Brewery Profile
Petskull Brewing
A stop at PetSkull Brewing places visitors within Manitowoc’s small but active craft beer scene, where local taprooms function as casual gathering places as much as tasting rooms. The city’s beer culture reflects its Lake Michigan setting and Wisconsin brewing heritage: approachable, neighborhood-oriented, and tied to the rhythms of local residents, weekend travelers, and people passing through the lakeshore corridor. Walking into a brewery here typically means finding the current lineup on the board, talking through pours at the bar, and settling into a setting where the focus is on what is being served that day rather than a formal tasting script.
Travelers exploring this part of Wisconsin often look for a mix of familiar regional styles and rotating craft options. Across the lakeshore and northeast Wisconsin, tap lists commonly lean on drinkable ales, hop-forward IPAs, maltier amber or brown ales, wheat beers, stouts, porters, and seasonal releases shaped by colder winters and busy summer travel months. A visit to PetSkull Brewing fits that pattern as a local stop rather than a destination built around a single flagship identity. For beer-focused visitors, the appeal is in comparing how a Manitowoc brewery approaches the same broader trends found throughout Wisconsin: balanced pub beers, experimental small-batch pours, and styles suited to conversation rather than ceremony.
For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, serving format, and any current hours or events. As with many independent breweries, the best experience comes from treating the visit as flexible: check the board, ask what is fresh or popular, and build a flight or pint around the current selection. Manitowoc itself adds context to the stop, with a walkable lakeshore, maritime history, and a pace that makes a brewery visit easy to fold into an afternoon or evening. Visitors coming from Green Bay, Sheboygan, or other parts of eastern Wisconsin can use PetSkull Brewing as one point in a broader look at the region’s craft beer map, where each taproom reflects its town through the beers being poured, the people at the bar, and the everyday character of the community around it.
Website available
220 N 9th St, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 54220-4637
Phone: 9209465670
Website: http://www.petskullbrewing.com
Hours: Monday CLOSED Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 4:00 – 8:00 (kitchen until 7:30) Thursday 4:00 – 8:00 (kitchen until 7:30) Friday 12:00 – 9:00 (kitchen until 8:00) Saturday 12:00 – 9:00 (kitchen until 8:00) Sunday 9:00 – 3:00 (kitchen until 2:30)
Popular Beers
A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Petskull Brewing.
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Shitter's Full Chocolate Cherry Stout
Stout
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Lotta Sap IPA
IPA
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Creme de Merry Christmas Andes Candies Infused Milk Stout
Milk Stout
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Shitter's Full
Chocolate Cherry Stout
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Lotta Sap
IPA
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Scandinavian Christmas Potion
Winter Warmer
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Creme de Merry Christmas
Andes Candies Infused Milk Stout
Beer Styles at Petskull Brewing
Petskull Brewing brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Stout, IPA, Milk Stout, Chocolate Cherry Stout, Winter Warmer, and Andes Candies Infused Milk Stout. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Conscious Pilot
Jul 3, 2026
Live music event at PetSkull Brewing Company featuring Conscious Pilot. The listing provides the date and venue but no specific start time, so 6:00 PM is assumed.
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J.O.W
Jul 4, 2026
Live music event at PetSkull Brewing Company featuring J.O.W. The listing provides the date and venue but no specific start time, so 6:00 PM is assumed.
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Bacchus Lotus
Jul 5, 2026
Live music event at PetSkull Brewing Company featuring Bacchus Lotus. The listing provides the date and venue but no specific start time, so 6:00 PM is assumed.
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Manitowoc Food Truck Rally
Jul 7, 2026
Join us every Tuesday from May through September for the Manitowoc Food Truck Rally! Enjoy craft beer, cocktails-on-tap, wine, seltzers, ciders, and sodas at PetSkull Brewing with…
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Petskull Pub Quiz with A Couple Rocks
Jul 7, 2026
Monthly PetSkull Pub Quiz Trivia, hosted by Rocky with A Couple Rocks Entertainment. Teams of 1-8 players compete in trivia covering movies, music, TV shows, geography, history, s…
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Trivia Tuesday
Jul 7, 2026
Join us every Tuesday evening for Trivia Night. Test your knowledge, enjoy some craft beers and win prizes!
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Metal Night at PetSkull Brewing
Jul 7, 2026
Weekly metal music nights featuring different bands and metal trivia on select dates. The lineup runs from February 4 through May 27, 2026, with events every Wednesday from 7:00 P…
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Name That Tune with A Couple Rocks at Petskull
Jul 8, 2026
Name That Tune event with A Couple Rocks Entertainment at PetSkull Brewing Company. Dates vary between July 8 and August 5, 2026; the first listed date is used with an assumed 6:0…
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Trivia Night
Jul 8, 2026
Participate in Trivia Night every Thursday at Petskull Brewing for fun questions and prizes. Bring your team and test your knowledge.
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Food Truck Thursday at Petskull Brewing
Jul 8, 2026
Every Thursday, enjoy delicious food from local food trucks while sipping on your favorite Petskull brews. Socialize and enjoy great food and drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Petskull Brewing located?
- Petskull Brewing is located at 220 N 9th St, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 54220-4637. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Petskull Brewing's hours?
- Current hours are: Monday CLOSED Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 4:00 – 8:00 (kitchen until 7:30) Thursday 4:00 – 8:00 (kitchen until 7:30) Friday 12:00 – 9:00 (kitchen until 8:00) Saturday 12:00 – 9:00 (kitchen until 8:00) Sunday 9:00 – 3:00 (kitchen until 2:30). Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
- How can I learn more about Petskull Brewing?
- Visit http://www.petskullbrewing.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.