Sarris Candies Announces Partnership with Great Lakes Brewing Company
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Two Beloved Brands Unite For Limited Time Confection-inspired Chocolate Ale
CANONSBURG, PA, February 27, 2026 (PittsburghNewsWire.com) — Northeast Ohio’s Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC) and Western Pennsylvania’s Sarris Candies are proud to announce their first-ever collaboration: Chocolate Ale. This sweet, smooth-drinking golden brew was crafted with the nostalgic flavors of Sarris Candies chocolates in mind. This limited-edition brew celebrates regional pride, nostalgia, and collaborative innovation.
Chocolate Ale will be available on draft and in 6-pack 12 oz. cans for a limited time beginning early March, just in time for the Easter season, and predominately in Giant Eagle stores throughout Western Pennsylvania and Northeast and Central Ohio. Chocolate Ale will also be served on tap at the Great Lakes brewpub and sold to-go in the Great Lakes gift shop while supplies last.
Innovation Meets Tradition
This 6.0% ABV ale features a decadent amount of chocolate flavor, crafted to capture a smooth and rich melt-in-your-mouth experience reminiscent of enjoying Sarris Candies chocolate confections. Brewed with lighter malts, the ale’s pale color makes it an even more unique offering compared to many of the darker chocolate beers in the market.
“Nothing quite captures the experience of enjoying a box of Sarris chocolates, but we feel we got pretty close,” says GLBC Co-CEO Steven Pauwels. “This is a truly innovative beer that unites two well-loved brands. We’re proud to share our original approach to a chocolate-inspired brew.”
A Sweet Partnership
Through a long shared mutual partnership with Giant Eagle Stores, Great Lakes Chocolate Ale and Sarris Candies will be shoppable in time for the Easter season, giving customers an exciting treat for spring gatherings. Select Giant Eagle Market District locations may also offer Chocolate Ale on tap so customers can sip and shop.
Sarris President and CEO Bill Sarris says, “As two legacy family-owned regional brands with decades of experience, we are thrilled to come together to delight our customers with something special that speaks to our shared values of craftsmanship, tradition, community, and innovation. Whether we fill Easter baskets, coolers, or both, we are excited for this first-time partnership to hit Giant Eagle shelves and sweeten the season together.”
Great Lakes Brewing Co. x Sarris Candies Chocolate Ale releases in 6-Pack 12 oz. cans at Giant Eagle stores and select retailers throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania starting in March.
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About Sarris Candies
Founded in 1960, Sarris Candies is a family-owned chocolate company rooted in Western Pennsylvania. For more than six decades, Sarris has handcrafted premium chocolates using time-honored recipes and the finest ingredients. From iconic chocolate-covered pretzels to boxed chocolates and seasonal specialties, Sarris Candies continues to create confections that celebrate tradition, quality, and life’s sweetest moments. Learn more at SarrisCandies.com.
About Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Ohio’s original craft brewery, founded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway in Cleveland, Ohio. GLBC is independent and employee-owned and serves 19 states and Washington, D.C. with its award-winning portfolio of fresh, flavorful, and innovative crafted beverages including Cold Rush Premium Light Lager, Midwest IPA, Dortmunder Gold® Lager, and a robust selection of seasonal and limited release offerings. Learn more at greatlakesbrewing.com
