Iron John’s Brewing Company

I stopped by recently and Iron John has made some nice changes. First of all, tastings are available every day now instead of just Saturdays. Secondly, you can order a pint there which is nice. I spoke with someone who worked there and they were able to tell me about the different beers they had available. They had many more styles of beer available than the last time I was there.
A lot of times they go a bit overboard with additives to the beer. Whenever I point out something I don’t appreciate about a beer they made, they tell me that maybe it’s just not for me. With an attitude like that there is no point in improving, because some people like some beer and others don’t. I believe that beer should be well balanced, and that everyone can appreciate that.
Another problem with visiting this place is that it is so small. It gets cramped pretty quickly and they usually only have one person working.

This place was awesome! We came when the brewery was open, but the brewery is very small; it’s not like a regular tap room. But the staff opened any bottle we wanted to try and the brewery is truly a craft beer and one-​of-​a-​kind! I will definitely come back when their pumpkin spice ale comes out!

This place was great. Me and a few friends went to their weekly tasting today and bought a few bottles. The staff is extremely knowledgable about the beer and you can tell the entire crew takes pride in their work. Other than the tasting you can’t actually drink here. It would be nice if they had a room where you could buy a bottle and drink it with friends.

jumping jehosaphat! Great business model — it’s all about small batch quality brewing to achieve a great beer (dammit). So glad we stopped in on our way back north. A consistently delicious lineup that makes me want to hunt down past & future releases. Simply beautiful. They even made me start enjoying porters again — in the middle of the summer. Geisha Coffee Saison was the standout of our tasting that day, based on style preference.

I am not much of a beer aficionado but I do know what tastes good and John’s beer is delicious. Crafting beer has been John’s passion for the past couple of decades and it shows in his beer offerings at Iron John’s brewery. Every Saturday afternoon you can drop by for a free tasting of the most recent offerings. Please do, you will not be disappointed. It’s a great way to familiarize yourself with the distinctive flavors/​colors of each creation. In addition, you will have the opportunity to chat with the man himself who will be hard at work creating the next batch of brews but will always take a moment to share his passion with you!

There was a draw to this company from the first time I heard about them. I loved their idea of smaller batch beer, their packaging and eventually their actual beer. Usually I just get their Diego at Rincon but last weekend we decided to check out the actual brewery and taste some of their other brews. I didn’t realize you couldn’t get a pint of beer there, this is a tasting room only and for a suggested donation of $ 2 you can taste everything they have available at the time. So we did, and honestly enjoyed all of their beers. There were a couple that stood out more than others but there wasn’t one I wouldn’t have enjoyed going home with. Unfortunately we stopped in on our way to Brew at the Zoo so we couldn’t buy any then but we will be back to pick and choose a few very soon! Also the couple of employees that were serving at the time were friendly and very helpful, easily navigating the small crowd that began to accumulate.

Incredibly smooth beer. Had high expectations of a small batch brewery in Tucson and I was still blown away. Every beer I tried tasted very high quality and a perfect balance of flavors. Took two bottles of my favorites home with me «Nacho and Dragon Lady» and I view them as premium bottles of beer, similar to that of certain Belgian import bottles.

Simplemente la major micro’cervecería en Tucson! O como decimos en México, esta es una cerveza 100% ARTESANAL! (Handcrafted).
He ido a este establecimiento varias veces y NUNCA me han decepcionado. Todos los que trabajan ahí son muy amables y hospitables.
Cada semana tienen un nuevo producto. Aunque esto es una de las cosas que caracterizan a Iron John, puede ser también uno de sus mas grandes problemas. Muchas veces cuando tienen una cerveza deliciosa tienes que esperar un largo tiempo para saborearla de nuevo. Sin embargo, en lo que esperas a que la vuelvan a crear, puedes disfrutar de sus otras creaciones.
No puedo esperar a la proxima semana para ver con que sabor nos sorprenderán!

An unexpected find! Was looking for craft breweries to sample. This was in a small industrial complex. just a small front room and small tasting room. The owner took us back to see his operation and explained the whole process. Interesting concept of a few select flavors every month. They hand bottle in 473ml neat looking bottle that you bring back for recycling when your done with the beer. We sampled (and then bought) a bottle) of Chicanery and San Patricio. Very tasty and flavorful. Loved the stories on how they were made. Definitely a favorite. Will be looking forward to having them available in restaurants.

Iron John is such a unique brewery, there have a very «culinary» approach to their beer brewing process. They hand bottle each batch which limits to only 250 bottles per week and they rotate all the different types every time. The tasting room is small but Anna, who hosted us today was super friendly and knowledgable about the background. Ask her about the history of the name iron john and why they named each beer, you’ll get a treat of history lessons!
Swing by and try their one year anniversary beer — Anno Primo before it’s gone!

Iron John’s is a great place. The beer is amazing. It seems they have three beers each week. It also seems they often sellout in the same week. You can join their email list and they will send you the release schedule.
This is a tiny place in an office complex. On Saturday they have tastings. Look for the sign at Broadway and then another sign (east side of the road) at the office complex.
The first time I visited I was celebrating my birthday we came for the Saturday tasting. I had about ten people meeting me and we were all taken care of. This is not a taproom. In fact they only sell beer in the bottle, nothing is on tap. People started their tastings as they arrived. Some of the people in our group were beer experts and some weren’t. Everyone got all the information they wanted.
The staff is amazing. The day I was celebrating my birthday we were served by the owner’s son. Everyone was at a different place in their tasting and everything went smoothly. Many people purchased beer to take home.
Two weeks ago we were given a beer week coupon for a free tasting and $ 2.00 off. What a perfect excuse to go back! We enjoyed our tasting and bought a bottle of beer to take home. Annabelle poured our tastings and she was so knowledgeable and friendly. We got another $ 1 off for bringing back an empty bottle. They also have the most amazing local bread, a great palate cleanser.
This is a wonderful local Tucson business. This beer makes a delicious and attractive gift. I love this beer and this business. Go and try their beer; I don’t think you will be disappointed.

Amazing people and even better beer! So lucky we have these amazing gifted Brewers here in tucson! Love you guys!

Pfft! All these five star reviews… as if.
Today, I got on my Harley and decided to cause some old school trouble in midtown… and perhaps take some «hotshot darling upstart» brewers down a notch or two. The guys at Iron John’s were in for some rough trade.
Okay. My first gripe: I rode by the place two times and couldn’t find it. I actually had to use the handy Unilocal map feature. Sheesh… how about some signage guys?
For Luddites like myself, Iron John’s is in the middle of an office/​business park strip mall. Traveling south on Plumer from Broadway Boulevard, it’s almost across the street from Laverna’s Coffee and breakfast café. If you hit the University of Arizona annex fields, or the SilverRoom, you’ve gone way too far… ahem, like I did. Street numbers are quite a novelty for me. 245 S. Plumer Ave, #27.
My other beef? It’s not a tap room. And it’s never gonna be. Which is pretty smart, if you think about it. No headaches, no belligerent sots.
No getting my day drink on.
There are, as mentioned in other reviews, some pretty solid restaurants and bars where you can enjoy their product in bottles or draft. Tap and Bottle, Good Oak, Rocco’s, & Pizzeria Bianco to name a few.
Iron John’s is a bottle shop, and they offer tastings and delicious samples of their current batch.
It is good beer… damn good beer.
I tried their American style Lager, and a delicious raspberry infused ale. Both were phenomenal, and if I hadn’t been on my bike, would have taken home two or three bottles.
I met the owner and I met the brewmaster, both gentlemen named John. Makes it simple.
These guys are the real deal– nothing fancy except for their sweet ass reasonably priced brew. They brew on Mondays and bottle on Thursdays– two high quality creative runs a week, never the same, really seasonal and really local.
I told them I was going to pan them in this review, you know, because of the hidden location and no taps.
But the real? Their beer and good nature totally merit a perfect rating.
Good luck hombres– I’ll be back!
And you? You should buy some Iron John’s beer.

What a brewery! Free tastings on Saturdays. They even gave us a tour of the brew facility. Excellent assortment of beers and they even have a calendar with all of their upcoming release dates. Very interesting and unique beers. Will definitely be going back to buy more!

OK, so far I’ve only gotten to sample a couple of their stouts. But wow oh wow. These guys can brew. Mole stout that leaves your mouth lingering with the complex spiciness of a tasty Oaxacan dinner. Or a bourbon-​casked stout that perfectly blends the flavors of a traditional stout with the overtones of a southern whiskey. Just fine. Sound like something you’d like to try? Well too bad, cause they don’t brew the same thing more than once. At least not yet. Instead, they are ambitiously going for 50 brews in their first year. I’ll drink to that!
Oh yeah, when I was last in, they were starting up their Christmas seasonal. could have sat in there all afternoon just smelling that brew. Think hops wrapped in spruce tips. I’m perhaps a little more excited for the holiday season after that visit!
Beers can also be found distributed locally – Plaza, Rumrunner, Tap & Bottle, The Good Oak.
Lastly, expect to pay a refundable $ 1 deposit per bottle. They believe in recycling and want to make sure you do too. Kudos to them.

Welcome to my new Guilty Pleasure. Iron John’s has a new brew each week, impeccable high standards (they toss out anything that doesn’t meet standards), and enthusiasm for quality beer oozes from every pore and square inch. My only issue is that I spend way too much here. Do yourself a favor, or get yourself a new vice, depending how you look at it, and stop by on a Saturday to taste, chat, enjoy, and buy more than you planned when you walked in, because it’s just. that. Awesome!!!

This place is amazing! This place strives to create the best beers without cutting any corners. Everything is done the right way — with the best ingredients and the utmost of care. John is a fantastic brewmaster, and if you visit his shop, he’ll be happy to tell you everything you wanted to know about the particular beer you’re buying. Certainly worth a visit.

I went with a couple friends to their Saturday tastings — which are free! The place is teeny, tiny and John himself is there to answer questions and give tours. It is more of an artisan brewery than a craft brewery. For instance, John only makes a beer once then moves onto a new recipe. So, every time you try one of his beers, it is going to be different. The styles are experimental too. Expect unique local and seasonal ingredients like creosote, coffee, and interesting grains. I really love the concept. And if you can’t make a Saturday tasting, Iron John’s is usually on tap at Good Oak and Prep & Pastry. Those just happen to be two of my favorite local spots, so I appreciate John’s creative beers as well as his discriminating philosophy on distribution.

This has quickly become one of my favorite breweries in Tucson. A few of their beers rank among the best I have ever had. Definitely grab their Oak-​N-​Rye Barleywine Ale if you ever see it. For a whisky and bourbon fan like myself, it is outstanding.

I bought 4 beers from Iron John’s Brewing Company and they were all superb! I just took my bottles back in and bought 4 more. I can’t wait to try this next set!

This fledgling business has not been open very long and it’s not much too look at, but boy do they make some great beer.
Basically, they are storefront with a small brewing room off to the side. I stopped by on a day they did not happen to be open, but John, the owner and man behind the beer, was there and was very accommodating. He said he’d be happy to sell me some beer. I got the Viejo Imperial IPA. You get a 750 ml bottle of beer that you get about two pints from. Now, it’s not necessarily cheap but you get extremely fresh, hand crafted beer that’s REALLY, REALLY GOOD.
They sent me with a flyer that says they do tastings on Saturdays. I am definitely gonna go have some samples and, while I am there, pick up another bottle of Viejo.
If you are into craft beer, you owe it to yourself to go check this place out.