Great Lakes Announces 2022 Release Calendar

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After a year packed with new, exciting, and downright delicious beers, we are thrilled to share our refreshed lineup for 2022 featuring new brands and packages, and more variety and innovation than ever before.

CRUSHWORTHY COLLECTION VARIETY PACK

The refreshing and “better for you” Crushworthy Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat became your new main squeeze in March, 2021. In May, 2022, we're spreading the love with the new seasonal Crushworthy Collection Variety Pack, which includes the original Crushworthy brewed with orange and lemon alongside three new real fruit varieties: Grapefruit, Lemon Lime, and Watermelon. Each Crushworthy flavor is just 105 calories and 4.0% ABV, brewed with real fruit purée, and features bright, mouthwatering artwork by illustrator Sam Hadley. Launching May, 2022 in all GLBC markets in a 12 oz. Can 12-Pack.

RUBY’S REVENGE IMPERIAL GRAPEFRUIT IPA JOINS IMPERIAL IPA SERIES

Bold flavors, premium ingredients, and legendary lore combine in our Imperial IPA Series, a limited release collection of 16 oz. Can 4-Packs. The newest member of this beastly family is Ruby’s Revenge Imperial Grapefruit IPA, a bold, citrusy, 8.0% ABV Imperial IPA brewed with real grapefruit and a mix of citrusy American hops, releasing in June. Ruby’s Revenge joins returning cult favorites Lake Erie Monster Imperial IPA (January), Chillwave Imperial IPA (March), Tidal Fury Imperial Hazy IPA (May), Nosferatu Imperial Red IPA (September), and Dank Demon Imperial Dank IPA (November). Each brand features monstrous artwork and packaging. Available seasonally in 16 oz. Can 4-Packs and Draft.

TROPICOASTAL TROPICAL IPA CANS HIT ALL MARKETS

TropiCoastal Tropical IPA splashed into our year-round lineup in the summer of 2021, bringing a golden oasis of tropical flavors to all markets in Draft, and to select markets in 6-Pack and 12-Pack Cans. In 2022, our newest year-round IPA makes a tropical trip throughout the full GLBC distribution footprint in Cans and Draft. Brewed with Idaho 7, Calypso, Strata, Mosaic, and Lemondrop hops. 6.0% ABV; 60 IBU.

AGAVE TWIST RANCH WATER HARD SELTZER TWISTS INTO OHIO

Inspired by the classic thirst quenching drink of West Texas Ranch Hands, GLBC’s Agave Twist Ranch Water Hard Seltzer is crafted with 100% real fruit and agave, gluten free, and just 100 calories per can. GLBC's first hard seltzer made a limited-release debut in Northeast Ohio in the fall of 2021 in a Variety 12-Pack featuring Black Cherry, Lemon Lime, Pineapple, and Blackberry. GLBC plans to broaden distribution of this satisfyingly sparkling crafted hard seltzer throughout Ohio in spring, 2022.

GREAT LAKES BREWING CO. 2022 RELEASE CALENDAR

YEAR-ROUND BRANDS:

Dortmunder Gold® Lager (6-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Bottle, 16 oz. Can, 6-Pack Can, 15-Pack Can, Draft)
Eliot Ness® Amber Lager (6-Pack Bottle, Draft)
Burning River® Pale Ale (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can)
Great Lakes® IPA (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)
Commodore Perry® IPA (6-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Can, Draft)
Edmund Fitzgerald® Porter (6-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Bottle, Draft)
Hazecraft® IPA (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)
Crushworthy® Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat (6-Pack Can, 15-Pack Can, Draft)
TropiCoastal® Tropical IPA (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)

SEASONAL CANS:

JAN: Conway’s Irish Ale® (6-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Can, Draft)
JAN: Lake Erie Monster® Imperial IPA (Imperial IPA Series 16 oz. Can 4-Pack, Draft)
MAR: Chillwave® Imperial IPA (Imperial IPA Series 16 oz. Can 4-Pack, Draft)
MAR: Lemon Hefeweizen (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)
APR: Mexican Lager with Lime (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)
MAY: Tidal Fury® Imperial Hazy IPA (Imperial IPA Series 16 oz. Can 4-Pack, Draft)
MAY: Crushworthy Collection™ Variety Pack (12-Pack 12 oz. Cans, Limited)
JUNE: Ruby’s Revenge™ Imperial Grapefruit IPA (NEW! Imperial IPA Series 16 oz. Can 4-Pack, Draft)
AUG: Oktoberfest (6-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Can, Draft)
SEPT: Nosferatu® Imperial Red IPA (Imperial IPA Series 16 oz. Can 4-Pack, Draft)
OCT: Ohio City Oatmeal Stout® (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)
NOV: Christmas Ale™ (6-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Bottle, 16 oz. Can, 6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)
NOV: Dank Demon™ Imperial Dank IPA (Imperial IPA Series 16 oz. Can 4-Pack, Draft)

VARIETY PACKS:

GLBC 12-Pack Bottle Variety Pack:
Year-Round; 3 of Each: Dortmunder Gold Lager, Eliot Ness Amber Lager, Commodore Perry IPA, Edmund Fitzgerald Porter

Gimme Five!® 15-Pack Can Variety Pack:
Year-Round; 3 of Each: Dortmunder Gold Lager, Burning River Pale Ale, Great Lakes IPA, Hazecraft IPA, Crushworthy Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat

Crushworthy Collection™ 12-Pack Can Variety Pack:
NEW! May Seasonal; 3 of Each: Crushworthy Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat, Grapefruit Crushworthy, Lemon Lime Crushworthy, Watermelon Crushworthy

Agave Twist™ Ranch Water Hard Seltzer 12-Pack Can Variety Pack:
NEW! Year-Round, Ohio; 3 of Each: Black Cherry, Pineapple, Lemon Lime, Blackberry

Here’s the full Press Release:

Crushworthy Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat Variety Pack, Ruby’s Revenge Imperial Grapefruit IPA join portfolio

CLEVELAND, OH Dec 16, 2021—Great Lakes® Brewing Company (GLBC) announces a refreshed lineup for 2022 featuring new brands, line extensions, and packages, and more variety and innovation than ever before.

CRUSHWORTHY COLLECTION VARIETY PACK
GLBC’s refreshing and “better for you” Crushworthy Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat launched to great success in March, 2021. In May, 2022, GLBC will introduce the new Crushworthy Collection Variety Pack, which includes the original Crushworthy brewed with orange and lemon alongside three new real fruit varieties: Grapefruit, Lemon Lime, and Watermelon. Each Crushworthy flavor is just 105 calories and 4.0% ABV, brewed with real fruit purée, and features bright, mouthwatering artwork by illustrator Sam Hadley. Launching May, 2022 in all GLBC markets in a 12 oz. Can 12-Pack.

RUBY’S REVENGE IMPERIAL GRAPEFRUIT IPA JOINS IMPERIAL IPA SERIES
Bold flavors, premium ingredients, and legendary lore combine in GLBC’s Imperial IPA Series, a limited release collection of 16 oz. Can 4-Packs. The newest member of this beastly family is Ruby’s Revenge Imperial Grapefruit IPA, a bold, citrusy, 8.0% ABV Imperial IPA brewed with real grapefruit and a mix of citrusy American hops, releasing in June. Ruby’s Revenge joins returning cult favorites Lake Erie Monster Imperial IPA (January), Chillwave Imperial IPA (March), Tidal Fury Imperial Hazy IPA (May), Nosferatu Imperial Red IPA (September), and Dank Demon Imperial Dank IPA (November). Each brand features monstrous artwork and packaging. Available seasonally in 16 oz. Can 4-Packs and Draft.
TROPICOASTAL TROPICAL IPA CANS HIT ALL MARKETS
TropiCoastal Tropical IPA splashed into GLBC’s year-round lineup in the summer of 2021, bringing a golden oasis of tropical flavors to all markets in Draft, and to select markets in 6-Pack and 12-Pack Cans. In 2022, GLBC’s newest year-round IPA makes a tropical trip throughout the brewery’s full distribution footprint in Cans and Draft. Brewed with Idaho 7, Calypso, Strata, Mosaic, and Lemondrop hops. 6.0% ABV; 60 IBU.

AGAVE TWIST RANCH WATER HARD SELTZER TWISTS INTO OHIO
Inspired by the classic thirst quenching drink of West Texas Ranch Hands, GLBC’s Agave Twist Ranch Water Hard Seltzer is crafted with 100% real fruit and agave, gluten free, and just 100 calories per can. The brewery’s first hard seltzer made a limited-release debut in Northeast Ohio in the fall of 2021 in a Variety 12-Pack featuring Black Cherry, Lemon Lime, Pineapple, and Blackberry. GLBC plans to broaden distribution of its crafted hard seltzer throughout Ohio in spring, 2022.

GREAT LAKES BREWING CO. 2022 RELEASE CALENDAR

YEAR-ROUND BRANDS:

· Dortmunder Gold® Lager (6-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Bottle, 16 oz. Can, 6-Pack Can, 15-Pack Can, Draft)

· Eliot Ness® Amber Lager (6-Pack Bottle, Draft)

· Burning River® Pale Ale (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can)

· Great Lakes® IPA (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)

· Commodore Perry® IPA (6-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Can, Draft)

· Edmund Fitzgerald® Porter (6-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Bottle, Draft)

· Hazecraft® IPA (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)

· Crushworthy® Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat (6-Pack Can, 15-Pack Can, Draft)

· TropiCoastal® Tropical IPA (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)

SEASONALS:

· JAN: Conway’s Irish Ale® (6-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Can, Draft)

· JAN: Lake Erie Monster® Imperial IPA (Imperial IPA Series 16 oz. Can 4-Pack, Draft)

· MAR: Chillwave® Imperial IPA (Imperial IPA Series 16 oz. Can 4-Pack, Draft)

· MAR: Lemon Hefeweizen (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)

· APR: Mexican Lager with Lime (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)

· MAY: Tidal Fury® Imperial Hazy IPA (Imperial IPA Series 16 oz. Can 4-Pack, Draft)

· MAY: Crushworthy Collection™ Variety Pack (12-Pack 12 oz. Cans, Limited)

· JUNE: Ruby’s Revenge™ Imperial Grapefruit IPA (NEW! Imperial IPA Series 16 oz. Can 4-Pack, Draft)

· AUG: Oktoberfest (6-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Can, Draft)

· SEPT: Nosferatu® Imperial Red IPA (Imperial IPA Series 16 oz. Can 4-Pack, Draft)

· OCT: Ohio City Oatmeal Stout® (6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)

· NOV: Christmas Ale™ (6-Pack Bottle, 12-Pack Bottle, 16 oz. Can, 6-Pack Can, 12-Pack Can, Draft)

· NOV: Dank Demon™ Imperial Dank IPA (Imperial IPA Series 16 oz. Can 4-Pack, Draft)

VARIETY PACKS:
GLBC 12-Pack Bottle Variety Pack: Year-Round; 3 of Each: Dortmunder Gold Lager, Eliot Ness Amber Lager, Commodore Perry IPA, Edmund Fitzgerald Porter

Gimme Five!® 15-Pack Can Variety Pack: Year-Round; 3 of Each: Dortmunder Gold Lager, Burning River Pale Ale, Great Lakes IPA, Hazecraft IPA, Crushworthy Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat

Crushworthy Collection™ 12-Pack Can Variety Pack: NEW! May Seasonal; 3 of Each: Crushworthy Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat, Grapefruit Crushworthy, Lemon Lime Crushworthy, Watermelon Crushworthy

Agave Twist™ Ranch Water Hard Seltzer 12-Pack Can Variety Pack: NEW! Year-Round, Ohio; 3 of Each: Black Cherry, Pineapple, Lemon Lime, Blackberry

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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. Independent and employee-owned, GLBC serves 14 states and Washington, D.C. with its award-winning portfolio of fresh, flavorful, and innovative craft beers including Dortmunder Gold® Lager, Hazecraft® IPA, Crushworthy® Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat, and a robust selection of seasonal and limited release offerings. Learn more at greatlakesbrewing.com.

Conway's Irish Ale Now Available,
Plus 2022 Seasonal Lineup

Grab your favorite slow cooker recipe and throw on a wool sweater, because January at GLBC can only mean one thing: Conway's Irish Ale! Our beloved Irish Ale is arrestingly smooth with a rap sheet of toasty biscuit and caramel malt flavors. Conway’s Irish Ale is available now at the GLBC gift shop and throughout our distribution footprint.
Want to learn about the origins of the Irish Red Ale? Discover how limited resources (and a whole lot of ingenuity) helped create a timeless style in our blog. Plus, check out details on the rest of our seasonal lineup here.

Lake Erie Monster Imperial IPA Now Available,
Plus 2022 Imperial IPA Series

What lurks beneath the icy depths? A cold-blooded hop behemoth! We're starting the New Year right with the wintry return of Lake Erie Monster Imperial IPA, our first Imperial IPA Series release of 2022. The Imperial IPA Series is a collection of epic IPAs with bold flavors, premium ingredients, and legendary lore, available in 16 oz. Can 4-Packs and Draft.
A new member joins our beastly family this summer! Ruby’s Revenge Imperial Grapefruit IPA, a bold, citrusy, 8.0% ABV Imperial IPA brewed with real grapefruit and a mix of citrusy American hops, releases in June. Meet the other members of our Imperial IPA Series here.