We hope you are having a great summer and are excited to welcome you back to a fully open taproom once again! That also means you can expect to see live music and events return to the taproom. The first to return is our monthly open mic series, which comes back Thursday, August 5th at 7 PM. This fall we will bring Team Trivia back too! Exciting times! As of July 2021 our hours have expanded for the summer. That means we open at 3 PM on weekdays and stay open later on weekends. Cheers!
Hey Cold Iron fans! We just increased our indoor capacity to 50% aka 100 people. With our large indoor taproom this is still a safe number for all. Michigan requires a mask when you are ordering your beers and moving about the taproom, however not once seated at your table. We are excited to see more of you out and about as things continue to warm up.
Our hours continue to expand as restrictions are loosened which means we are now open from 4 until 9 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4 to 10 PM Fridays, noon to 10 PM Saturdays, and noon to 7 PM on Sundays.
In other news we are celebrating turning 4 years old starting Wednesday, March 17th and continuing through the entire weekend. The celebration will include many new beers going on tap, 50% off all merchandise for the entire week, and a musical performance posted on our Facebook page by Kyle and the Longhairs on Wednesday, March 17th at 7:00 PM. This performance was recorded live inside the Cold Iron taproom thanks to Don Osier! Also thanks to band members Kyle Anderson, Liz Mathias, Shay Bartley, and Andy Makey.
If you are interested in joining Mug Club we will be filling all open spots at the end of March. Please stop in the brewery or email to leave your contact information. We will be in touch at the end of March.
After a long period of takeout sales or patio beers we will be re-opening the taproom this week starting Wednesday. We will be re-opening at 25% capacity which should give everyone plenty of space in our 4000 sq. ft. taproom. Those wishing to dine in will be asked to leave their contact information and that they wear a mask when not seated with their party. Groups are limited to 6 people or less. We have 6-packs, growlers, and crowlers to go if that is more your style and the heated patio is always open! Hours are Wednesday 4-8 PM, Thursday 4-8 PM, Friday 4-9 PM, Saturday 12-9 PM, and Sunday 12-7 PM. Visit us for a beer!
Hey there Cold Iron Brewing fans! Christmas week is here and we are expanding our hours to give you more time for beer. We will be open Tuesday the 22nd from 4-9 PM, Wednesday the 23rd from 4-9 PM, closed on Thursday and Friday the 24th and 25th, open Saturday the 26th from 12-7 PM, and Sunday the 27th from 12-5 PM.
During those hours we are open for takeout beer in 6-packs, growlers, or crowlers as well as dine in beers on our outdoor patio. We installed a 10 foot long infrared heater last week to make that area much warmer!
We also got “Michiconsin” Honey Cream Ale in cans this week to round out our offerings of 6-packs.
Gift cards of $25 or greater are still discounted 10% through the end of 2020 and we have a boatload of new merch waiting for you!
Happy Holidays and cheers to you and yours!
Hey there Cold Iron Brewing fans! We just received a huge shipment of new merchandise and are excited to share with you guys. Check out the photos below! In addition to a bunch of new merch, we also are discounting all giftcards of $25 or more by 10% through the end of 2020. If you aren’t able to make it to Ironwood but would still like to purchase merch or a gift card please send us a message or give us a phone call. We are able to ship!
Hey there! We have another round of changes to taproom operations here at Cold Iron Brewing. As of today, Wednesday, November 18th we are reduced to to-go only sales for at least the next 3 weeks. Takeout options include growler and crowler fills, 6-packs of Ayer St Amber and Drift North IPA, as well as gift cards and merchandise. As you’d expect, masks are still required when you enter the taproom. We appreciate your support this year and will continue to brew great beer for all of us.
Currently Cold Iron Brewing’s taproom has a capacity of 120 people. We do require the wearing of masks at all times except when seated with your party. Hours remain the standard Wednesday through Sunday and are available on our website. We also ask that you practice physical distancing and give other groups adequate space when moving about the taproom. Please do not enter the taproom without a mask! Our employees have been diligently cleaning the taproom and doing their best to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for all. Thank your bartender when you get a chance! If you have any questions please feel free to give us an email, web message, or phone call. We are happy to field inquiries.
Cold Ironwood Fest Bier is now on tap. Our brewmaster Andy shares his tasting notes for our latest beer in a video found here: https://fb.watch/HtmhBuUmq/ . This beer is our “Oktoberfest” beer for 2020, however it is not a Marzen style. In other news, the fall colors are peaking here and our outdoor seating and patio area is going strong. Stop by and enjoy the amazing weather and scenery with a fresh beer.
Hey there, it is time for another taproom update. We just put Blubes on tap and are excited to share it with you! The fall colors are already starting to show and will continue to improve over the next few weeks. Now is the time to plan your fall color excursions to the U.P.
Hey Cold Iron fans! It is that time for another update on the latest happenings here in downtown Ironwood at the world-famous Cold Iron Brewing taproom. As of this week, we are limited to an indoor capacity of 10 people as well as patio seating. The state of Michigan continues to have a mask mandate in place which means you will need to wear a mask to enter the building. Once you are seated you can remove it. Thank you to everyone who has already visited during mask season, you guys are doing a really great job and we continue to feel safe while serving you beer. We are especially excited for October and all of the mask masks that will start to show up, because we can still have fun right?
In other news, blueberries are getting added to Blue Collar Kolsch this week, which means we are one step closer to having our favorite blueberry beer back on tap! Look for this beer in September. For those Drift South Jalapeno fans there is still some of that on tap, however you guys always do a great job of crushing that one and we don’t see it lasting much longer.
Remember Wednesdays are Happy Hour from 3-8 PM, every week. During Happy Hour, pints are $3. Cheers to that!
Hey there Cold Iron fans! It is about time for another update on the latest happenings at Cold Iron Brewing. As of today, Wednesday July 29th, the taproom is operating at full hours. However, starting Friday, July 31st, we will only have patio/outdoor seating and takeout beer. Takeout options include 6 packs, growlers, and crowlers. Check out our homepage or the footer for specific opening and closing times each day. Due to the current Covid-19 status the state of Michigan has a mask requirement in place, so you do have to wear a mask to enter the building and can only stay for a beer if it is consumed on the patio. Our staff is doing everything we can to keep the taproom clean and sanitized, as well as make your visit an enjoyable one. Once you are seated at your table you can drink your beer without having to keep your mask on, that would be awkward. Thanks for your understanding as we adjust our operations throughout the ever-changing coronavirus pandemic.
We installed a crowler machine last month and that bad boy has been spinning off can after 32 oz can. These are perfect for tagging along on your outdoor adventures, especially considering aluminum > glass when playing outside. Our go to crowler fill is a Mosaic Blonde shandy, made with fresh lemonade, but any of the 9 taps are available. We have growlers too and are happy to fill your clean ones. Drift North IPA and Ayer St Amber are available in 6 pack cans to round out the takeout options.
Upcoming beers include: “Peaches & Cream Ale” which goes on tap this week! Also don’t miss this year’s “Ice Out Maple Scotch Ale” which just went on tap last week. This beer was aged in a rye whiskey barrel for 4.5 months and brewed with 100 % Maple Sap.
Pictured below: A snifter of Ice Out Maple Scotch Ale, and a 32 oz. crowler can in the wild near Ironwood.
Hey Cold Iron fans and followers! Here is a quick update on current taproom procedures.
As of today, Monday July 13th 2020, Michigan state law requires all citizens over the age of 5 to wear a mask indoors. This means you will need to wear a mask upon entering our taproom. Our staff will be masked and we ask everyone to maintain physical distance around one another. Full details are posted in the taproom.
Drift North IPA has made the championship match-up in Michigan Beer Drinker’s 2020 Quarantine Madness Bracket Challenge. We won the UP region and have moved on to the final match-up. Voting is open until Friday, July 3rd at 4:30 PM CST. In other news, Cold Iron Brewing’s new outdoor patio is officially open for enjoyment and outdoor beers.
We have been looking forward to writing this post for a long time. We are reopening our taproom this Friday, May 29th, 2020 at 3 PM. We will have taproom hours Friday(3-11 PM), Saturday(noon-11 PM), and Sunday(noon-9 PM).
Here are the changes to taproom and bar operations:
There will be no seating at the bar. Tables have been moved to accommodate social distancing measures.
Please order at the register and follow the bartender’s direction where to pick up your order.
You must wear a mask within 6 feet of the bar. Our bartenders will be wearing masks.
Please seat your group first, and then have one person order for the entire group.
We have removed self-service water as well as popcorn.
We have removed games.
We will be using single-use cups for all pints and mug club pours.
***June 19th update, as of today kids and pets are allowed in the taproom. Thank you for your patience with this, we love seeing your entire family including dogge and are happy to welcome you back! As always, dogs need to be on leash and stay at your table.***
Please email us at: info@coldironbrewing.com if you have any questions.
The Cold Iron taproom is still closed to the public. We are offering takeout sales of 6-packs and bombers via our Ayer Street garage door. Takeout sales are Mondays and Fridays from 4-7 PM. We appreciate everyone who has stopped by for a 6-pack during this unique time and look forward to raising a pint with you in the future, when the time is right. If you find yourself with some Cold Iron beer to drink, please share your beer photos with us via social media or email info@coldironbrewing.com. Cheers!
We currently have our taproom closed to the public until April 14th 2020. At that time we will reevaluate the situation and make a determination whether to reopen or remain closed. We believe closing our doors for the next 3 weeks is the safest option for our patrons and staff. If you have any questions please email us at info@coldironbrewing.com. We look forward to sharing a beer with you in the near future!
After selling our beer via our 9 taps for a few years we’ve finally put some of this delicious stuff into cans. Drift North IPA is now available in 6 packs in a special to-go cooler in our taproom where you can help yourself to as many 6-packs as it takes. We hope your adventures can shine a little brighter with this beer on board and look forward to packaging additional styles in cans over the next year.
Cheers!
With so many great hiking, paddling, and biking locations in the Upper Peninsula, we get excited for doing all of those among the fall colors each year. We are currently showing 5-10% in Gogebic County and the Ironwood, Michigan area. Some of the images below give you an idea of what sort of scenes you can expect to see here over the next 2 months. Growlers of Cold Iron beer pair well with all of these adventures, and we love seeing your photos of Cold Iron beer in the wild, so make sure to share them with us!
We’ve been cruising through a great U.P. summer and can’t believe August is already well underway. With summer comes a wide variety of beer styles on tap here in downtown Ironwood, including a few one-off unique brews. Two of those brews are currently on tap: Strawberry Cheesecake Ale and Chai Stout (goes on tap Friday, August 16th). These beers were given special attention by our brewmaster to create the best taste profile, while still remaining true to their Ale and Stout backbone. The first samples were so enjoyable that these brews just might need to become semi-regular, but you’ll have to be the final judge of that. Give them a try and let us know what you think, cheers!
Just in time for the 4th of July weekend, Cold Iron Brewing has launched its entry into the hard seltzer market: Drift Hard Seltzer. This seltzer is crystal clear, with no sugar added, and is gluten free. With only 99 calories per serving it is light and refreshing, perfect for all your summer activities. Cold Iron brews Drift Hard Seltzer in small batches on site in downtown Ironwood. Our initial flavor is lime, currently on tap. On deck is blueberry, an obvious choice for our region. Cheers!
