Brewery Profile

Whittier Brewing Company

A visit to Uptown Whittier’s beer scene can include a stop inside one of the city’s most recognizable buildings. Whittier Brewing Company operates in the historic Nixon Building, a 1923 structure identified as a National Historic Landmark and still noted as the tallest building in Whittier. For a visitor walking in, the setting is a major part of the experience: the brewery and taproom function within a space where modern brewing infrastructure sits against established architectural character. Rather than feeling separated from its neighborhood, the brewery is tied closely to the Uptown district and serves as a local gathering point for people coming in for beer made on the premises.

Travelers exploring beer in Southern California often look for more than a packaged product; they tend to seek out taprooms where the beer is served close to the source and where the setting says something about the community around it. Since specific beer names and house styles are not established here, the most accurate expectation is a range of handcrafted beers brewed on site, with the current selection best learned at the bar. A stop at Whittier Brewing Company fits into a regional beer itinerary as a way to pair a brewery visit with a historic urban setting, especially for visitors already spending time in Uptown Whittier’s walkable commercial area.

Practical details should be confirmed directly with the brewery before visiting, especially current hours, the day’s pours, food arrangements, event schedules, and any age or seating policies. The taproom is the place to confirm what is available when you arrive, since draft lists can change and no fixed lineup is provided here. Visitors interested in architecture may also want to allow a little time to take in the Nixon Building itself and its role as a prominent local landmark. For those planning a low-key stop, the main draw is straightforward: on-premises beer in a taproom set within a historic Whittier building.

Whittier Brewing Company operates within the historic Nixon Building in Uptown Whittier, California, utilizing the structure's architectural significance as a backdrop for its production and taproom operations. The Nixon Building, constructed in 1923, is recognized as a National Historic Landmark and remains the tallest structure in the city, providing a prominent local landmark for the brewery's location. WBC focuses on producing handcrafted beers brewed on the premises, serving as a central community gathering point within the historic context of the Uptown district. The brewery occupies a space that blends modern infrastructure with the building's established architectural character.

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13002 Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601, USA, Whittier, California, 90601

Phone: (562) 325-5636

Website: https://whittierbrewing.com/

Hours: ["Monday: Closed","Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM","Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM","Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM","Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM"]