Inside Highland Park Brewery: a Visual Tour from La’s Chinatown to the San Juan Pop-Up
By Alexander Ross
Q1: Where is Highland Park Brewery's flagship location, and do they take reservations?
The flagship brewery and taproom is located at 1220 N. Spring Street in Los Angeles, right across from the Los Angeles State Historic Park in Chinatown. The venue operates entirely on walk-in seating, utilizing communal indoor beer hall tables and an outdoor patio garden.
Q2: How does the Washington pop-up taproom operate?
The San Juan Islands pop-up operates as a seasonal satellite venue in Washington. It serves draft beer and packaged cans shipped directly under cold storage from the Los Angeles production facility, providing Pacific Northwest drinkers fresh Highland Park brews without relying on conventional mass distribution networks.
Q3: What beer style is Highland Park Brewery most famous for?
While they brew across numerous styles, their most celebrated creation is Timbo Pils, a hoppy lager that combines the malt backbone and crisp finish of a German-style pilsner with the explosive dry-hopped aromatics of Mosaic and Citra hops. They are equally recognized for dry West Coast IPAs and oak barrel-aged wild ales.
Q4: Is the Chinatown taproom kid-friendly and dog-friendly?
Yes. The Chinatown location allows minors accompanied by adults, featuring family-friendly seating and non-alcoholic beverage options. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor beer garden patio area.
Q5: Can you purchase four-packs to go directly at the brewery?
Yes. The Chinatown facility features dedicated cold cases stocked with fresh cans packaged on their onsite canning line. Inventory rotates weekly, featuring fresh hoppy ales, lagers, and specialty wild ale bottles.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
