Great Lakes Brewery

Octopus Wants To Fight IPA

IPA - American

Our pet octopus is a bit of a jerk. He’s that guy who has a couple then either tells you how much he loves you or threatens to fight you. So we brewed… Read More

Our pet octopus is a bit of a jerk. He’s that guy who has a couple then either tells you how much he loves you or threatens to fight you. So we brewed this IPA, with 8 varieties of hops and 8 types of malt. We targeted 88 IBU and 8.8% to appease him. Sadly, when he found out that we’d fabricated all of the above info, it only made him more volatile. We are starting to realize that Octopus was a poor choice for a pet. Read Less

Canuck Pale Ale

Pale Ale - American

The minute you crack your can, aroma of grapefruit, mango and pine hit you in the face; like a beaver slapping his tail on a pristine small body of water… Read More

The minute you crack your can, aroma of grapefruit, mango and pine hit you in the face; like a beaver slapping his tail on a pristine small body of water in Ontario. Canuck pours a deep gold, bordering on burnt orange that produces a tight snowy white toque. Take one last nose before getting into the liquid, which you’ll soon find will be hard to put down. Soft carbonation leads into a sweet honeyish start before it gives way to more grapefruit, tropical citrus, canned peaches and pine. Light to medium body with a very dry finish.
Drink at your local pub, in the fish hut, campground, the beach, in a canoe (responsibly), playing shinny, on a log…actually, anywhere north of the 49th.
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Pompous Ass English Ale

Pale Ale - English

Pompous Ass is our version of an English Pale Ale. We used an American ale yeast to brighten up the flavour and add our own contemporary blend of hops… Read More

Pompous Ass is our version of an English Pale Ale. We used an American ale yeast to brighten up the flavour and add our own contemporary blend of hops to ensure that even the most pompous ale drinker does a double take. Read Less

Karma Citra IPA

IPA - American

News of any new hop coming from the Yakima Valley perks the ears of IPA brewers everywhere, but, with Citra, things were different. The buzz was bigger.… Read More

News of any new hop coming from the Yakima Valley perks the ears of IPA brewers everywhere, but, with Citra, things were different. The buzz was bigger. As Citra's wave rolled across the land from the west coast we waited... and waited. Finally it crested, and a sample crashed into our pilot system. After brewing with it all the buzz made sense. Comments ranged from "Well that changes the game" to "It's so good it feels like we're cheating." Today we procure as much as Citra as we can to bring you as much of this IPA as our little brewery can muster. All hail Citra! Read Less

Lake Effect

IPA - American

The weather channel describes Lake Effect snow as a “mass of sufficiently cold air moving over a body of water creating an unstable temperature profile… Read More

The weather channel describes Lake Effect snow as a “mass of sufficiently cold air moving over a body of water creating an unstable temperature profile in the atmosphere.”

Who cares.

This beer, however, has nothing to do with that drivel. It was inspired by a summer spent drinking heaps of IPAs on a stoop on Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo, NY.
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THRUST! an IPA

IPA - New England / Hazy

Designed by NASA scientists, THRUST! is structured to attack you senses. First, it burns into your visual cortex the image of a beer with a deep copper… Read More

Designed by NASA scientists, THRUST! is structured to attack you senses. First, it burns into your visual cortex the image of a beer with a deep copper hue topped with a rocky white head. Soon your olfactory bulb should be awoken as the massive dry-hop propels a penetrating aroma of grapefruit, mango, grape, stone fruit and lychee hurling into your forebrain.

Resisting the impulse to keep smelling the beer, you pound back a gulp which illicits a poking and proding of tropical fruit and resin on your taste buds. Your pallet soon succumbs as THRUST! penetrates and perforates, eventually becoming your new reality.

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Pumpkin Ale

Pumpkin / Yam Beer

In our pursuit to bring you the most flavourful and unique beers possible, we are proud to release this tasty autumn ale. Handcrafted with an assortment… Read More

In our pursuit to bring you the most flavourful and unique beers possible, we are proud to release this tasty autumn ale. Handcrafted with an assortment of specialty malts and hops, we added a generous amount of pumpkin directly into the brew. Combine this with hints of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and allspice, and you’ve got a beer that you won’t soon forget. Rich, satisfying and slightly spicy, our seasonal ale goes perfectly with your favourite dessert or traditional feast. But like fall, Pumpkin Ale comes but once a year! Read Less

Sunnyside Session IPA

IPA - Session

Looks as beautiful in your glass as a lovely summer day at Sunnyside Beach. Gaze into the sun to get an idea of the colour of this unfiltered (brilliant… Read More

Looks as beautiful in your glass as a lovely summer day at Sunnyside Beach. Gaze into the sun to get an idea of the colour of this unfiltered (brilliant gold, hazy) tasty treat, which is protected with a snowy head, reminiscent of white caps rolling on Lake Ontario.

The citrus aromas leap from the glass with each gentle swirl. Lemon is the most prominent followed by pineapple and a touch of grapefruit. It’s so aromatic that you’ll want to forgo the sunscreen and apply generously to your person. Light body, juicy and refreshing, the same aromas make their way onto the palate, which are elevated due to the soft carbonation and mouthfeel.

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HazeMama

IPA - New England / Hazy

Only when the light is combined with the dark is the universe perfect and complete. Hazemama is an example of the sacred science of object interaction.… Read More

Only when the light is combined with the dark is the universe perfect and complete.

Hazemama is an example of the sacred science of object interaction. This IPA features a unique yeast strain that is the essential ingredient in accessing a balanced and divine state of consciousness. It uses this ability to conjure a unique tropical profile by softening the bitterness while intensifying the hop bouquet.

Hazemama grants us access to levels of perception otherwise unavailable to others, and puts an end to imbalance. Haze is our contact point with clarity on this visceral olfactory journey.

Furthermore, brownies taste good. Read Less

RoboHop West Coast Double IPA

IPA - Imperial / Double

As a child, RoboHop was shunned for his laser beam eyeballs, bulbous hop-shaped torso and robotic limbs. During adolescence however, things changed for… Read More

As a child, RoboHop was shunned for his laser beam eyeballs, bulbous hop-shaped torso and robotic limbs.

During adolescence however, things changed for our hero. He captained his high school hockey team, routinely took over dance floors and , thusly, garnered a lot of attention from jealous classmates.

Today, RoboHop battles blandness by making this killer-hoppy and bracingly-bitter beer.

Suffer.
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Winter Ale

Winter Ale

Inspired by the long, cold and seemingly endless Canadian winter, our 6.2% alcohol Winter Ale is a true winter warmer. Handcrafted with specialty hops… Read More

Inspired by the long, cold and seemingly endless Canadian winter, our 6.2% alcohol Winter Ale is a true winter warmer. Handcrafted with specialty hops and malts, combined with generous amounts of cinnamon, honey, ginger and orange peel, this unique beer is brimming with flavour. Read Less

BURST! ... A New England Pale Ale

Pale Ale - New England / Hazy

Our planet, under threat by unseen enemies like bland tasting beer, is once again saved by the hop rockets of our unsung hero. 

Our planet, under threat by unseen enemies like bland tasting beer, is once again saved by the hop rockets of our unsung hero. 
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Devil's Pale Ale 666

Pale Ale - American

The Devil, perched upon the shoulder of one of our brewers, whispered, with intensity, "Brew me a beer with 6 premium malts and 6 varieties of hops, at… Read More

The Devil, perched upon the shoulder of one of our brewers, whispered, with intensity, "Brew me a beer with 6 premium malts and 6 varieties of hops, at 66 IBUs, and 6.6% abv." The fire beneath the kettle bellowed. Dark clouds formed with each addition of west coast hops and specialty malts. Lightning flashed and thunder clapped. The brewer devised a plan. As the beer came to be, clouds parted, and pillars of sunshine beamed upon the brewhouse. The Devil may have coerced us into brewing this dark, bold and bitter Pale Ale, but the young brewer had made certain the beer did not contain all the 6's the Devil sought, rendering any evil forces in this beer futile. After all, the Devil doesn't brew beer. We do.

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Miami Weiss White Pale Ale

Wheat Beer - American Pale Wheat

Okay, we're busted! We're calling this beer a weiss; it's not! We're suggesting it's from Miami; we've never even been there. Confused? So are we. What… Read More

Okay, we're busted! We're calling this beer a weiss; it's not! We're suggesting it's from Miami; we've never even been there. Confused? So are we.

What we know is it is an American style take on a traditional German wheat beer - A Pale Wheat. Rather than a mild hop presence, this baby is packed with Pacific Northwest hops. It's made with a pale ale yeast which doesn't produce the same banana flavour you find in German weiss beers. We also know that it goes down smooth and tastes terrific.

So, what's with the name Miami Weiss? It's just something the guys in marketing came up with. Read Less

As Far Back As I Can Remember

IPA - New England / Hazy

A NE IPA made on the 7 Barrel system. As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a ... hipster. The tight jeans that don't reach my ankles.… Read More

A NE IPA made on the 7 Barrel system. As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a ... hipster.

The tight jeans that don't reach my ankles. No socks no matter the weather. Selfies. Labradoddles. Biking without a helmet and sipping my fancy pants drinks in Trinity Bellwoods Park. I'm living the dream. Read Less

Limp Puppet Session IPA

IPA - Session

"I was once a great entertainer who thrilled throngs of children with dance. Then my puppet master became a CGI whiz. Now I'm an inanimate object - a… Read More

"I was once a great entertainer who thrilled throngs of children with dance. Then my puppet master became a CGI whiz. Now I'm an inanimate object - a piece of cloth with asbestos stuffing and lifeless strings. I have no pulse and no soul. I do, however, have a rabid desire for revenge.

Beware puppet master - I know where you live..." Read Less

Great Lakes Stout

Stout - Other

A cheeky rebrand of our Shinny Pants Session Stout. Great Lakes Stout pours the darkest of brown, and has aromas of chocolate and lightly roasted coffee… Read More

A cheeky rebrand of our Shinny Pants Session Stout.

Great Lakes Stout pours the darkest of brown, and has aromas of chocolate and lightly roasted coffee beans. With a light to medium body, the creaminess delivers notes of bitter chocolate, roasted malt, and espresso, yet finishes dry. Enjoyable year-round, his 4.3% Session Stout is a perfect companion to a skating rink or a campfire. Read Less

Saison Dupump

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

*One fine autumn day, one of our assistant brewers accidentally pitched saison yeast into a freshly brewed batch of our pumpkin ale. While we all chastised… Read More

*One fine autumn day, one of our assistant brewers accidentally pitched saison yeast into a freshly brewed batch of our pumpkin ale. While we all chastised him, the young brewer had faith that he had created something with potential. Well, the lad was right and Saison DuPump was born.

*Note, the above story is entirely fabricated.

Another unique offering from GLB, a Belgian Saison with pumpkin spices. Read Less

Hanlan’s Point Coconut Coffee Porter

Porter - Coffee

Pours a brilliant midnight black with a luscious creme topping. Aromas of perfectly toasted coconut, dark chocolate, freshly ground espresso, graham cracker… Read More

Pours a brilliant midnight black with a luscious creme topping. Aromas of perfectly toasted coconut, dark chocolate, freshly ground espresso, graham cracker and a touch of vanilla abound from the glass. Each sip provides a silky mouthfeel featuring craft coffee, slightly smoky roasted malt, bakers chocolate and soft coconut, complemented by a touch of white marshmallow up front. A wonderfully complex offering perfect for fireside chats. Read Less

Red Leaf

Lager - American Amber / Red

Hints of caramel, nuts and toasted malt result in a fully flavoured yet deceptively smooth lager. A well balanced body makes it a perfect year-round beer.… Read More

Hints of caramel, nuts and toasted malt result in a fully flavoured yet deceptively smooth lager. A well balanced body makes it a perfect year-round beer. Red Leaf is an ideal match with burgers, stews, sandwiches and similar selections. Read Less

Apocalypse Later Imperial Black IPA

IPA - Imperial / Double Black

An Imperial Black IPA that is big and black, loaded witih a wonderful array of aroma's that consist of coffee, chocolate, roasted malt, citrus, pine and… Read More

An Imperial Black IPA that is big and black, loaded witih a wonderful array of aroma's that consist of coffee, chocolate, roasted malt, citrus, pine and more. Much the same in the taste while finishing very dry and deliciously bitter.

Not a beer to be trifled with.

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Over My Dad Body Pilsner

Pilsner - German

Just like Dad’s favourite playlist, this crisp and clean pilsner will have you dancing in your skivvies with each sip. Light and refreshing, yet complex… Read More

Just like Dad’s favourite playlist, this crisp and clean pilsner will have you dancing in your skivvies with each sip. Light and refreshing, yet complex and memorable. Sweetish malt notes up front with some traces of straw, grass and lemon are the highlights in both aroma and taste. Lightly hazy body ends with a crisp bittering finish. Let the good times roll. Read Less

Blonde Lager

Lager - Pale

Our extended aging process results in an incredible smooth and refreshing taste with little bitterness or aftertaste. Great for the warm weather or for… Read More

Our extended aging process results in an incredible smooth and refreshing taste with little bitterness or aftertaste. Great for the warm weather or for those desiring a light bodied beer; this premium blonde lager is 5% abv. Read Less

Audrey Hopburn

IPA - Belgian

This unfiltered Belgian IPA pours a hazy golden orange that produces a tight white head – really attractive. That signature Belgian yeast strain is evident… Read More

This unfiltered Belgian IPA pours a hazy golden orange that produces a tight white head – really attractive. That signature Belgian yeast strain is evident from the first sniff, producing the spiciness one would expect in a Belgian beer. It’s complemented by grassy, piney hops that co-mingle with citrus (pineapple and lemon) that lead to a dry finish with a pleasant lingering bitterness. At 6.2%, it’s refreshing. Thirst quenching. Packed with flavour. A great example of a Belgian IPA that showcases the best of both styles. Read Less

Great Lakes Premium Lager

Lager - Pale

This retro label dates back to 1987, the year of our incorporation, and has been reborn in an effort to honour our past. The elements in the crest provide… Read More

This retro label dates back to 1987, the year of our incorporation, and has been reborn in an effort to honour our past. The elements in the crest provide a glimpse into, well, we're not quite sure, but the design was ground-breaking in the 80's, so we're good with it. Great Lakes Premium Lager, a throwback to our humble beginnings. Read Less