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.

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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.

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.

  • Gravezig

    Oct 23, 2026

  • Live Music Fridays

    Oct 23, 2026

    Enjoy live music performances every Friday evening at Petskull Brewing. Gather with friends for great tunes and craft beer.

  • Food Truck Fridays

    Oct 23, 2026

    Food trucks will be available every Friday alongside great beers. Enjoy delicious food paired with your favorite Petskull brews.

  • Music on the Patio with Tabor String Quartet

    Oct 23, 2026

    Enjoy live classical music from the Tabor String Quartet every Friday evening on Petskull Brewing's patio. Perfect way to unwind after a week with beautiful melodies and great bee…

  • The Super Creeps

    Oct 24, 2026

  • Manitowoc Food Truck Rally

    Oct 27, 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…

  • Trivia Tuesday

    Oct 27, 2026

    Join us every Tuesday evening for Trivia Night. Test your knowledge, enjoy some craft beers and win prizes!

  • Metal Night at PetSkull Brewing

    Oct 27, 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…

  • Trivia Night

    Oct 28, 2026

    Participate in Trivia Night every Thursday at Petskull Brewing for fun questions and prizes. Bring your team and test your knowledge.

  • Food Truck Thursday at Petskull Brewing

    Oct 28, 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.