Bootlegger's Brewery
The Craft Beer market is expanding daily, and while many of these breweries have amazing products, their focus isn’t always on their consumers. At Bootlegger’s Brewery, our family first mentality has helped us shape the way we do business. As part of the OC community, Bootlegger’s Brewery is committed to ensuring that everyone who comes into one of our tasting rooms, buys a drink or tours our brewhouse becomes more than just a consumer. From the casual drinker to the die-hard fan, everyone who takes a sip from one of our beers becomes a member of our family.
Since 2006, Bootlegger’s Brewery founders Aaron and Patricia Barkenhagen have worked hard to ensure that our family enjoys the best quality craft beer the OC has to offer. With a well versed and knowledgeable staff, our team plays an important role in the growth of our brewery as a whole. With their immeasurable help we unite to provide amazing service and high-quality brews. This family mentality fosters a desire to bring newcomers into the fold, while welcoming back our regulars with open arms.
With tasting rooms in Fullerton, Redlands and Costa Mesa and taps in various venues, there are many ways to enjoy a cold one and know that it is going to be a high quality, locally brewed beer. Be part of the family, we’re ready to welcome you with open arms and a cold one.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
