Pittsburgh, get ready to raise a toast to Cleveland.
Great Lakes Brewing Co., Cleveland’s largest brewery, is setting up shop in Pittsburgh International Airport sometime this fall.
The brewery’s so-called “Experience Bar” at the airport will feature its original beer — the Dortmunder Gold Lager — as well as a rotating cast of seasonal beers and a food menu.
Great Lakes Brewing CEO Chris Brown said in a release that Pennsylvania has long been one of the brewery’s top markets, and Pittsburgh International was a logical choice for expansion.
“This new location allows us to share our brand with millions of travelers each year while introducing new audiences to the quality, innovation, and hospitality that have been at the heart of Great Lakes for nearly four decades,” he said.
Pittsburgh International becomes Great Lakes’ fourth location, joining its original 1988 brewpub in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood and smaller outposts in Canton and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Pittsburgh International recently expanded its roster of food and drink options to coincide with the new airside terminal, adding more than a dozen businesses like Squirrel Hill-based Mineo’s Pizza, North Hills-based Cafe Conmigo and Shake Shack.
Airport executive Bryan Dietz stressed the importance of diversifying concessions for customers with a brewpub.
“This aligns with our strategy of offering a mix of local, regional, national and international brands to meet the diverse needs of passengers at Pittsburgh International Airport and the tri-state region our airport serves,” he said.
Great Lakes plans to announce its full food and drink menus and the grand opening at Pittsburgh International at a later date.