Welcome to North Country. Portage Brewing Company is a destination brewery and taproom, nestled just inside Chippewa National Forest, off the banks of Leech Lake, in the small community of Walker. Our history is a long story - one filled with inspiring projects, collaborations, tragedy, and a rebirth.

In 2017, we opened our doors in Walker’s original hospital with very limited startup capital, and a mission to bring a high quality craft brewery to the community of Walker. Stemming from our roots in homebrewing, we made anything that struck our curiosity. To date, we’ve brewed 240 different brands of beer, ranging from wild sour beer, to wood aged lagers, to IPA, to everything in between.

In 2019, we experienced a catastrophic fire that destroyed our entire brewery and taproom, taking us to the very edge of needing to quit. Just a day after the fire struck, we were pulled from an impossible situation by hundreds of fellow brewers, neighbors, community members, and customers, giving us the energy and resources we needed to rebuild what you see today.

Next time you’re considering travel for a beer, we hope you’ll come North and see us.

On ahead,

Jeff Vondenkamp
Founder + Owner

hours

MONDAY: 2-7PM

TUESDAY: 2-7PM

WEDNESDAY: 1-8PM

THURSDAY: 1-8PM

FRIDAY: 11AM-9PM

SATURDAY: 11AM-9PM

SUNDAY: 12-6PM

Traveling Here

Address: 107 5th St South, Walker, MN 56484

By Car: We are just south of Highway 371 on 5th Street South. Click the way-point on the right for Google Maps directions.

By Boat: We are just two blocks South of the Walker City Docks. With roughly 20 boat parking spots available, hop off and walk on up to the taproom. GPS Coordinates: 47°N, 94°W

By Bike: We are just two blocks South off the Heartland State Trail. turn onto 5th Street, heading away from the lake, and you'll see us just off to the left. Bike parking is available around back.

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