Ashland's Craft Beer, Brewed Here
Deep Water Grille has brewed handcrafted beer on-site in Ashland, WI since 2001. As a locally owned brewpub, every pint on tap is made in-house — from classic ales and lagers to rotating seasonal styles. The brewery sits steps from the dining room, so what's fresh is always on the menu.
Brewed On-Site in Ashland Since 2001
Deep Water Grille has been locally owned and continuously operating since 2001, making it one of the longest-running brewpubs on the south shore of Lake Superior. The beer isn't trucked in or contract-brewed somewhere else. It's made here, in Ashland, on equipment the team knows intimately, in small batches that reflect the seasons and what the brewers want to drink.
Brewing on-site gives the kitchen a genuine advantage. Fresh beer available at the source means pairings with the food menu are a natural part of the experience, not an afterthought. We're rooted in the Lake Superior region and northern Wisconsin, and that context shapes what we brew and how we serve it. When you sit down at Deep Water Grille, the beer in your glass was made in the same building.
Always brewed on-site.
Handcrafted Beer on Tap, Rotating Seasonally
Our tap list spans core year-round styles alongside rotating seasonal and limited offerings. Whether you lean toward a crisp lager, a sessionable ale, a rich stout, or something lighter, there's enough variety that a table with mixed preferences will find something worth drinking. We brew what we like and we keep the options honest.
The selection changes with the seasons and with what the brewing team is working on. Ask your bartender what's new or what's about to go. Repeat visits often turn up something that wasn't on the menu last time, and that's the point. Freshness and rotation are baked into how we operate.
Deep Water Grille Tap List Pairs with the Full Food Menu.
The craft beer selection is built to complement what's coming out of the kitchen. Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, and brick-oven pizza all have natural pairings available on tap. Browse the Deep Water Grille menu to see what's on and plan your visit around what sounds good together.
The Brewpub Experience at Deep Water Grille
Beer Brewed Steps From Your Table
There is no distance between the brewing tanks and the tap handle. What's poured on a Friday might have been finished earlier that week. That freshness is something a packaged beer can't replicate, regardless of brand or reputation. Drinking here means drinking it at the source, which is a different thing entirely.
Deep Water Grille is an Ashland institution. Over two decades of locals and visitors pulling up a barstool, not because it was trendy but because the beer is good and the food backs it up. The dining room doesn't try to replicate a big-city craft beer bar. It's a northern Wisconsin brewpub with its own character, shaped by the community around it.
Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, and brick-oven pizza all share the menu with the tap list for a reason. When the kitchen and the brewery share the same building, natural pairings follow.
Craft Beer Questions, Answered
Does Deep Water Grille brew its own beer on-site?
Yes. Deep Water Grille brews all of its beer on-site at the brewpub in Ashland, WI. We have been doing it since 2001. Every beer on tap is made in-house by our own brewing team, not contract-brewed off-site or sourced from another brewery. If it's on tap, we made it here.
How often does the Deep Water Grille tap list change?
The tap list rotates seasonally and includes both year-round core styles and limited rotating selections that reflect what the brewing team is working on. There's no fixed schedule, but the lineup genuinely changes throughout the year. Ask your server or bartender what's new or seasonal when you visit.
What styles of craft beer does Deep Water Grille brew?
The tap list at Deep Water Grille typically includes a range of styles: ales, lagers, stouts, and lighter session beers are all part of the rotation. Seasonal variations bring additional styles throughout the year. We brew what we enjoy drinking, so the variety tends to reflect honest regional craft brewing rather than chasing trends.
Are growlers available at Deep Water Grille's brewery?
For current growler availability, call us directly at (715) 682-4200 or stop in. Our staff can confirm what's available to go on any given day. Availability may vary depending on the current tap list and what's ready to fill, so it's always worth a quick call before you make the trip specifically for a growler fill.
What food pairs well with Deep Water Grille's handcrafted beer?
Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, and brick-oven pizza all pair naturally with the beers we brew. The kitchen and the brewery share the same building and the same team, so the food menu and tap list are designed to work together. Browse our food menu to see the full selection and find your pairing.
Come Taste What's on Tap in Ashland
Come in and drink something that was brewed down the hall. Deep Water Grille is Ashland's brewpub, and the tap list changes often enough that there's always a reason to come back. We'll pour you something fresh.
