Great Lakes Brewing introduces signature barbecue sauces Summer and grilling season are around the corner. Just in time, Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC) has announced its latest beer-infused venture.
Edmund Fitzgerald Porter BBQ Sauce and Dortmunder Gold Lager BBQ Sauce will hit the grocery shelves in May. Both all-natural products are made in Ohio, based on GLBC's proprietary recipes inspired the the beer-infused sauces and dressings created for the Great Lakes brewpub. Edmund Fitzgerald Porter BBQ Sauce, a signature at the GLBC brewpub, is spicy with roasted pepper flavors and a hot and sweet finish. Dortmunder Gold Lager BBQ is mild and sweet with tangy tomato and subtle hickory smoke flavors. "As part of our commitment to zero waste, we've used low-fill beers to create sauces and dressings for decades," Jeff West, GLBC retail operations manager said. "We're excited to bring a part of our pub's tradition to even more of our customers." The product launch will be celebrated at the Great Lakes brewpub with a special barbecue-themed menu featuring both sauces and highlighting vendors from the historic West Side Market. The sauces will be available for purchase in 20-ounce bottles at the GLBC gift shop and at select Ohio retailers beginning May 4.