The interplay of botanicals like juniper berries gives gin its characteristic depth and complexity, making it a beloved spirit for cocktails. If you’re not too familiar with gin, or have simply never given it a shot (alcohol pun), there’s a brand-new concept coming to downtown Tucson next month.
The team behind Iron John’s Brewing Company is transforming its current taproom at 222 E. Congress St. into a gin-focused bar named Juniper.
Juniper is set to open on Friday, September 1 and the very last day to grab an Iron John’s beer in the taproom is Monday, August 21. Their current hours are 5 p.m. – midnight on Thursday – Saturday and 1 – 6 p.m. on Sunday. Stay tuned for the hours of operation on Monday, August 21.
So, the family business is expanding! Juniper will not be making their own gin but instead serving a full gin bar with gin-focused cocktails.
In Other Iron John’s News
The team is also still working on reconstructing the Monkey Burger space on 5350 E. Broadway Blvd. #128. The new space will be equipped with plenty of beer and a brand-new food menu.
We’ll keep you in the loop with more information on when they plan to open the doors to the new concept.
Where Else to Drink Their Beer
Have you been to the 28,000-square-foot building at 555 E. 18th St. to grab a beer? 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.
The 18th Street location is open from 5 p.m. – midnight on Thursday – Friday and from 2 – 10 p.m. on Saturday.
As of March 2019, Chris Faitsch, his wife, Rose Faitsch, and their entrepreneurial accomplice, Cory Carpenter, became the sole owners of Iron John’s Brewing Company. They had been gradually accruing shares since 2017 after the original Iron John’s owners parted ways. Most recently, Stuart Lauer and Fletcher McCusker joined the group when Iron John’s merged with Monkey Burger.
Keep up with the latest by following Juniper on Instagram. For more information, visit ironjohnsbrewing.com or follow Iron John’s Brewery on Instagram.
Article written by:
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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