City commissioners support application for downtown Ironwood brewery

IRONWOOD — Plans to open a brewery in downtown Ironwood advanced Monday when the city commission voted to support an application to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.

The Ironwood Brewery Company’s state application advanced on a 3-0 vote, with Jim Mildren absent and Mayor Annette Burchell abstaining because her husband is involved in the venture.

Former Mayor Bob Burchell said a group of investors purchased the former Gogebic County Senior Center building across from the post office. He briefly summarized the brewery proposal, saying a “tasting room” is planned.

“We hope it will be a nic...