You didn’t think we’d celebrate our 30th anniversary without a special release, did you? In honor of three decades of independent craft brewing, Great Lakes Brewing Co. is proud to share our 30th Anniversary Imperial Oyster Stout.

To celebrate our pearl anniversary we added fresh shucked oysters and cacao nibs to this special Imperial Stout, symbolizing the hard work and sweet memories we’ve shared over 30 years of independent, family-owned (and now employee-owned) craft brewing. 

To mark this storied occasion, the 30th Anniversary Imperial Oyster Stout will be presented in an elegant black matte 22 oz. bottle. Screenprinted on the surface in glossy black ink is a discoverable bathymetric map of Lake Erie (though we can’t promise you’ll find any oysters there).

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The 30th Anniversary Imperial Oyster Stout will be available throughout the GLBC distribution footprint. Savor the rich, chocolaty flavors and subtle saltiness as you help us toast to the next 30 years. Learn more about this special release below…

THE BEER
Flavor: Luxuriously smooth with deep-diving roasted malt and cocoa flavors, and a delicately briny finish.
ABV: 11%
IBU: 37
Malts: Harrington 2-Row, Roasted Barley, Oats, Chocolate, Cara 45, Special Roast
Hops: Simcoe, Mt. Hood
Specials: Fresh Oysters, Cacao Nibs, Salt
Pairs with: Oysters, aged cheeses, and chocolate cake

THE RELEASE
Date: Thursday, August 16, 2018
Time: Gift Shop opens at 10:00 AM. Brewpub opens at 11:30 AM. 
Bottle cost: $9.99
Brewpub: On tap beginning Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 11:30AM

EVERYWHERE ELSE
30th Anniversary Imperial Oyster Stout will be available in bottles and on draft throughout the GLBC distribution footprint beginning Monday, August 20. Keep an eye out for special events and tappings on our Events page.

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