51st State Brewing Co

51st State Brewing Co is a true family operation in Kingsford, right next to Iron Mountain in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. Owner and head brewer Jeff Brickey runs this intimate craft microbrewery with his wife Victoria and their kids — and the passion shows in every pour. Expect a rotating tap list ranging from crisp, approachable lagers to bold IPAs, paired with house-made wood-fired pizza and fresh-baked sourdough bagels produced daily. It’s the kind of relaxed, welcoming brewery that makes the western UP worth the drive. Follow them on Facebook at 51stStateBrewingCo for current tap lists and events.