Browns fans and beer lovers were happy to see Joe Thomas at Great Lakes Brewing Co. on Saturday as the brewpub unveiled a new beer in his honor.
Thomas' beer, 73 Kolsch, went on tap as he met fans, took pictures and poured a glass himself. The limited-edition Kolsch-style ale is an obvious nod to the player who wore number 73 for the Browns.
.@GLBC_Cleveland #73Beer pic.twitter.com/sBMnLQaUEt
— Joe Thomas (@joethomas73) August 5, 2018
What a fun night, thanks for coming!🍻 https://t.co/Z5fvfycnG2
— Joe Thomas (@joethomas73) August 5, 2018
One of the genius’ behind the perfect beer!! 73 https://t.co/sGxwnIzxDX
— Joe Thomas (@joethomas73) August 5, 2018
Great Lakes also printed and filled 73 special-edition crowler cans, which are on sale in the gift shop, according to a tweet from the brewing company.
73 Kolsch, our beer honoring Iron Man @joethomas73, is now on tap at the brewpub. We printed and filled 73 special edition crowler cans available NOW at the gift shop. Get yours before they're gone! Thanks to Joe for coming out!
More info on 73 Kolsch: https://t.co/66G6Nfi0l6 pic.twitter.com/vVNIobFx5W
— GreatLakesBrewingCo. (@GLBC_Cleveland) August 4, 2018
According to Great Lakes, this beer project began when Thomas and his next-door neighbor, Great Lakes Brewing Co. CEO Bill Boor, bonded over beer.
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The beer can features an illustration of Thomas in his number 73 jersey.
Here are a couple of quick stats about 73 Kolsch, according to Great Lakes:
- ABV: 5.7% | IBU: 20
- Flavor: Reliably crisp and smooth with consecutive snaps of earthy hop aromas and subtle rye bitterness
Great Lakes said the beer will be available for a limited time beginning in September at select Cleveland-area retailers in 12 oz. can six packs.
