{"id":258749,"date":"2026-08-04T03:56:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T03:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/258749\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T03:56:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T03:56:07","slug":"great-lakes-experience-bar-coming-to-pittsburgh-international-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/258749\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Lakes Experience Bar Coming to Pittsburgh International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\tConstruction to Begin August, 2026; Opening Planned for Late Fall, 2026<\/p>\n

Great Lakes Brewing Company<\/a>, Ohio\u2019s original craft brewery, announced plans to open a new Great Lakes Experience Bar at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), marking the brewery\u2019s continued growth throughout the region and its first branded airport hospitality destination in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

Construction on the new location is scheduled to begin in August, with an anticipated opening in late fall 2026. Developed in partnership with Pittsburgh-based Air Ventures, the Great Lakes Experience Bar will bring the brewery\u2019s award-winning beers, signature hospitality, and brewpub-inspired menu to travelers passing through one of the nation\u2019s fastest-growing airports.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo courtesy of Great Lakes Brewing.<\/p>\n

The new location represents a significant milestone for Great Lakes Brewing Co. as the company continues to strengthen its presence beyond Ohio and deepen connections with craft beer enthusiasts throughout neighboring Pennsylvania, where consumer demand continues to grow.<\/p>\n

The Great Lakes Experience Bar will feature a lineup of Great Lakes favorites like flagship Dortmunder Gold Lager and rotating seasonal offerings, including the popular Christmas Ale, alongside a food menu inspired by the brewery\u2019s historic Cleveland brewpub, while tailored to Pittsburgh\u2019s travelers. Designed to create an authentic Great Lakes experience for travelers, the space will celebrate the culture, craftsmanship, and community that have defined the independent craft brewery since its founding in 1988.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Photo courtesy of Great Lakes Brewing.<\/p>\n

Since expanding into Pennsylvania in 1999, Great Lakes has remained committed to growing its presence through meaningful partnerships and community engagement. \u201cEarlier this year, through our collaboration with Pittsburgh-based Sarris Candies, a beloved institution, we released a Limited-Edition Chocolate Ale,\u201d said Vicki Campana, Director of Marketing for Great Lakes Brewing Co. \u201cWe brought together two family-owned regional brands rooted in craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation, and that reflects our long-term vision for growth in PA. We are dedicated to creating authentic experiences that celebrate the communities we serve. As we open our new Great Lakes Experience bar at PIT Airport, we are proud to deepen our connection to the region and continue building relationships that support our consumers and brand.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to continue growing our partnership with Great Lakes Brewing Co. and bring this exciting new concept to Pittsburgh International Airport,\u201d said Seth Merin, Vice President of Operations for Air Ventures. \u201cTravelers are increasingly looking for authentic, regional dining experiences, and the Great Lakes Experience Bar will provide exactly that\u2014a welcoming destination showcasing great food, exceptional beer, and the spirit of the Great Lakes region. We believe this will quickly become a favorite stop for passengers traveling through Pittsburgh.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Photo courtesy of Great Lakes Brewing.<\/p>\n

For Great Lakes Brewing Co., the project represents a strategic expansion while building upon the success of the brewery\u2019s airport hospitality presence.<\/p>\n

\u201cPennsylvania has long been an important market for Great Lakes Brewing Co., and we\u2019re excited to further invest in the region with the introduction of the Great Lakes Experience Bar at Pittsburgh International Airport,\u201d said Chris Brown, CEO of Great Lakes Brewing Co. \u201cThis 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. We\u2019re honored to become part of the airport\u2019s continued evolution. Working with Seth and the Air Ventures team has been a pleasure, and we are thrilled to continue our partnership and support their growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

The opening also highlights Great Lakes\u2019 commitment to creating memorable brand experiences beyond traditional retail and on-premise channels.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe addition of Great Lakes Brewing brings yet another quality option for travelers to our food and beverage portfolio. 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,\u201d said Bryan Dietz, Senior Vice President, Air Service & Commercial Development. \u201cWe\u2019re pleased to partner with such a popular brand like Great Lakes and continue the growth of local operator Air Ventures.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additional details, including menu offerings, design renderings, grand opening events, and exclusive airport-only features, will be announced closer to opening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Construction to Begin August, 2026; Opening Planned for Late Fall, 2026 Great Lakes Brewing Company, Ohio\u2019s original craft…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":258750,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[262,73,6845,75,74],"class_list":["post-258749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-pittsburgh","tag-great-lakes","tag-pittsburgh","tag-pittsburgh-airport","tag-pittsburgh-headlines","tag-pittsburgh-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258749","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=258749"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258749\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/258750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=258749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=258749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=258749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}