Brewery Profile

Turtle Stack Brewery

In historic downtown La Crosse, a visit to Turtle Stack Brewery offers a local view of the city’s craft beer scene without needing to leave the center of town. The brewery focuses on high-quality, handcrafted specialty beers for residents as well as people traveling through the upper Mississippi river valley. When visitors walk into the tasting room, the main point of contact is the beer being made for that market: current pours, seasonal releases, and occasional experimental batches rather than a fixed list of nationally distributed products. Its name comes from a familiar river image, turtles stacked on logs, and that reference fits a brewery shaped by its Mississippi River setting and by a stated interest in giving drinkers a range of choices.

Travelers in this part of Wisconsin often build a stop around the river, downtown La Crosse, and local food and drink rather than a single attraction. Turtle Stack fits that pattern as a brewery whose identity is tied to the community around it. The brewery’s stated philosophy emphasizes quality, local sustainability, variety, and social responsibility, including community involvement and efforts to reduce environmental impact. For a visitor, that means the stop is less about chasing a specific famous beer and more about seeing what the brewery is pouring at the moment. Recurring seasonal releases and one-off experimental beers are part of its approach, so repeat visits may not look exactly the same.

Practical details are best confirmed directly through the tasting room, especially the day’s pours and any current releases. The brewery’s beer is also distributed locally and can be found on tap at several area bars and restaurants, which may be useful for visitors who want to try it during a broader La Crosse itinerary. Because specific amenities are not stated here, travelers should not assume food service, tours, outdoor seating, or event programming without checking ahead. The most reliable plan is to treat the on-site tasting room as the place to sample the brewery’s current lineup, ask what is seasonal or experimental, and learn where else in the area its beers are being served.

Turtle Stack Brewery operates in historic downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, focusing its production on high-quality, handcrafted specialty beers intended for the local community and visitors to the upper Mississippi river valley. The brewery’s philosophy emphasizes Quality, Local Sustainability, Variety, and Social Responsibility, including community involvement and efforts to limit environmental impact. While the main focus is serving the La Crosse area, their beers are distributed locally and can be found on tap in several area bars and restaurants in addition to the on-site tasting room. The name is derived from the common sight of river turtles stacking on logs, symbolizing the brewery's commitment to offering diverse options and promoting freedom of choice within the craft beer market through recurring seasonal releases and experimental one-off brews.

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125 2nd St S, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601-3206

Phone: 608.519.2284

Website: http://www.turtlestackbrewery.com

Hours: Tuesday: 4pm-9pm, Wednesday: 4pm-9pm, Thursday: 4pm-9pm, Friday: 3pm-10pm, Saturday: Noon-10pm, Sunday: Noon-5pm

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Turtle Stack Brewery.

Beer Styles at Turtle Stack Brewery

Turtle Stack Brewery brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes SMaSH Golden Ale, Kolsch, Belgian-Style Blonde Ale, Oat Brown Ale, Strong English Pub Ale, Double IPA, IPA, Dark English-style beer, and Wee Heavy. 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.

  • 4th of July Pre-Orders

    Jul 3, 2026

    4th of July Pre-Orders are available for limited boards to be picked up on July 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Boards will stay fresh until the 4th of July if refrigerated.

  • Friends of the stack Friday

    Jul 3, 2026

    At least one Friday per month from 3-5pm, we invite a local business to host a pop-up in the taproom. See our socials for who is up next!

  • Nature Saturday

    Jul 4, 2026

    Join Nature Place La Crosse for a free family event held on the first Saturday of each month, offering a unique opportunity to learn about local wildlife and ecosystems.

  • American Legion Post 417 Chicken Que

    Jul 4, 2026

    Savor the best chicken on the island! Join American Legion Post 417 for their monthly Chicken Que, supporting veterans and community programs.

  • Thanksgiving Pre-Orders

    Nov 25, 2026

    Thanksgiving Board Pre-Orders are available for limited boards to be picked up on November 25, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Boards will stay fresh until Thanksgiving Day if refr…

  • Winter Holiday Pre-Orders

    Dec 23, 2026

    Christmas/Winter Board Pre-Orders are available for limited boards to be picked up on December 23, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Boards will stay fresh until Christmas Day if re…

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Turtle Stack Brewery located?
Turtle Stack Brewery is located at 125 2nd St S, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601-3206. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Turtle Stack Brewery's hours?
Current hours are: Tuesday: 4pm-9pm, Wednesday: 4pm-9pm, Thursday: 4pm-9pm, Friday: 3pm-10pm, Saturday: Noon-10pm, Sunday: Noon-5pm. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Turtle Stack Brewery?
Visit http://www.turtlestackbrewery.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.