Great Lakes Releases New Irish Party Pack

CLEVELAND, Ohio Jan 6, 2026 — Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces its first new release of 2026, expanding the Conway’s Irish brand family with the new Irish Party Pack, the first of the brewery’s occasion-themed seasonal variety packs for 2026. Irish Party Pack is available now, alongside classic Conway’s Irish Ale and 2025 innovation brand Conway’s Irish Stout.

Irish Party Pack Debuts With New Irish Lager

Bolstered by legacy seasonal favorite Conway’s Irish Ale, the new Irish Party Pack 12-Pack arrived in late December with 6 cans of Conway’s Irish Ale (6.3% ABV), 3 cans of 2025’s innovation release Conway’s Irish Stout  (4.8% ABV), and 3 cans of this year’s brand new Irish Lager, a crisp 5.0% Lager brewed with Lemondrop and Mt. Hood hops. Irish Lager is exclusive to the new Irish Party Pack, which gives customers a fresh taste of GLBC’s Irish-American heritage. Irish Party Pack lets customers take home a classic trio of Irish pub-inspired brews in all GLBC markets, including the brewery’s recently launched Florida territory just in time for early St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

More Seasonal Variety Packs Coming Soon
The shifting approach to variety packs meets consumers where they are, while offering fresh and exciting innovations, says GLBC Co-CEO Chris Brown. “We’ve always had a strong seasonal portfolio, so it makes sense to anchor our variety packs with those brands. We also know consumers are seeking more occasion-based drinks, so offering seasonally themed variety packs is a perfect fit for that, whether you’re at a St. Patrick’s Day party, summer cookout, or fall tailgate. The pack-exclusive beer adds to that special occasion feeling.” The brewery will announce its additional seasonal variety pack offerings in the coming weeks.

Conway’s Irish Ale & Conway’s Irish Stout Return in Variety of Packages, Draft
Alongside the new Irish Party Pack, the iconic Conway’s Irish Ale, named for GLBC Co-Owners Patrick and Daniel Conway’s grandfather, returns to 6-Pack and 12-Pack cans, 6-Pack and 12-Pack bottles, and draft. Conway’s Irish Stout, a dry Irish Stout which enjoyed a successful 2025 debut, returns to 6-Pack cans and draft.

Available Now Throughout GLBC’s Distribution Footprint:
NEW Irish Party Pack (6 Conway’s Irish Ale cans, 3 Conway’s Irish Stout cans, 3 NEW Irish Lager cans)
Conway’s Irish Ale (6-Pack cans, 12-Pack cans, 6-Pack bottles, 12-Pack bottles, Draft)
Conway’s Irish Stout (6-Pack cans, Draft)


Brewpub Release Event:
The brewery will host a pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebration Friday, January 16 at their Ohio City brewpub, featuring all three brews on tap, Irish-inspired food specials, and live Irish music. More information here.

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 18 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.

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