Moonraker Brewing Thread

Visited for the first time yesterday and the coming soon board had can releases on 5/5 and 5/12. I think they usually run out day of? Not sure if they ever do stealth ones.

I was really blown away by the amount of space they have. Pulled up out front and thought it was like a converted dentist office but it tunnels further and further back into some expansive lagunitas type campus/wonderland. Food trucks, tons of seating, cornhole, dog and kid friendly, killer spot. I used to live about 2 minutes away but that was before even knee deep was there. Wish moonraker was around in those days.

 

Do they have any plans for expansion? I'd love to get cans without having to drive all the way up there.

 

They dropped off cans of Slingjaw at Beer Rev one time, but that was a while back. I haven't seen anything other than some kegs here and there since.

 

Moonraker discussions were in the Sacramento/Rocklin/Auburn thread, but this is as good of a time as any to make it its own.

As far as fills, they only do Growlers. They don't have a crowler machine.

As far as distribution, I found a store that had a couple of their cans for sale and I asked them about it. They said that Moonraker does not distribute, and for them to offer the cans for sale, they went to Auburn for a pickup like everyone else.

Even though select Bay Area bars have their beers on tap, even that seems very spotty as if Moonraker doesn't want to give up their stuff. I'm glad Beer Rev had a bunch of their stuff on for their 7th anniversary, and Liquid Gold got a keg of Jungle Crush.

 

As mentioned above, I have about 50+ posts about Moonraker in the Sacramento/Auburn Thread. Lots of good info there: Also pics and info 2 weeks ago, the 1 year anniversary party and can release. https://www.beeradvocate.com/commun...burn-brewery-and-release-thread.447921/page-8

Moonraker recently got their own Wild Goose Canning line so they are now doing cans more frequently. About every 2 to 3 weeks or so lately. BUT, they have not posted their May release schedule yet. Should be anyway day now.

They do have several great beers on tap right now. You can also get a growler filled.

Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/moonrakerbrewing/?hl=en

Biggest hits from the 1 year Anniversery can release were Electric Lettuce and Double Citra Crush. Yojo and Holy Hermit were great as expected as well.

 

Couple pics to get this thread going...

Electric Lettuce DIPA


Citra Double Crush. Still at 4.44 on untappd https://untappd.com/b/moonraker-brewing-company-citra-double-crush/2046632



Their flagship.... YOJO ipa

 

And most local peoples favorite... The People's Champ... HOLY HERMIT dipa. Citra and Amarillo hops.

 

We used to get cans in Amador County but the past 4-5 months its dried up. Thinking of heading over friday, what is their growler fill policy?

 

2 New CANS today at Moonraker. 3pm.

Miss Conduct Blonde Ale
Zulu Haze NE IPA with Simcoe and Citra

Also looks like they picked up yet another award. 2017 Gold at the San Diego International Beer Comp. For Moasic Crush NE Pale Ale

 

May and early June release schedule for MOONRAKER.

They are going next level with NEW beers on tap and a few can releases. Some variety as well, West Coast ipa, NE ipa, Amber and even a Stout.

Goofy Foot-Nelson W/C IPA
5/3/17

Zulu Haze & Miss Conduct Can Release
5/4/17

Mosaic Double Crush
5/10/17

Equinox Double Crush
5/11/17

Mosaic Double Crush Can Release
5/12/17

New Juicy IPA & Zamboni Haze
5/17/17

Scarlett JoHOPsson (amber)
5/17/17

All Hops on Deck
5/19/17

Citra Crush
5/24/17

Danksters Labrewtory
5/25/17

Dilorissss
5/26/17

Citra Crush & Zamboni Haze Can Release
5/26/17

Jungle Crush, Delusions of Clouds (Pure Collab IPA), Wicked Whisper (Stout)
6/1/17

Jungle Crush & Delusions of Clouds Can Release
6/2/17

 

Wow, thanks for posting. I may have to find a reason to get up there on the 12th for that Mosaic Crush can release. But not sure I can get justify waiting in A 3 hour line on a work day lol

 

That super long line on Friday 4/21 was just for the 1 year anniversary cans. By Sunday 4/23 there was little to no line for the same cans.

With the new canning line, the release will be more frequent. This will also keep some of the hype down.

The release a few days ago had little lines. They had cans the next day as well.

 

Hit Moonraker right after 12pm to try and beat the crowds on Sunday. Packed when we got there, word is out. But the additional picnic table seating outside helped.

The Alvarado Street Collab "Electric Lettuce" DIPA was great. Really good. Hopefully they will keep making that one.



I was also easily able to bring home cans of Zulu Haze IPA and Miss Conduct blonde Ale. Plenty left for everyone all weekend.

 

shit my favorite moonraker beer!

i think i might need to make an iso for some of this guy

 

I'm excited that I'm finally going to be able to get to this place on Saturday!
It looks like they are releasing Mosaic Crush cans on Friday. Any chance of there being some left on Saturday, around 2 PM?
Also...does anyone know if they fill up 64 oz and/or 2L growlers from other breweries (if the logo is covered up)?

 

They do fill up growlers from other breweries. And lately cans have been lasting through the weekend so I'd say you have a very good shot at getting some!