Blackout Stout Imperial Stout bottle by Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Blackout Stout is Back in 2025!

Our shadowy cult classic Blackout Stout Imperial Stout returns for a limited time in 12 oz. bottle 4-Packs and Draft. The 9.9% rich and robust Imperial Stout is named after the infamous 2003 blackout that left much of the Northeastern U.S. in the dark. Get it from the GLBC gift shop and select locations throughout our footprint while it lasts!

See complete release details below. To locate Blackout Stout Imperial Stout and other GLBC beers in your area, visit our Beer Finder.

GLBC Gift Shop: Beginning Friday, March 21, 2025
Distribution Markets: Beginning April

IN THE BOTTLE: 
Flavor: Bold and dark as a power-less metropolis, our Imperial Stout commemorates the infamous 2003 blackout that briefly left some 55 million people utterly unplugged.
ABV: 9.9%
IBU: 50
Pairs with: Ribeye steak, rich chocolate desserts, and pungent cheeses
Malts: 2-Row Base, Crystal Medium, Black, Roasted Barley
Hops: Simcoe, Nugget, Apollo

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Questions? Email GLBCinfo@greatlakesbrewing.com for more information.

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