Over the weekend, Iron John’s Brewing permanently closed at 5350 E. Broadway Blvd. #128 — its final day was Saturday, March 8.
However, as the team mentioned on social media, this isn’t a full-on goodbye. They have plans for a new location elsewhere.
“It’s just the start of something new. We’re actively exploring a new downtown location and can’t wait to share what’s next! We’re extremely grateful for all the love and support from our amazing community — thank you for being part of our journey!”
The Iron John’s team opened this particular location in October 2023. Plans to open the taproom began in early 2020 when Iron John’s Brewing Company merged with the local burger joint, Monkey Burger. In addition to the menu’s burger arsenal, their wood-fired pizzas quickly became a hit at the Broadway location.
Hang tight for details on the brewery’s next move.
In the meantime, visit Iron John’s other taproom at 555 E. 18th St. in downtown Tucson (burgers and pizza are not served at this location). Aside from the beer-drinkin’ area in the massive building is a full-sized indoor soccer field, a small practice area in the southeast corner, and a half-court space to shoot hoops.
Also, in the vicinity, there’s another Iron John’s-owned business: Juniper, a gin-focused cocktail lounge at 222 E. Congress St. The bar operates inside a former Iron John’s taproom.
Iron John’s Brewing at 5350 E. Broadway Blvd. #128 has closed but there is another location at 555 E. 18th St. For more information about the 18th Street taproom or the Juniper cocktail bar at 222 E. Congress St., visit ironjohnsbrewing.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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