Brewery Profile

Hoppy Girl Brewing

In Wabasha’s small craft beer landscape, this is a brewery with a compact, local-scale footprint rather than a large taproom model. Hoppy Girl Brewing operates from a converted garage next to a Bed & Breakfast, giving visitors a sense of a working small-batch space attached to a specific address and neighborhood. The brewery is also known as Turning Waters Back Alley Brewing Co., a name that fits its behind-the-main-street, small-production character. A visitor arriving at the taproom should expect the focus to be on the beer itself: hand-crafted pours made in limited batches, with styles that are not necessarily the kinds of beers found at typical bars. Brewmaster Ford Pearson oversees the brewing, with an emphasis on precision, refinement, and flavor depth.

For travelers moving through this part of Minnesota, a stop here fits the pattern of seeking out local producers, independent taprooms, and places that show how beer is made on a smaller scale. Visitors who enjoy trying beers tied closely to their place of production may find the experience more informative than simply ordering a familiar style elsewhere. The stated approach at Hoppy Girl Brewing centers on rich and complex flavors, so the taproom is best suited to people who like sampling and comparing rather than looking only for a single standard option. Because the brewery’s beers are described as not commonly available at ordinary bars, the visit itself is the main opportunity to see what is being poured.

The taproom is at 136 Bridge Avenue in Wabasha. Since the known amenities are limited, visitors should not assume food service, outdoor seating, entertainment, or other extras without checking first. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, and contacting the brewery by phone or email is the best way to verify current hours before making a special trip. That is especially useful for a small-batch operation, where availability can change and the selection may depend on what has recently been brewed. For those already staying nearby or exploring Wabasha, the brewery can be approached as a straightforward tasting stop: check the hours, go to the taproom, and ask what is on for the day.

Hoppy Girl Brewing operates out of a converted garage adjacent to a Bed & Breakfast in Wabasha, Minnesota. The brewery is overseen by brewmaster Ford Pearson, who emphasizes precision and refinement in crafting small-batch beers with rich and complex flavors. Known also as Turning Waters Back Alley Brewing Co., it produces hand-crafted brews that are not commonly available at typical bars. The brewery maintains a taproom at its location on 136 Bridge Avenue, where patrons can sample a variety of unique beer styles. Contact information and current hours are available via phone or email.

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136 Bridge Ave, Wabasha, MN 55981, USA, Wabasha, Minnesota, 55981

Phone: (651) 564-1568

Website: https://www.hoppygirlbrewing.com/

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