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Interior of Great Lakes Brewery with copper brewing vessels and warm amber lighting

Est. Cleveland, Ohio

Brewed on the
Waves of the
Great Lakes

Small-batch craft beer and wood-fired artisan breads, forged in the heart of Cleveland since 2003 — where the lake wind meets the hearth.

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Great Lakes Brewery taproom with exposed brick and copper brewing equipment

Our Story

A Cleveland
Tradition You Can Taste

Great Lakes Brewery was born from a simple conviction: that the best beer and bread come from patience, craft, and a deep respect for the ingredients. Nestled in Cleveland's historic district, we've been pouring small-batch ales, lagers, and stouts alongside fresh, wood-fired loaves for over two decades.

Every batch is brewed in-house using water drawn from the Great Lakes basin — the same waters that shaped this city. Every loaf is baked each morning in our stone hearth oven, using locally milled flour and sourdough starters passed down through generations of Cleveland bakers.

20+

Years Brewing

12

Signature Brews

158

W Th Street

The Tap List

Our Signature Brews

Each beer tells a story of Cleveland — bold, unpretentious, and crafted with the kind of care that only comes from calling the Great Lakes home.

Amber Ale in a pint glass with copper-colored liquid and frothy head
Ale 5.8% ABV

Lake Effect Amber

A balanced amber ale with notes of toasted caramel malt and a subtle floral hop finish. The beer that put us on the map — smooth, reliable, and deeply rooted in Cleveland culture.

Dark stout in a glass with thick creamy tan head and deep brown color
Stout 7.2% ABV

Midnight Lake Stout

Rich and velvety with layers of dark chocolate, espresso, and roasted barley. A winter-warmer that captures the moody beauty of the lake in November.

Hoppy IPA with bright golden color and dense white foam head
IPA 6.9% ABV

Cuyahoga IPA

Bold citrus and pine hop character with a clean, dry finish. Named for the river that rose from the ashes — a testament to Cleveland's relentless spirit.

Crisp pilsner lager with brilliant golden clarity and fine bubble carbonation
Lager 4.9% ABV

Buckeye Pilsner

Crisp, clean, and dangerously drinkable. A German-style pilsner brewed with Ohio-grown hops and Great Lakes water — refreshing in every sense.

Tart sour beer with pale pink hue and delicate carbonation in a tulip glass
Sour 5.1% ABV

Summit Sour

Wild-fermented with lake-region blackberries and a touch of vanilla. Bright, tart, and unexpectedly complex — our most adventurous brew.

Hazy wheat beer with pale golden color and light frothy head in a weizen glass
Wheat 5.4% ABV

Shoreline Hefeweizen

Cloudy, bananasy, and gently spiced with clove. A German-style wheat beer that tastes like a summer afternoon at Lake Erie.

Selection varies by season. Ask your server about our current rotating taps.

From the Hearth

Artisan Breads & Bakes

Every morning at 4 a.m., our bakers begin. Stone-ground flour, wild sourdough starters, and a wood-fired oven — the same rhythms that have shaped Cleveland's food tradition for over a century.

Rustic sourdough boule with flour-dusted crust and deep scoring

Classic Sourdough

48-hour fermented with our house starter. Crisp crust, open crumb, tangy depth.

Golden focaccia bread with rosemary, sea salt, and olive oil dimples

Rosemary Focaccia

Olive oil-rich with fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt. Baked until golden and blistered.

Giant cinnamon roll with thick cream cheese glaze and cinnamon swirl

Cinnamon Pull-Apart

Buttery, spiced, and drenched in cream cheese glaze. A weekend ritual.

Soft pretzel loaf with coarse salt and mustard dipping sauce

Beer-Bread Pretzel

Made with our Lake Effect Amber. Chewy interior, coarse salt, paired with Dijon mustard.

Pair Your Bread with Your Brew

Every loaf is crafted to complement our beers. Ask about our bread-and-beer pairing flights — available daily at the taproom.

Spacious brewery taproom with communal tables and large communal seating area

Visit Us

Come Sit at Our Table

Address

158 W Th St, Cleveland, OH 44135

Hours

Tue – Thu: 3pm – 10pm
Fri – Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 8pm
Mon: Closed

Find Us on the Map

Located in Cleveland's historic warehouse district, just minutes from Lake Erie. Street parking available on Th STREET and surrounding blocks.

Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear from You

Whether you're planning a private event, have a question about our brews, or just want to say hello — drop us a line and we'll get back to you within the day.

158 W Th St, Cleveland, OH 44135
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