Great Lakes Brewing Co. Unveils Barrel Aged Caramel Pecan Blackout Stout & Snowscape Winter Lager: Two Seasonal Releases Showcasing Cleveland Craft Beer Excellence

Cleveland, Ohio’s iconic Great Lakes Brewing Co. is rolling into the season with two standout releases that highlight the brewery’s signature balance of tradition, creativity, and bold flavor expression. The return of Barrel Aged Caramel Pecan Blackout Stout and the seasonal favorite Snowscape Winter Lager gives craft beer fans two dramatically different, but equally compelling, reasons to celebrate winter drinking season. Both beers arrive wrapped in striking label art and built on the brewery’s long‑standing reputation for quality, innovation, and Midwest craft beer leadership.

Barrel Aged Caramel Pecan Blackout Stout: A Bold, Flavor‑Packed Imperial Stout

The new Barrel Aged Caramel Pecan Blackout Stout pushes the boundaries of Great Lakes Brewing Co.’s legendary Blackout Stout lineage. Brewed as a flavored imperial stout and clocking in at 11.4% ABV, this seasonal release layers rich caramel sweetness, toasted pecan character, and deep, roasty malt complexity. Aged in barrels to amplify warmth and depth, this stout delivers a decadent, dessert‑leaning profile while maintaining the bold darkness that defines the Blackout Stout series. The16-oz can label’s moonlit, power‑outage cityscape perfectly mirrors the beer’s theme: bold, dark, and unforgettable.

Snowscape Winter Lager: A Balanced, Seasonal Lager Built for Cozy Moments

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Snowscape Winter Lager showcases Great Lakes Brewing Co.’s mastery of clean, malt‑forward lager brewing. At 6.0% ABV, Snowscape Winter Lager offers a rich yet balanced winter lager experience with layered malt flavors, smooth drinkability, and a warming seasonal profile. The label art—featuring a glowing cabin interior, snowy mountains, and a peaceful winter landscape, captures the beer’s cozy, fireside appeal. Snowscape Winter Lager is crafted to elevate winter gatherings, après‑ski evenings, and cold‑weather celebrations in 12-oz bottles and 12-oz cans.

Label Text Great Lakes Barrel-Aged Caramel Pecan Blackout Stout:

“Bold and dark as a power-less metropolis, this special edition of our Barrel Aged Blackout Stout balances rich caramel depth and toasted pecan character.”

Label Text Great Lakes Snowscape Winter Lager:

“This rich yet balanced Winter Lager elevates seasonal moments with a range of layered flavors.”

About Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Founded in 1988 in Cleveland, Ohio, Great Lakes Brewing Co. is one of America’s pioneering independent craft breweries. Known for award‑winning classics like Dortmunder Gold Lager, Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, and Christmas Ale, the brewery has built a national reputation for quality, sustainability, and community engagement. Great Lakes Brewing Co. operates a historic brewpub in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood and distributes its beers across multiple states. Their commitment to traditional brewing techniques, environmental stewardship, and innovative seasonal releases continues to make them one of the most respected names in American craft beer.

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