Bootlegger's Brewery Tasting Room
Brewery
4.6 (451 on Google)
About Bootlegger's Brewery Tasting Room
Bootlegger's Brewery Tasting Room is the Fullerton home of Bootlegger's Brewery. Its website says founder Aaron Barkenhagen set out to build Fullerton's first production brewery. Google describes it as a compact brewery with a jumping tasting room.
The brewery opened in April 2008 and sold its first keg to a neighborhood bar in downtown Fullerton. Aaron began as a homebrewer and pitched his business plan in an entrepreneurship class at Cal State Fullerton. He started with a 7-barrel brewhouse in a small building.
Year round beers include Chango Mexican Lager, Far Out IPA and Palomino. The website says the company brews about 7500 barrels a year and keeps up to 30 styles on tap across its tasting rooms.
Tours of the production facility are offered by reservation, and Google calls them appointment-only. More people have reviewed Bootlegger's on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Fullerton on this site.
From Bootlegger's own website and its Google listing, read October 21, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Can you tour the brewery at Bootlegger's in Fullerton?
Yes, by appointment. Google lists guided tours as appointment-only, and the website says to call ahead to reserve a private tour of the production facility.
Can I book a private party or catering there?
Yes. The website has a link for catering and private party reservations.
What beers does Bootlegger's make?
Its website names Chango Mexican Lager, Far Out IPA and Palomino as year round beers. It also says the company releases new beers each week.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Which breweries are close by?
NASUNG Sool Co. is 0.2 miles away. Raymond Ave Brewing Company in Anaheim is 1.3 miles away, and Radiant Beer Co. is 2.6 miles away.
Answers come from Bootlegger's website and its Google listing, read October 21, 2026.
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Before you visit Bootlegger's
Expect a lively tasting room run by a family-minded local brewery. Its website says it wants every visitor to feel like part of the family. Friday and Saturday hours run later than the rest of the week.
Check bootleggersbrewery.com for the beer list and the events calendar before you go, since the lineup rotates. If you want a tour, book ahead, because tours are by appointment only.
NASUNG Sool Co. is 0.2 miles away, so it is an easy second stop. Raymond Ave Brewing Company is 1.3 miles away if you want to keep going.