making the trip, since those can change and are not always reflected in older descriptions. If your goal is to sample Moonlight’s beers in the most direct setting, the taproom is the practical destination; if the weather suits, the patio gives the visit a more relaxed option without changing the focus from the beer itself.
For over three decades, Moonlight Brewing has been a quiet pioneer in Santa Rosa, crafting exceptional ales and lagers since 1992. Eschewing world domination for pure quality, they focus on balanced brews like the cult-favorite Reality Czeck Pilsner and the dark, mysterious Death & Taxes. Visit their welcoming taproom and patio in the North Bay to enjoy these timeless classics and seasonal surprises straight from the source.
Website available
3350 Coffey Ln Ste A, Santa Rosa, California, 95403-7412
Phone: (707) 755-4951
Website: http://www.moonlightbrewing.com
Hours: Tuesdays 4-9pm (Happy Hour All Day! $2 off pints) Wednesdays 4-9pm (Trivia Night) Thursdays 4-9pm Fridays 3-10pm Saturdays 12-10pm Sundays 12-8pm (Happy Hour All Day! $2 off pints) *Well behaved children and dogs are always welcome at our taproom.
Popular Beers
A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Moonlight Brewing Co.
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Tipple
Wet Hop Winter Ale
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Reality Czeck
Pilsner
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Bombay By Boat
IPA
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14 P° Special Reality Czeck
Pilsner
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9 5/16 °P
Czech-Style Lager
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Black To Reality
Beer
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Boney Fingers
Beer
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Break of Night
Beer
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Calcutta By Clipper
Beer
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Cellar Clown
Märzen-style Lager
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Curious Bird
IPA
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Delhi Double IPA
Double IPA
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Dim Lights
Beer
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Double Calcutta By Clipper
Double Pale Ale
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El Oscuro
Mexican-style Dark Lager
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Fratelli
Italian Pilsner
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Homegrown
Beer
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Idaho 7 Lager
Lager
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Incriminating Evidence
Double IPA
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Lunatic
Beer
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Memory Foam
Beer
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Mild Marker 42
Beer
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Death & Taxes
Black Beer
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Nelson SMASH Lager
Lager
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Old Combine
Beer
Beer Styles at Moonlight Brewing Co
Moonlight Brewing Co brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Wet Hop Winter Ale, Pilsner, IPA, Czech-Style Lager, Beer, Märzen-style Lager, Double IPA, Double Pale Ale, Mexican-style Dark Lager, Italian Pilsner, Lager, and Black Beer. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Live Music: Peter Filice
Oct 23, 2026
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Music by Smokehouse Gamblers
Oct 23, 2026
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Food Truck: The Spot Food Truck
Oct 23, 2026
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Gabacool Provisions
Oct 23, 2026
Enjoy food from Gabacool Provisions food vendor from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Moonlight Brewing.
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Moonlight Halloween Party
Oct 24, 2026
Family friendly Halloween Costume Party with live music from Immortalica (4-6pm) and Electric Funeral (6-8pm). Costumes encouraged.
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Food Truck: Drip Sandwich
Oct 24, 2026
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Food Truck: Gaba Cool Provisions
Oct 25, 2026
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Food Truck: Smash N' Dash Pop
Oct 26, 2026
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Happy Hour
Oct 26, 2026
$2 off selected items during happy hour.
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Taco Tuesday
Oct 27, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Moonlight Brewing Co located?
- Moonlight Brewing Co is located at 3350 Coffey Ln Ste A, Santa Rosa, California, 95403-7412. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Moonlight Brewing Co's hours?
- Current hours are: Tuesdays 4-9pm (Happy Hour All Day! $2 off pints) Wednesdays 4-9pm (Trivia Night) Thursdays 4-9pm Fridays 3-10pm Saturdays 12-10pm Sundays 12-8pm (Happy Hour All Day! $2 off pints) *Well behaved children and dogs are always welcome at our taproom.. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
- How can I learn more about Moonlight Brewing Co?
- Visit http://www.moonlightbrewing.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.