About

Portage Brewing Company is a destination brewery and taproom nestled in Chippewa National Forest off Leech Lake in Walker, MN. Opened in 2017 in the original hospital building, it survived a catastrophic fire in 2019 through community support and now features a 10BBL brewhouse with 120 barrels of fermentation capacity and a wood aging cellar. They focus on small-batch, curiosity-driven beers, having brewed 240 different styles including spontaneous sours, wood-aged lagers, and classic IPAs.

small batch beers wood aged lagers spontaneous sours classic IPAs
Photos
Brewery venue photo Taproom atmosphere
Products
Chippewa Stout
A rich, dark stout with roasted coffee and chocolate flavors.
Beer
Leech Lake Lager
A crisp, refreshing lager named after the nearby Leech Lake, perfect for a summer day.
Beer
Northwoods IPA
A hop-forward IPA with citrus and pine notes, inspired by the forests of Minnesota.
Beer
Awards
Gold Medal, Minnesota Craft Beer Awards 2022 for Northwoods IPA 2022
Latest News

Recent blog posts: We're Hiring! Brewer (Jan 15, 2026); Sauna Water Has Moved! (Jun 26, 2025); Distribution Partnership: Clear River Beverages (May 23, 2024); Year Seven / Anniversary Week (Mar 22, 2024).