(Michigan City, IN) - A popular brewery in Michigan City is eyeing new digs a little closer to downtown.
Burn ‘Em Brewing held a groundbreaking Thursday at a new location on E. 2nd Street, not far from Blue Chip Casino.
The new brewery will include an event center, taproom space, patio and full-scratch kitchen, in addition to expanding the company’s production and distribution capabilities.
Head brewer Steve Murray started the business with some friends in 2014. Murray says they hope to moved from their current location on Freyer Road by the end of the year and could add 20-30 new jobs.
Clarence Hulce of Michigan City's Economic Development Corporation was one of the many community members in attendance at the groundbreaking. “The city is growing as we continue to see progress in so many arenas throughout Michigan City,” he said. “Projects like this really highlight how our community has partners and collaborators who will come together to create the lively and eclectic spaces that truly make our community special and unique.”
Work has already begun at the site on the corner of F Street and E. 2nd. Hulce and Murray were joined by Michigan City Mayor Duane Parry and representatives of Tonn and Blank Contruction to put shovels in the ground and make the project official.
