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March 21 | 2:00 PM

Cleveland Brewing History Tours

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Welcome to Great Lakes - let our employee-owners show you around! Take a walk through the history of brewing in Cleveland (literally!) by exploring the storied buildings of GLBC’s brewing campus. Immerse yourself in Cleveland brewing lore while...

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21
Mar
March 21 | 2:30 PM

VIP Experience Brewery Tour

VIP Experience Tour at Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Want to dive even deeper into the wonderful world of brewing at Ohio’s original craft brewery? Go beyond the beer with a Brewery Exclusive Experience. Nerd out with behind-the-scenes access to our sensory lab, and taste limited and small-batch...

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VIP Experience Tour at Great Lakes Brewing Co.
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Mar
March 28 | 2:00 PM

Cleveland Brewing History Tours

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Welcome to Great Lakes - let our employee-owners show you around! Take a walk through the history of brewing in Cleveland (literally!) by exploring the storied buildings of GLBC’s brewing campus. Immerse yourself in Cleveland brewing lore while...

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Brewery Tours

VIP EXPERIENCE BREWERY TOUR

VIP EXPERIENCE BREWERY TOUR

Want to dive even deeper into the wonderful world of brewing at Ohio’s original craft brewery? Go beyond the beer with a brewery exclusive experience. Nerd out with behind-the-scenes access to our sensory lab, and taste limited and small-batch brews you won’t find anywhere else—just like the pros do!

INCLUDES:
• Three VIP-exclusive beer samples
• Three beer tokens redeemable for 5 oz. beer samples of your choice in the Beer Symposium
• Souvenir glassware
• Coupon for 10% off one merchandise item from the gift shop on the day of your tour

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Cost Duration
$45 Per Person

+ Peek Processing Fees		 Tours last approximately 90 minutes

VIP EXPERIENCE BREWERY TOUR

Choose your tour date and time carefully! Payment is non-refundable, and event date and time is non-transferable. Our tours start promptly at their scheduled time; no exceptions. Guests arriving late are not guaranteed a chance to join their tour. Please allow time to find parking and arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled tour start time.

Please be aware that buying out all of the tickets for a public brewery tour does not guarantee it will be a private event for you and your guests. A limited amount of walk-up tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at the start of every public tour day. Please visit the Beer Symposium to inquire about any open availability. If you are interested in a private tour, please contact us directly at 216.325.7846 for additional details.

Don't forget your ID! Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID to consume or purchase alcohol. Guests without a valid ID at check-in will not receive beer samples. No guest under 21 will be permitted to consume alcohol; no exceptions. This tour is for guests 21+ only. Visitors planning to visit the brewery MUST wear closed-toe shoes (i.e. boots or sneakers; no flip flops or sandals.) This is for your personal safety and the safety of our guests. Our brewery is housed in a 19th century building with narrow spaces and multiple stairwells. Be aware that breweries are hot and loud, especially in packaging areas and during the summer months.

Tour availability is subject to change. Details and offerings subject to change without notice.

Questions? Contact us at 216.771.4404 or glbcinfo@greatlakesbrewing.com

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PUBLIC TOUR

Brewery Tour

Journey through Great Lakes Brewing Co. history taking each step with a beer in hand! Welcome to Great Lakes - let our employee-owners show you around!

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Cost Duration
$15 Per Person

Non-drinking Ticket Price
Under 21 • Tour Only
$5 Per Person

+ Peek Processing Fees		 Tours last approximately one hour
Includes
Four 5 oz. samples
Exclusive Tour Pint Glass

BREWERY TOUR

Journey through Great Lakes Brewing Co. history taking each step with a beer in hand!

Welcome to Great Lakes - let our employee-owners show you around! Go behind the scenes of Ohio’s original craft brewery with a public brewery tour. Guests will grab their first taste of our award-winning beer in the Beer Symposium before venturing into the production facility for an up close and personal look at how that wonderful liquid is brewed, cellared, and packaged! Our knowledgeable (and super friendly) tour guides will guide you each step of the way with an in-depth look at our history, brewing processes, and more. Tours last approximately 60 minutes and include four 5 oz. beer samples and a souvenir pint glass to take home!

Please contact glbcinfo@greatlakesbrewing.com with any questions.

FINE PRINT

Choose your tour date and time carefully! Payment is non-refundable, and event date and time is non-transferable. Our tours start promptly at their scheduled time; no exceptions. Guests arriving late are not guaranteed a chance to join their tour. Please allow time to find parking and arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled tour start time.

Please be aware that buying out all of the tickets for a public brewery tour does not guarantee it will be a private event for you and your guests. A limited amount of walk-up tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at the start of every public tour day. Please visit the Beer Symposium to inquire about any open availability. If you are interested in a private tour, please contact us directly at 216.325.7846 for additional details.

Don't forget your ID! Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID to consume or purchase alcohol. Guests without a valid ID at check-in will not receive beer samples. Four (4) 5 oz. beer samples are given per valid ID; no exceptions. Guests under 21 are welcome on the tour, but must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21. No guest under 21 will be permitted to consume alcohol; no exceptions. When purchasing tickets, please select the Under 21/Non-Drinking ticket option for anyone under 21. Children under the age of 5 do not need to purchase a ticket.

Visitors planning to visit the brewery MUST wear closed-toe shoes (i.e. boots or sneakers; no flip flops or sandals.) This is for your personal safety and the safety of our guests.

Our brewery is housed in a 19th century building with narrow spaces and multiple stairwells. Be aware that breweries are hot and loud, especially in packaging areas and during the summer months.

Tour availability is subject to change. Details and offerings subject to change without notice.

Questions? Contact us at 216.771.4404 or glbcinfo@greatlakesbrewing.com

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Cleveland Brewing History Tour

CLEVELAND BREWING HISTORY TOUR

Take a walk through the history of brewing in Cleveland (literally!) by exploring the storied buildings of GLBC's brewing campus. Welcome to Great Lakes - let our employee-owners show you around!

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Cost Duration
Starting at $25

Non-drinking Ticket Price
Under 21 • Tour Only
$18 Per Person

+ Peek Processing Fees		 Tours last approximately one hour
Includes
Four 5 oz. samples
Exclusive Tour Pint Glass

The Fine Print

Take a walk through the history of brewing in Cleveland (literally!) by exploring the storied buildings of GLBC's brewing campus.

Immerse yourself in Cleveland brewing lore while learning about the 19th century taverns that now comprise our brewpub, the majestic Schlather Brewing Co. facility that houses our production brewery, and more. Tours last approximately 60 minutes and include four 5 oz. beer samples and a souvenir pint glass to take home!

Choose your tour date and time carefully! Payment is non-refundable, and event date and time is non-transferable. Our tours start promptly at their scheduled time; no exceptions. Guests arriving late are not guaranteed a chance to join their tour. Please allow time to find parking and arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled tour start time.

Please be aware that buying out all of the tickets for a public brewery tour does not guarantee it will be a private event for you and your guests. A limited amount of walk-up tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at the start of every public tour day. Please visit the Beer Symposium to inquire about any open availability. If you are interested in a private tour, please contact us directly at 216.325.7846 for additional details.

Don't forget your ID! Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID to consume or purchase alcohol. Guests without a valid ID at check-in will not receive beer samples. Four (4) 5 oz. beer samples are given per valid ID; no exceptions. Guests under 21 are welcome on the tour, but must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21. No guest under 21 will be permitted to consume alcohol; no exceptions. When purchasing tickets, please select the Under 21/Non-Drinking ticket option for anyone under 21. Children under the age of 5 do not need to purchase a ticket.

Visitors planning to visit the brewery MUST wear closed-toe shoes (i.e. boots or sneakers; no flip flops or sandals.) This is for your personal safety and the safety of our guests.

Our brewery is housed in a 19th century building with narrow spaces and multiple stairwells. Be aware that breweries are hot and loud, especially in packaging areas and during the summer months. This tour will involve some time outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Looking to visit the brewpub before or after your tour? Please see the host stand before your tour for seating policies, or make a reservation by visiting us online at https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/brewpub. Tour attendance does not guarantee reservations in our brewpub.

Tour availability is subject to change. Details and offerings subject to change without notice.

Questions? Contact us at 216.771.4404 or glbcinfo@greatlakesbrewing.com

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Haunted History Tours

Haunted History Tours

On these special Brewery Tours, join one of our tour guides for a tour through our iconic brewpub buildings, all with a beer in hand. Explore the history of these buildings that now make up our brewpub and hear the stories of the ghosts that still haunt them (along with some spooky Cleveland tales). Tours last approximately 45-60 minutes, and include your first beer in the pub, plus a tour pint glass to take home!

Tours will meet in the Gift Shop for check-in before venturing into the brewpub to grab your first beer and explore our 19th century historic buildings with your tour guide.

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The Fine Print

Haunted History Tours will only take place in our brewpub and will not enter our main production facility. For our year-round brewery tours, please visit our website at https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/tours-and-classes.

Choose your tour date and time carefully! Payment is non-refundable, and event date and time is non-transferable. Our tours start promptly at their scheduled time; no exceptions. Guests arriving late are not guaranteed a chance to join their tour. Please allow time to find parking and arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled tour start time.

Don't forget your ID! Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID to consume or purchase alcohol. Guests without a valid ID at check-in will not receive beer. One beer in the pub is included with your ticket, with valid ID; no exceptions. No guest under 21 will be permitted to consume alcohol; no exceptions.

Please keep in mind that our brewpub is housed in several 19th century historic buildings with narrow spaces and multiple stairwells. This tour will involve multiple staircases. Tour attendance does not guarantee reservations in our brewpub. Please see the host stand before your tour for seating policies, or make a reservation by visiting us online at https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/brewpub.

Tour availability is subject to change. Details and offerings subject to change without notice.

Questions? Contact us at 216.771.4404 or glbcinfo@greatlakesbrewing.com

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Hop College Classes

PUBLIC CLASS

Hop College

The taps are on, the beer is pouring, and class is back in session! Learn all about craft beer the Great Lakes way as Cicerone® certified staff crack open the story of beer – where it came from, how it’s made, and the best way to taste it (and what to taste it with!) Students who complete Hop College Classes will leave with a special Hop College branded glass specific to each class. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID to attend.

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Cost Includes
Starting at $40

+ Peek Processing Fees		 Four 5 oz. samples Exclusive Hop College Glassware

The Fine Print

Details are subject to change without notice.

Visitors touring the brewery MUST wear closed-toed shoes (i.e. boots or sneakers; no flip flops or sandals). This is for your personal safety and the safety of our guests. Our brewery is housed in a 19th century building with narrow spaces and multiple stairwells. Be aware that breweries are hot and loud, especially in packaging areas and during the summer months.

Payment is non-refundable, and event date is non-transferable. Please book your date and time carefully, as refunds will not be awarded.

You MUST be 21 or older with a valid ID to consume, purchase, or pick up alcohol. No ID. No alcohol. No exceptions!

Questions? Contact us at 216.771.4404 or GLBCinfo@greatlakesbrewing.com.

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Passport Program



Passport Program membership includes (4) free public brewery tours and discounts on specialty tours like our Cleveland Brewing History Tours and Haunted History

Treat yourself or gift to a friend! Annual membership is only $50.

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HOP College Private Classes

Students who enroll in Virtual Hop College: Beer 101 will head to the virtual “classroom” where GLBC Beer Educators crack open the story of beer – where it came from, how it’s made, and the best way to taste it. Our Beer Educators will help you tap into a deeper understanding of craft beer the GLBC way, by taking a look at our brewery, history, and philosophy.

For this class, we’ll be learning about (and tasting) the following 5 beers:

No text books required, but feel free to pick up a few of these beers that you’re interested in for class! (Additionally, we can offer tickets that include these study beers, and a special Hop College exclusive glass! These beers can also be altered to fit the needs of your group if necessary.)

Class will be held via Zoom, and will be a total of 60 minutes. Students will be responsible for downloading the Zoom app ahead of time.

Pricing for Virtual Hop College varies depending on the group size, as well as the beers selected. Classes can be offered with or without beer. Keep in mind, for any tickets including beer, study beers must be picked up in our Gift Shop located in Ohio City. State of Ohio Law, unfortunately, prohibits us from shipping beer.

Must be 2 weeks in advance at minimum. We can't guarantee your date will be available, but will check availability and follow up.
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