Great Lakes Brewing Unveils Apple Pie Elliot Ness Amber Lager

Great Lakes Brewing Company (Cleveland, Ohio) is rolling out a new fruited twist on its iconic amber lager. Apple Pie Elliot Ness will be a special‑edition variant of the classic Elliot Ness, brewed with natural apple flavors to evoke warm, dessert‑inspired character.

This limited release will land at 6.1% ABV and 27 IBU, offering a balanced profile that blends crisp lager notes with subtle apple sweetness. The beer will be packaged in 12‑oz cans.

Full 2026 release details are still to come, so stay tuned for updates as Great Lakes prepares to debut this seasonal spin on a fan favorite.

Label Text Great Lakes Apple Pie Elliot Ness:

“Uncover a slice of classic baked apple pie flavor in this special edition of our classically smooth Amber Lager.”

About Great Lakes Brewing:

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 17 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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