A Sampling of Craft Beers fromGreat Lakes Brewing Company Brewed by: Great Lakes Brewing Company Country: USA Style: Various: includes (3) Commodore Perry, (3) Dortmunder Gold, (2) Edmund Fitzgerald, (2) Eliot Ness, and (2) Midwest IPA. ABV: 5.4% to 7.5% Ratebeer.com rating: 66 to 99 BeerAdvocate.com rating: 3.79/5 to 4.24/5 Great Lakes Commodore Perry IPA (ABV 7.5%) is clear copper in color, with a lasting white head. Aroma is herbal and citrusy; spicy, resinous, bitter hop flavors are well-balanced with caramel malt. Medium bodied with a dry, fruity finish, its name honors the hero from The War of 1812 who battled the enemy on Lake Erie. Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold (ABV 5.8%) is complex and satisfying; a smooth, golden lager that strikes a delicate balance between malt and hops in the aroma, palate, finish and body. It has more body and less hops than a Pilsner, and less malt and more hops than a Munich style lager; brewed in the style developed by the 19th century brewers of Dortmund, Germany. Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald (ABV 5.8%) is a flavorful porter, deep brown in color, with glints of ruby and a small tan head. Complex, roasty aroma heralds a bittersweet, chocolate-coffee taste and a bold hop presence. Robust and drinkable, it is named for the great ship that tragically sank in Lake Superior in 1975 with many Northeast Ohioans on board. Great Lakes Eliot Ness (ABV 6.2%) is a deep amber-red Vienna-style lager with a fragrant malt aroma. Flavorful notes of rich caramelized malt and noble hop flavors harmonize on the palate, leading to a crisp clean finish. Named after one of Cleveland's most respected safety directors, who frequented the brewpub's bar during his tenure from 1935-1941 and, according to popular legend, was responsible for the bullet holes still evident today.Great Lakes Midwest IPA (ABV 7%) is an easy-drinking American IPA . A sensible amount of hops politely greets a mild mannered finish. Welcome to the unofficial IPA of Midwest Nice. Brewed with Triumph, Strata, Cascade, and Citra hops, and 2-Row Base and Honey malts, it has an IBU of 45 and pairs well with kielbasa, grilled corn, and pierogi. Brewery Information: Founded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway in Cleveland’s Ohio City, Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC) is Ohio’s first brewpub and microbrewery. Since then, Great Lakes has been a driving force behind the revival of the Ohio City neighborhood and the craft beer industry in Northeast Ohio. Independent for over 30 years and employee owned since 2018, it now serves 14 states and Washington. In 2023, it was ranked as the 17th largest craft brewery in the USA. While production has expanded to adjacent and nearby properties, the brewpub and restaurant remain in their original locations. The brewpub and restaurant feature a Tiger Mahogany bar from the 1860s, a Beer Cellar and the Rockefeller Room, named after Standard Oil founder and Clevelander John D. Rockefeller, who was thought to have worked in the building. There is a gift shop which sells beer, along with apparel and barware. Brewery tours are available on weekends.
