Great Lakes Announced Fall Lineup with New Variety Packs, Returning Seasonals

Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces new and returning fall releases including seasonal classics and new variety packs.

Fall Fan Favorites Return: The brewery’s seasonal favorite Oktoberfest returns to all distribution markets in August, in 6-Pack Cans, 12-Pack Cans, 6-Pack Bottles, 12-Pack Bottles, and Draft. The popular brew, which received a 94 Beer Connoisseur rating, will also be served on tap at Cleveland Oktoberfest where GLBC returns as the Official Craft Beer Sponsor.

GLBC’s fruited wheat line once again transitions from current Strawberry Pineapple Wheat to the autumnal Cran Orange Wheat in 6-Packs and Draft. The 5% fruited ale begins its extended season beginning in September, with a fall-friendly flavor profile and award-winning packaging design.

73 Kolsch Now in 12 oz. Cans:

73 Kolsch, GLBC’s collab brew with Cleveland football legend and Hall of Famer Joe Thomas shifts from 16 oz. Can 6-Packs to 12 oz. Can 12-Packs throughout Northern Ohio beginning in August. The easy-drinking tailgate-friendly 73 Kolsch will also be available in Draft, and 19.2 oz. cans at select venues. The beer’s release will be celebrated with a limited 73 Kolsch merch collaboration by GV Art + Design.

Nosferatu Double Red IPA Returns to The Double Feature IPA Series:

For even more hops in the night, the bold Nosferatu Double Red IPA is back in 6-Pack 12 oz. Cans and Draft for a limited time this August, as part of GLBC’s Double Feature IPA Series. Brewed with Simcoe and Cascade hops, Special Roast and Crystal Malt, Nosferatu is known for its rich, roasty hop bite.

Mix Pack Mixes up Rotation:
Great Lakes Mix Pack 12-Pack rotates in August, with new artwork and a fresh selection of four GLBC beers to please a variety of tastes:

• Midwest IPA: GLBC’s “nice” drinkable year-round IPA, brewed with a blend of Triumph, Strata, Cascade, and Citra hops (7.0% ABV)
• Cold Rush Premium Light Lager: the year-round 100 calorie Northern Ohio exclusive (4.0% ABV)
• Dortmunder Gold Lager: Cleveland’s original craft lager, and the brewery’s well-balanced flagship since 1988 (5.8% ABV)
• Edmund Fitzgerald Porter: the brewery’s celebrated porter and tribute to the legendary freighter’s fallen crew, brewed with Chocolate Malt and Roasted Barley (6.0% ABV)

Vibacious “Double Trouble” Variety 6-Pack Serves Three Scary-Good Double IPAs:
The brewery’s popular year-round Vibacious Double IPA and Juicy Vibacious Double IPA join forces in the new Halloween-themed Double Trouble Variety Pack, which also introduces a new pack-exclusive 9.5% ABV Blood Orange Vibacious Double IPA. The pack hits all GLBC markets for a limited time beginning in September.