Balanced & Smooth: A hometown hero, draped in a people-pleasing blend of smooth malt and crisp hop flavors. As your eyes flash across Dortmunder Gold's shiny medal, you'll catch No. 1 a glimmering atop a wooden barrel. You'll notice the same sign outside our Ohio City brewpub's Brewhouse No.1, where original GLBC Brew aster Thiane Johnson first developed Dortmunder Gold's winning recipe, and brought brewing glory back to Cleveland. Recommended glassware. Employee owned. Certified Independent Craft Brewers Association. greatlakesbrewing.com. Learn more about our beer at greatlakesbrewing.com. Great Lakes Brewing Co. is an environmentally and socially conscious brewery from Cleveland, Ohio. Visit our historic brewpub and see for yourself! Please recycle. It's kind of our thing.