Great Lakes Brewing Company

Great Lakes Brewing is cruising into Oktoberfest season with wind in the sails of its famed seasonal franchise. The Cleveland, Ohio-based craft brewery streamlined its variety pack offerings for 2026, moving to occasion-driven seasonal packs that rotate quarterly and static themed packs.

Two years after appointing dual CEOs, Cleveland, Ohio-based Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC) is down to one, following the May departure of Steven Pauwels, who returned to his native Belgium to be closer to family, Crain’s Cleveland Business reported.

Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC) is throwing its hat in the low-ABV ring. The Cleveland-based craft brewery has released Dort Light, a 90-calorie, 2.9%-ABV extension of its flagship Dortmunder Gold Lager.

The Colorado Beverage Coalition – which represents the state’s breweries, wineries, cideries, distilleries and related partners – has come out against a bill that would raise fees on beverage-alcohol by 60%.

Monster Brewing is selling off the equipment assets of Deep Ellum Brewing (Dallas, Texas) at auction, after shuttering the brewery’s taproom and shifting production of the brand’s beers to other facilities last year. In other auction news, Trillium Brewing’s outdoor bathrooms have got to go. The Boston brewery is auctioning off the bathrooms from its former beer garden.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. is continuing to expand distribution of its craft beers more than 36 years after its founding.

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Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) CEO Mark King has stepped down from the top position at the Cleveland, Ohio-based craft brewery, effective April 24, the company announced today.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces the release of Juicy Vibacious Double IPA, coming year-round to 6-Pack 12 oz. Cans, 19.2 oz. Cans, and Draft beginning early March.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces the release of new year-round beer, Midwest IPA.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces its distribution expansion into New York City, in partnership with S.K.I. Beer Distributors.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces the return of beloved seasonal Christmas Ale, along with a barrel aged version, and new holiday seasonal Cookie Exchange Milk Stout.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces the release of new seasonal Cran Orange Wheat, a fruited wheat ale launching September in 6-Packs and Draft throughout all GLBC markets.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces the return of seasonal favorite Oktoberfest, available now in cans, bottles, and draft.