Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery

Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery is Kokomo, Indiana's first brewpub, located at 4051 South Lafountain Street. It is primarily known for its house-brewed craft beers and slow-smoked BBQ, offering a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Beer and Beverages The brewpub produces fresh beer in an onsite 3.5-barrel all-grain brewery. They typically have 7 to 12 beers on tap, including regular favorites and seasonal selections.House Favorites: Notable brews include the Kokomonster (8.0% ABV amber ale), Stoplight City Red (Irish-style red ale), and Wildcat Wheat.IPAs: For hop enthusiasts, they offer the Moon Beam I.P.A. with grapefruit aromas and the Hop Hugger I.P.A. featuring Citra hops.Seasonal Brews: Offerings change throughout the year, such as the Mango Tango I.P.A., Raspberry Wheat, and various "Monster" infusions like Maple Monster or Pumpkin Monster.Sampling: Guests can order beer flights or samplers to try multiple varieties. Food Menu Highlights The kitchen specializes in slow-smoked meats using apple and hickory woods and house-made dry rubs.BBQ Entrees: Slow-cooked baby back ribs, hand-rubbed beef brisket, and pulled pork are staples. These are served with signature sauces including Sweet, Smoky, Spicy, and Carolina Mustard.Burgers and Sandwiches: Popular options include the BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger, the Full Moon Burger (topped with portabella mushrooms and Swiss cheese), and a classic Indiana Breaded Tenderloin.Appetizers: Crowd favorites include fried mac and cheese bites, deep-fried pickles, onion rings, and jumbo buffalo wings.Seafood and Steaks: The menu also features hand-breaded catfish, various salmon preparations (Asian, Florentine, or Bourbon Street), and sirloin steaks.Kids' Menu: A dedicated menu for children includes cheeseburgers, grilled cheese, and macaroni and cheese. Weekly Specials and Events Half Moon offers recurring daily deals and seasonal events:Taco Tuesday: Features brisket, pork, chicken, fish, or shrimp tacos starting at $2.25.Wing Wednesday: Offers discounted boneless and bone-in wings along with drink specials like $4.50 Long Islands.Thirsty Thursday: Includes specialized dinner specials, such as a fried green tomato BLT, often paired with a specific house beer.Pint Day: Occurs periodically (e.g., September 25th), offering $5.50 pints and mugs all day.Growler Days: Friday and Saturday typically feature $10 growler fills.Trivia Night: The venue is noted for hosting regular trivia nights. Visitor Information Hours:Monday – Thursday: 11 AM – 11 PM (some sources indicate Wednesday closing at 8:45 PM).Friday – Saturday: 11 AM – 12 AM.Sunday: 11 AM – 11 PM.Services: The restaurant provides dine-in, takeout, delivery (via services like Uber Eats), and catering for private events. Planning: They accept reservations and have a separate bar area as well as a banquet facility for larger groups.