Portage Brewing Company
Walker, Minnesota
Portage Brewing Company
Walker, Minnesota
Welcome to North Country. Portage Brewing is a destination brewery and taproom, nestled just inside Chippewa National Forest, off the banks of Leech Lake, in Walker, MN. Our story is long - one filled with tragedy, rebirth, curiosity, and collaborations.
In 2017, we opened our doors in Walker’s original hospital with a very limited startup budget, 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 spontaneous sours, to wood aged lagers, to classic IPAs, to everything in between.
In 2019, we experienced a catastrophic fire that destroyed our entire brewery, taking us to the very edge of needing to quit. Just a day after the fire tore through our business, we were pulled from an impossible situation by fellow brewers, neighbors, community members, and customers - giving us the energy and resources needed to rebuild what you see today.
Next time you consider traveling for a beer, be sure to come see us in North Country.
On ahead,
Jeff Vondenkamp
Founder + Owner
Visit Us
Boat, Bike, Or Drive Over
Visit Us
Boat, Bike, Or Drive Over
hours
MONDAY: 2-7PM
TUESDAY: 2-7PM
WEDNESDAY: 1-8PM
THURSDAY: 1-8PM
FRIDAY: 11AM-9PM
SATURDAY: 11AM-9PM
SUNDAY: 12-6PM
HOLIDAY HOURS:
THANKSGIVING 11/28: CLOSED
MONDAY 12/23: 1-8PM
TUESDAY 12/24 (CHRISTMAS EVE): 11-4PM
WEDNESDAY 12/25 (CHRISTMAS DAY): CLOSED
MONDAY 12/30 & TUESDAY 12/31: 1-8PM
WENDESDAY 1/1 (NEW YEAR’S DAY): CLOSED
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.
brewery
MADE IN North Country
brewery
MADE IN North Country
Our 10BBL brewhouse showcases 120 barrels of steel fermentation capacity, along with an extensive wood aging cellar.
Focused on an steady rotation of small batch beers, we’re committed to following our brewing team’s interests.
News FROM THE NORTH
UPDATES, BEER FACTS, AND AREA ADVENTURES
News FROM THE NORTH
UPDATES, BEER FACTS, AND AREA ADVENTURES
BLOG
AREA ADVENTURES
Connect
EMAIL, CALL, OR FOLLOW US
Connect
EMAIL, CALL, OR FOLLOW US
Address
107 South 5th Street
Walker, MN 56484
Email
hello@portagebeer.com
Phone
218.547.6217
