Great Lakes Brewing Co. releases first-ever light lager

Driving the news: Cold Rush is a premium light lager that Great Lakes calls "crafted yet crushable" and "an accessible entry to our brand for new drinkers."

• Twelve packs ($14.99) are already available at the Great Lakes store, and they'll hit Northeast Ohio shelves later this month.
• Cold Rush will also appear in the fall edition of GLBC's "Gimme Five" variety packs.

Zoom in: At 4.0%-ABV and 100 calories, it's a lot more like a Busch Light than a Commodore Perry.

By the numbers: The price point is a hair above the Bud Lights and Miller Lites of the world and identical to Garage Beer.

What's next: Great Lakes will host a "Cold Rush Patio Party" at the brewpub 2-8pm tomorrow to celebrate the brand's wider release.

• The event will feature a DJ, food specials and shuttle service to the Guards game.