Brewery Profile

Great Lakes Brewing Company

For visitors exploring North Canton’s beer options, this stop brings a name with a longer Ohio history than many newer taprooms. Established in 1988, Great Lakes Brewing Company is known as Ohio’s original craft brewery, with independent, employee-owned operations and deep roots in the Cleveland area where it began. A visitor walking in should expect the experience to be framed around that established regional presence: a brewery with a broad portfolio, regular release activity, and events that are part of its public-facing calendar. Specific pours can change, so the on-site menu or staff are the best source for what is available that day.

Travelers in this part of Ohio often look for a mix of familiar regional beer and current small-batch or seasonal offerings, especially when building a route between Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and nearby communities. Great Lakes Brewing Company fits that kind of itinerary because its beers are distributed throughout the region and its releases are often tied to direct updates from the brewery. The appeal is not just a single flagship experience, but a chance to see what one of the state’s longest-running craft breweries is currently emphasizing. Visitors who follow brewery events may also find scheduled activities or release-related happenings worth planning around.

Practical details are best confirmed before heading over, since the known public information points to events, new beer releases, a direct mailing list, and gift shop merchandise rather than a fixed list of visitor amenities. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, hours, and any event-related changes. If merchandise is part of the visit, check current availability rather than assuming a particular item is in stock. For travelers comparing multiple stops, it is also worth signing up for or reviewing the brewery’s direct communications, since those updates are where releases, events, and shop information are commonly shared.

Great Lakes Brewing Company, established in 1988, holds the distinction of being Ohio's original craft brewery. This operation is independent and employee-owned, maintaining deep roots in the Cleveland area where it began operations. The brewery focuses on producing a portfolio of award-winning beers, distributed throughout the region. Beyond their core production, GLBC frequently hosts brewery events and manages new beer releases, often communicated through their direct mailing list alongside updates regarding their gift shop merchandise.

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5400 Lauby Rd, North Canton, OH 44720, USA, North Canton, Ohio, 44720

Phone: 216.771.4404

Website: https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/

Hours: Brewpub Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM (Bar 10:00 PM); Friday - Saturday: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM (Bar 11:00 PM); Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Bar 5:00 PM). Gift Shop Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM; Friday - Saturday: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Great Lakes Brewing Company.

Beer Styles at Great Lakes Brewing Company

Great Lakes Brewing Company brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Irish Ale (implied by context), Holiday Ale, Milk Stout, Hazy IPA, Wheat, and Premium Light Lager. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Monthly Themed Trivia - 90s Action Blockbusters

    Aug 26, 2026

    Sunday, April 26 from 12PM to 2PM, join monthly themed trivia hosted by Last Call focused on 90s action blockbuster movies. Free to play with brunch menu available. Reservations r…

  • Half Off Wine Wednesdays

    Aug 26, 2026

    Every Wednesday from 4-8PM at the brewpub, get half off bottles of wine! Plus, snack on our house Caesar salad and fries for only $15. Dine-in only.

  • Wine Wednesday Special

    Aug 26, 2026

    Every Wednesday from noon to 8PM at the brewpub, get half off bottles of wine! Pair with house Caesar salad and fries during Happy Hour (4-7PM).

  • Last Call Trivia at Great Lakes

    Aug 26, 2026

    Grab a team of up to five of your brightest buds and join us at the brewpub every Thursday from 7PM to 9PM for Last Call Trivia. Compete for prizes and enjoy food and drink specia…

  • Great Lakes Gameday Shuttle

    Aug 26, 2026

    Free shuttle service for most Cleveland home baseball games, running one hour before and one hour after games. Free with any purchase at brewpub or gift shop.

  • Cleveland Baseball Game Day Specials

    Aug 26, 2026

    Show up on game day and score these specials-- all day! $4 Cold Rush cans, $20 Rally Drum Lemon Shandy pitchers, $12 Polish Boy loaded fries. Easy In, Easy Out shuttle to all home…

  • Cleveland Cavaliers Playoff Specials

    Aug 26, 2026

    Catch select playoff games at Great Lakes, the Official Craft Beer of the Cleveland Cavaliers! Enjoy $4 Cold Rush Premium Light Lager (12 oz. cans) and $10 wings (your choice of s…

  • Gameday Shuttle Service for Cleveland Baseball Home Games

    Aug 26, 2026

    Free shuttle service with any purchase from the brewpub or gift shop for most Cleveland home games, running one hour before and one hour after the game. Real-time updates via brew…

  • Cleveland Baseball Gameday Shuttle

    Aug 27, 2026

    Free shuttle to and from ballpark one hour before and after home games, with purchase at brewpub or gift shop. Runs for most home games throughout the season.

  • History Happy Hour

    Aug 27, 2026

    Join us at the brewpub on the last Friday of each month for History Happy Hour! From 5:30-7PM, grab a pint of your favorite GLBC beer and listen to our speaker share their knowled…

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Great Lakes Brewing Company located?
Great Lakes Brewing Company is located at 5400 Lauby Rd, North Canton, OH 44720, USA, North Canton, Ohio, 44720. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Great Lakes Brewing Company's hours?
Current hours are: Brewpub Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM (Bar 10:00 PM); Friday - Saturday: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM (Bar 11:00 PM); Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Bar 5:00 PM). Gift Shop Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM; Friday - Saturday: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Great Lakes Brewing Company?
Visit https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.