Great Lakes Announces Fall Lineup, New Variety Packs

You can click on the word “release” in any post to see all of the latest release calendars. Now this update from Great Lakes Brewing in Cleveland, Ohio:

CLEVELAND, Ohio Jul 29, 2025 — 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.

About Great Lakes Brewing Co.:

Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) is Ohio’s original craft brewery, founded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway in Cleveland, Ohio. GLBC is independent and employee-owned and serves 16 states and Washington, D.C. with its award-winning portfolio of fresh, flavorful, and innovative crafted beverages including Vibacious® Double IPA, Midwest IPA, Dortmunder Gold® Lager, and a robust selection of seasonal and limited release offerings. Learn more at greatlakesbrewing.com

Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) is Ohio’s original craft brewery, founded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway in Cleveland, Ohio. GLBC is independent and employee-owned, and serves 16 states and Washington, D.C. with its award-winning portfolio of fresh, flavorful, and innovative crafted beverages including Vibacious® Double IPA, Midwest IPA, Dortmunder Gold® Lager, and a robust selection of seasonal and limited release offerings. Learn more at greatlakesbrewing.com.

Founded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) is Ohio’s original craft brewery. Independent for over 30 years and employee owned since 2018, we are proud to serve 14 states and Washington D.C. with an award-winning and beloved selection of fresh, flavorful, and innovative craft beers. From year-round favorites like Dortmunder Gold Lager and Hazecraft IPA to seasonal classics like Christmas Ale and Oktoberfest, to our innovative limited releases and pub exclusive offerings, we hope you’ll crack one open with us soon, because we remain committed to the craft.

Great Lakes Brewing Company is a well-known craft brewery based in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway, it was one of the pioneering breweries in the American craft beer movement. The brewery is known for its high-quality beers and commitment to using locally sourced ingredients when possible.

Great Lakes Brewing has a wide variety of beers, with some of their flagship brews being:
Dortmunder Gold – A flagship lager known for its balanced maltiness and smooth finish.
Edmund Fitzgerald Porter – A rich and robust porter with chocolate and coffee flavors.
Conway’s Irish Ale – A smooth, malty amber ale named in honor of the Conway brothers.

The brewery has also created a strong reputation for seasonal and limited-edition brews, like their popular Christmas Ale, which has become a fan favorite during the holidays.

Great Lakes Brewing Company is also deeply involved in the local community, and its brewery in Cleveland often offers tours, a brewpub with food, and a cozy atmosphere for beer lovers.

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