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Cool down and soak up the summer vibes at Great Lakes Brewing Co. as we tap beers from your favorite local breweries and fill Market Avenue with tunes all day long!
Meet us Saturday, August 9 on beautiful Market Avenue for a one-of-a-kind beer and music festival featuring a wide variety of brews from 11 local breweries, and music from an equally eclectic mix of local musicians. A special Jack Daniel’s cocktail menu will be available, in addition to our brewpub’s full beverage and food menus. Admission to this event is free, with beer taster tickets sold a la carte. Read on for full details!
Event Date:
Saturday, August 9
Location:
Market Avenue and the GLBC brewpub (2516 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113)
Event Times:
Guest Breweries: served from 11:30AM to 6PM
Music: from 11:30AM – 9:30PM
Bar Close: 11PM
Music Lineup & Schedule:
Chase Franklin 11:30AM – 1:30PM
Mikey Silas 2PM – 3:30PM
Nathan Hedges & Ray Flanagan 4PM – 6PM
DJ Red-I 6:30PM – 9:30PM
Music sponsored by Jack Daniel’s
Guest Brewery Lineup:
Branch & Bone Artisan Ales
Brick & Barrel Brewing
Collision Bend Brewing Company
Crooked Pecker Brewing Company
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Midnight Owl Brewing Company
New Berlin Brewing Company
Noble Beast Brewing Company
The Phoenix Brewing Company
Sibling Revelry Brewing
Wooly Pig Farm Brewery
With specialty Jack Daniel’s cocktails
Beer Tickets:
1 Ticket for $4
6 Tickets for $20
12 Tickets for $40
Each purchased ticket is valid for one (1) 5 oz. pour, served in a compostable cup. Guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID to purchase beer tickets and consume alcohol. No ID, no alcohol; no exceptions.
Dining with us? Reservations are recommended, but not required. Make yours here.
The Fine Print:
All ages are welcome at our brewpub, but guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcohol. Details including participating breweries and entertainers are subject to change without notice. This event will take place, rain or shine.
Sips, meet summer. There’s no better combination than a little bit of sunshine and a refreshing cold beer. And when it comes to choosing your favorite summer brew, it’s whatever floats your pontoon boat! But we happen to think some of our brews are especially suited for specific summer activities and moments. Read on to learn our favorite summer fun and beer pairings.
Gather ‘Round the Campfire with Midwest IPA
There’s nothing more Midwestern than a good old-fashioned road trip. Why fly when you can pack the whole family into a minivan and drive 14 hours to your destination? Contrary to the belief of many Midwesterners (ourselves included), road trips don’t always have to be quite so lengthy. Find a campground a couple hours away, pack some snacks, and you’re off to the races! As you take in the serene lake views and peaceful sounds of the forest, kick your feet up and crack open a crisp 12 or 19.2 oz can of Midwest IPA. Its Citra, Triumph, Strata, and Cascade hop blend makes the perfect accompaniment for summer nights spent by the campfire, roasting marshmallows and hot dogs. Want to make your camping trip twice as nice? Mix in some Midwest Hazy IPA for campfire singalong levels of hospitality.
Bask in the Sun with Mexican Lager with Lime
When you’re lounging around in the winter, they’ll call you a couch potato. But when you’re lounging around in the summer, you’re sunbathing! Make like an iguana in some sunny rays and get your tan on. Of course, you’ll need some refreshments while you do. Pop on your sunglasses and grab a zesty Mexican Lager with Lime, your current read, and some sunscreen to keep in arm’s reach while you soak up the Vitamin D. Those lizards are onto something!
Hit the Green with Dortmunder Gold Lager
We can see it now: picturesque blue skies, vibrant green grass, golf bags leaning lazily on your cart, a Dortmunder Gold Lager in hand. Practice your swing with pals while you enjoy our classic brew that brings out the winner in all of us. No matter if you thrive at the driving range or the putt-putt course (or as moral support for your buddies), we’ve got a refreshing sipper to accompany you for all 18 holes.
Put Your Records on with Vibacious & Juicy Vibacious Double IPA
There are few combinations as wonderful as good tunes and good brews. But sometimes you don’t feel like navigating concert crowds or finding parking at a venue to listen to your favorite artist. Fuel your impromptu dance party with a 12 or 19.2 oz. can of Vibacious Double IPA, the perfect hoppy yet ridiculously drinkable beer to keep the vibes right. Or bust a move while drinking Juicy Vibacious Double IPA for an extra juicy dose of liquid courage. We hear dancing is proven to boost your serotonin levels, according to the experts. Of course, we have a few of our own areas of expertise: beer and good vibes! Find us at music venues around Cleveland at your next show, too.
Get Fresh with Strawberry Pineapple Wheat
Summer is the season of freshness! What could be a better way to support the fresh food chain than by picking up a bunch of berries from your town’s farmers market? As you browse your community’s selection of hand-picked fruits, locally grown veggies, and homemade delicacies, fill your tote bag to the brim with pints of strawberries (the second best kind of pints).
Once you’re stocked up, throw a strawberry soiree and bake with your berries! Gather your friends to drink Strawberry Pineapple Wheat and whip up a delicious dessert together. (Pssst, we’ll give you a hint: this Strawberry Pineapple Wheat Bundt Cake is decadent and absolutely to die for). Complete your tablescape with fresh local flowers, like these from Greenleaf Floral Co.!
At the GLBC brewpub, you’ll find Strawberry Pineapple Wheat on tap and learn that local food is our jam! Our brewpub menu features a variety of locally sourced seasonal ingredients and a wide range of local growers and vendors, like Oberlin Food Hub and more!
Get Your Game Face on with Cold Rush Premium Light Lager
We don’t know about you, but our friends can get pretty competitive (and honestly, we’re here for it). Why not ramp up the spirit with a little friendly competition, all from the safety of your backyard? Challenge your stamina by hosting summer beer games at your place on a sunny Saturday, featuring events like flip cup, beer die, and everyone’s favorite, beer pong! Winner takes home a heaping cooler full of Cleveland’s crushable Cold Rush Premium Light Lager— the best prize out there!
If drinking games aren’t your speed, host a grill-off! This is a sure-fire way to witness local dads in their element (even more so than curating the perfect lawn stripes). Level up your marinades with our Dortmunder Gold BBQ Sauce for a dash of hickory smokiness and malty notes, or add in the crowd-pleasing Edmund Fitzgerald BBQ Sauce for extra roasted flavor and a spicy kick.
Revisit Summer’s Most Nostalgic Activities with Rocket Pop Hard Seltzer
We’re all just chasing that carefree feeling of a childhood summer. Ice cream melting on the pavement, sidewalk chalk all over our hands and knees, spending our hard-earned cash from a lemonade stand… you get us. Thankfully, it’s easy to tap back into the summers of old with Rocket Pop Hard Seltzer, since its flavor was inspired by our favorite summertime treat. Grab a 6-Pack and indulge in a spontaneous summer adventure, trip to the pool, or pickup beach volleyball game. Rocket Pop pairs well with carnival favorites like funnel cakes, fries, and vanilla ice cream—and it’s perfect in this popsicle refresher cocktail. Who knows? Maybe it will inspire you to fill up your porch cooler and host a grown-up lemonade stand for your neighbors, featuring Rocket Pop and other GLBC summer brews.
No matter how you spend your summer, it’s always better with good friends and great beer. Tag us on Instagram, Facebook, and X when you incorporate Great Lakes into your summer adventures!
Words by Lily Switka
Photos by Vicki Campana, Marissa DeSantis, Colleen Ketler, and Lily Switka
Thank you to Cleveland Scene readers for voting Great Lakes Brewing Company 2025’s Best Local Beer and Best Local Brewery! We are proud to be Cleveland’s original, independent craft brewery, and we truly appreciate the hometown love and support!
Congratulations to our Cleveland craft beer colleagues who joined us in the top three of these categories, and to the entire Cleveland craft beer landscape. We love being part of this great community.
Now playing: Spacewalker Hazy Double IPA! This summer blockbuster returns in 2025 with a blast of tropical and stone fruit aromas from an astronomical helping of American hops. One big sip, and you’ll enter into a hazy hop multiverse of massive proportions.
Spacewalker Hazy Double IPA is a limited-time release from our Double Feature IPA Series, a rotating series of classic and remastered Double IPAs with epic cinematic artwork and even bigger thrills in the can. Each release in the Double Feature IPA Series is available in 6-Pack 12 oz. Cans and Draft for a limited time.
Spacewalker Hazy Double IPA releases in the GLBC gift shop on Monday, June 9, and begins hitting all GLBC markets starting in June. See complete release details below.
GLBC Gift Shop: Beginning Monday, June 9
Distribution Markets: Beginning June
IN THE CAN:
Flavor: Now playing: take one big sip and enter a hazy hop multiverse of massive proportions.
ABV: 8.0%
IBU: 70
Pairs with: Fried chicken, rice & beans, and fruit sorbet
Malts: 2-Row Base, Oats, Wheat
Hops: Calypso, Mosaic Cryo, Idaho 7, Azacca, Zappa
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Questions? Email glbcinfo@greatlakesbrewing.com for more information.
The thirst-quenching refreshment of lime. The pleasant pucker of lemon. The lush, soft depth of pineapple. As humans, we love fruit. We’re wired to. For early humans, fruit was literally a source of life. Our hunter-gather ancestors foraged for fruit to obtain much of their sustenance. So it’s no surprise that we love fruity flavors in beer. From the tropical and stone fruit flavors of modern hops to the pome fruit and banana notes of yeast-derived esters, fruit flavors are all over our favorite craft beer styles.
At times, fruit itself often makes its way into many of these same beers, especially once the warmer weather hits and yearning for juicy refreshers hits its height. So it’s no surprise that we’ve got a veritable grove of fruit-infused brews to cool that patio or beachside heat. Let’s discover how the fruit used in each takes these beverages to the next delicious level.
It’s difficult to think about fruit in beer without jumping right to one of the most iconic (and beachy) combinations: a pale, highly carbonated lager with a wedge of lime squeezed in. Brewed with real lime purée and peel, Mexican Lager with Lime is perfect for the beach, yes, but also for any other laid-back situation you might find yourself in. The gentle acidity and bright aromatics of lime enhance the already satiating character of a well-crafted light lager. Plus, we package our Mexican Lager in cans, which we think are the ideal vessels for sipping alongside sandy waterfronts or shaded backyard gardens, with or without an additional lime wedge.
We all have our favorite beverages, but who doesn’t like switching things up occasionally? Thankfully, our brewers feel the same way, crafting a different fruit wheat beer to suit the season. For those warmer poolside months, the bright, fresh Strawberry Pineapple Wheat dives headfirst into a luscious blend of highly refreshing flavors. Once the leaves turn and the holidays draw nigh, the jam-packed Cran Orange Wheat harvests a satisfying medley of fruit sensations built for cooler days. And both of our fruited wheat beers are brewed with real fruit purée for bursts of quenching flavor in every sip. So whether it’s summer or winter, you’ll have a beverage to match your mood.
There’s nothing better than enjoying a refreshing, fruit-forward beer at the ballpark. That’s why we’ve reimagined the style of a classic GLBC brand, Rally Drum, into Rally Drum Lemon Shandy. Previously brewed as a Premium Lager and Red Ale, Rally Drum’s newest iteration is an homage to all things baseball in Cleveland, and it continues the legacy left by John Adams. By loading our lager base with a hit of sweetness and lemon, we’ve crafted the perfect squeeze play. This seasonal brew that scores big when it comes to flavor.
Fruit beers are often light and delicate, made for sun-drenched lounging on idyllic afternoons. Juicy Vibacious Double IPA, on the other hand, is a completely different vibe. The newest member of the Vibacious Double IPA family is big in every sense of the word, packing a powerful punch at 9.5% ABV while maintaining big drinkability at just 40 IBUs. Even bigger is the real orange and lemon packed into every drop of those stunning, soundwave-inspired cans (especially when they’re 19.2 oz. Cans!) The citrusy and tropical aromas of Citra and Cashmere hops add an extra-juicy touch to this ridiculously drinkable year-round Double IPA.
If fruit beers are your favorite, you’ll love our newest 12-Pack! Fruit Madness Variety Pack includes three of each of the following, to bring you an array of fresh fruit flavors: Strawberry Pineapple Wheat, Rally Drum Lemon Shandy, Mexican Lager with Lime, and Rocket Pop Hard Seltzer.
Ready to peel open a pack of our fruit-forward brews? Use our Beer Finder to hunt down all our year round and seasonal brews at a store near you.
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Questions? Email GLBCinfo@greatlakesbrewing.com for more information.
Words by Michael Williams
Pictures by Lily Switka and Mary Kate Healey
UPDATE: Our new menu is now available! Find it here.
With a new season, we are thrilled to announce a brand new dining menu for our iconic Ohio City brewpub!
Executive Chef Christopher Suntala and the GLBC team bring fresh, locally sourced ingredients into the spotlight in a streamlined menu. You’ll find an approachable mix of bar snacks, small plates, and large plates perfect for a variety of diners and occasions. The new menu will be unveiled in early May after a series of soft-open events.
Fresh, Local, Elevated
The new menu will feature a mix of reimagined GLBC classics, along with creative new brew-infused elements and a spotlight on local growers and vendors. Daily specials will allow for the incorporation of even more seasonal and local ingredients. Our brunch menu will also get an update. We will continue our sustainable practices of composting, locally sourcing, and reducing waste and water usage, which earned our brewpub a Surfrider Great Lakes Friendly Certification in 2024.
“Our aim is to bring even better storytelling to this already storied Cleveland institution through our reimagined menu—getting back to honoring our local and sustainable roots. We are focused on diversifying our menu, from plate sizes and prices to satisfying a wider variety of dietary needs and preferences. And of course, I’m excited to use the beer as inspiration. We want each plate and pint to express the absolute best of Cleveland,” says Suntala.
Executive Chef Christopher Suntala
Complementary Brews
We’re leveling up our beverage offerings with even more special releases, including small batch brews featuring local farm-sourced ingredients. For the new menu launch, a hot honey-inspired ale will tap, featuring local honey from our sponsored hives at Ohio City Farm and Frayed Knot Farm. You can always expect a mix of tried-and-true year-round and seasonal favorites alongside innovative brews from experimental IPAs to craft hard seltzers and infusions. Cocktails featuring local spirits, and non-alcoholic options, will round out our beverage menu.
Guest Experience
Along with a new menu, stay tuned for a series of improvements to our historic space, beginning with the eco-friendly indoor-outdoor beer garden which will highlight our sustainability story with gallery walls, photo opps, and greenery. The basement “cellar” bar, host of seasonal pop-ups like our popular Secret Cellar Christmas Bar, will offer a selection of high-end bourbons and additional TVs for viewing sports.
“We love this historic building and we know our many visiting guests and regulars do too,” says General Manager Ashley Likavec. “We also know there are simple ways we can keep our guests more comfortable, engaged, and entertained when they stop in for drinks or a meal. Just as we’ve innovated and evolved our beer offerings over the years, we must do the same with our brewpub to attract new guests and retain what’s already worked well for us over three decades.”
Planned Closure, Reopening
Our Beer Garden will be temporarily closed to the public for improvements beginning Monday, April 28, followed by a full restaurant closure Monday, May 5 leading up to a soft reopening for dinner service on Wednesday, May 14. More information on new menu offerings and hours will be announced in the coming weeks.
Brewpub Key Dates:
Wednesday, May 14: Restaurant will reopen starting at 4PM for dinner service.
Friday, May 16: Restaurant will resume regular hours, with lunch and dinner service.
Sunday, May 18: Restaurant will resume brunch service
See below graphic for tours and gift shop hours during reopening week! Find all upcoming tours here.
Gift Shop Hours During Restaurant Closure:
Monday, May 5 – Thursday, May 8: 2PM – 7PM
Friday, May 9: 2PM – 8PM
Saturday, May 10: 2PM – 9PM
Sunday, May 11: CLOSED
Full hours and offerings coming soon! Follow @glbcbrewpub on Instagram for updates.
The bang of the drum. The roar of the crowd. The crack of the can! Another summer of Cleveland baseball is underway at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario. As longtime partners and fans of our hometown team, we’re excited to get to the ballpark to root for the good guys with a few fresh pours of GLBC beer. We’ve put together a handy guide so you’ll never miss a pitch trying to locate your favorite Great Lakes brew at Progressive Field.
Section 107
Pro tip: enter the ballpark via the Right Field Gate off E 9th Street and head to the Section 107 concession stand in the Right Field District. Here you’ll find draft pours of Midwest IPA and new Midwest Hazy IPA, the nicest one-two punch of hops to lead off your gameday experience. Lager lovers will enjoy draft pours of the summery, refreshing Mexican Lager with Lime and classic ballpark staple Dortmunder Gold Lager, as well as 19.2 oz. cans of highly touted local rookie Cold Rush Premium Light Lager. Plus, this bar is one of many locations to score 19.2 oz. cans of the new Rally Drum Lemon Shandy. Grab a brew and settle into the sunshine in the adjacent Heritage Plaza.
Additional Concourse Locations
After you’ve taken in that glorious first pitch and caught a couple innings with crooked numbers (for the Guards, of course!), it’ll be time for a fresh beer. Stretch your legs and walk in any direction – you won’t have trouble finding a GLBC brew no matter where you end up.
- Basking in the open-air Terrace Garden in Upper Left Field? Midwest IPA and Dortmunder Gold cans await in this beer garden-like atmosphere, with stellar views of the field and downtown Cleveland.
- On the move to meet up with friends? You’ll find Midwest Hazy IPA and Mexican Lager with Lime in the Upper Deck (Section 550), and Rally Drum Lemon Shandy in the Lower Deck Beer Tunnel (Section 162) and Hop Stop (Section 139).
- Check out the brand new Terrace Hub beer hall (open to all fans) to enjoy Cleveland’s original craft beer in a welcoming indoor-outdoor space with a distinct Cleveland feel.
Corner Bar, Clubs, & Suites
Few areas of our beloved ballpark have stronger vibes than The Corner Bar. Pop over during the seventh inning stretch to join your most enthusiastic fellow fans and bring the Guardians home to victory with a draft pour of Midwest IPA fresh from any of the three Corner Bar taps. If you’re lucky enough to have scored a spot in the Club Seats or a Suite, grab a Midwest IPA, Midwest Hazy IPA, or Dortmunder Gold Lager.
Extra Innings
Visit our iconic Ohio City brewpub before or after the game to enjoy Rally Drum Lemon Shandy and a winning lineup of special brews you won’t find anywhere else. Our gorgeous patio, indoor-outdoor beer garden, and cozy taproom and cellar hit for the cycle to create a perfect gameday experience. Make a reservation here.
Plus, you get a free ride on our Ballpark Shuttle to Progressive Field with any purchase from the brewpub or gift shop! Shuttle runs one hour before first pitch and one hour after the game ends. Bring GLBC eats with you by ordering carryout from our gift shop, right here!
We welcome hometown and visiting fans on our brewery tours. Register here.
Play ball! Join us for a brew at Progressive Field this summer, or use our Beer Finder to track down our hometown brews everywhere our beer is sold.
FULL LIST OF LOCATIONS
Section 107 Bar
The Corner Bar (Right Field District)
Terrace Beer Hall (Above Terrace Hub)
Terrace Garden (Upper Left Field)
Hop Stop (Concourse, First Base Side)
Lower Deck (Section 162)
Upper Deck (Section 550)
Home Plate Club
Club Seats
Suites
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Questions? Email GLBCinfo@greatlakesbrewing.com for more information.
We’re delivering a mix of flavorful beverages for summer, with a wave of returning and new seasonals crafted for warm weather refreshment!
Rally Drum Lemon Shandy Steps Up to the Plate
Joining our Sports Line, Rally Drum Lemon Shandy debuts in Draft, 12-Pack 12 oz. Cans (all markets), 6-Pack 12 oz. Cans (select markets), and 19.2 oz. Cans (Ohio). Our first packaged shandy is 4.0% alcohol, with a light lager base, lemon, and a hint of sugar.
Previously offered as a Premium Lager, the Rally Drum brand takes a big swing, adding fresh flavor to our sports-themed offerings which include 73 Kolsch and Easy Buckets Blonde. “We brewed many test batches and collected feedback throughout the process to achieve a light, flavor-forward shandy that isn’t too heavy, tart, or sweet,” says Co-CEO Steven Pauwels. “It’s a perfect baseball brew.” Rally Drum Lemon Shandy releases in May.
Fruit Madness Variety Pack Debuts
New Fruit Madness Variety 12-Pack brings Rally Drum Lemon Shandy, Rocket Pop Hard Seltzer, Mexican Lager with Lime, and Strawberry Pineapple Wheat together in one package for a limited time, beginning in May.
Marketing Director Vicki Campana describes the strategy behind the pack, “We’re seeing more consumers looking for unique flavors in their beverages of choice. With an already strong selection of fruited summer beverages, plus our new Rally Drum Lemon Shandy, we can deliver an exciting one-stop mixed pack to drive trial and meet drinkers where they are. Fruit Madness is light, bright, flavorful, fun, and convenient for summer occasions.” The retro-looking Fruit Madness joins rotating Hop Madness and Great Lakes Mix Pack Variety Packs as our latest mixed-pack offering.
Rocket Pop Hard Seltzer Returns
Our first packaged hard seltzer and fan favorite returns to the our seasonal lineup for a limited time in May in 6-Pack 12 oz. Cans. At 5.0% Rocket Pop Hard Seltzer has a nostalgic blend of cherry and raspberry flavors reminiscent of the classic frozen treat.
Spacewalker Hazy Double IPA is Back
Rejoining our Double Feature IPA Series is Spacewalker Hazy Double IPA, an 8.0% Hazy Double IPA brewed with Calypso, Idaho 7, Azacca, Zappa, and Mosaic Cryo hops. Spacewalker releases in 6-Pack 12 oz. Cans and Draft for a limited time beginning in June.
Want the latest buzz? Subscribe to our newsletter, Much Abrew, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X for updates on all of our year-round, seasonal, and limited release beers. Keep up to date with brewpub releases and events at our Brewpub Instagram, and with private event opportunities and Tasting Room happenings at our Event Space Instagram.
Questions? Email GLBCinfo@greatlakesbrewing.com for more information.
