Great Beer Knows No Borders.

Founded in Wisconsin, USA, in 1994, Great Dane Brewing opened a new brewery in the Akiu district of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, in January 2024.

OUR BEERS

WISCONSIN BORN.
SENDAI BREWED.

Whether at our brewery, a local restaurant, or in the comfort of your own home, please enjoy the exceptional beers we brew with pride.

GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED

AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN BEER

Whether at our brewery, a local restaurant, or in the comfort of your own home, please enjoy the exceptional beers we brew with pride.

MIYAGI × AMERICA

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.
NOW SERVED IN SENDAI.

We use as many local ingredients from Miyagi as possible—including cheese, seafood, meat, and vegetables—and prepare them with American cooking methods and seasonings. The possibilities for exquisite pairings between beer and snacks are endless.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

THE WORD IS OUT

unnamed

I can't believe I found such an amazing place in a hot spring town just outside of Sendai! The beer, the atmosphere, and the food are all top-notch. It feels exactly like a pub in Wisconsin. Plus, I can't believe you can get fried cheese curds in Japan!!!

Zach Brandon
Google Review

melia

It's usually hard to find an authentic American experience in Sendai, but this place made me feel like I was visiting a brewery on the West Coast.

Melia
Google Review

rob

I got to meet the owner, Rob, and he gave me a tour of the brewery! I highly recommend this as a destination when traveling from Sendai.

Rob
Google Review

OUR STORY

SPREADING GOEN THROUGH BEER

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VISIT THE BREWERY
& TAPROOM

LOCATION

11-2 Biwahara, Yumoto, Akiu-machi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 982-0241
11-2 Biwahara, Yumoto, Akiu-machi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi

HOURS

• Monday – Thursday: 11:00 – 21:00 (L.O. 20:30)
• Friday – Sunday: 11:00 – 22:00 (L.O. 21:30)

ACCESS

Located in the heart of Akiu Onsen.
Free parking available on-site.

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

JOIN THE CLUB

Advance notice of new beer releases and early access to event information
Exclusive member events, such as meet-and-greets with the brewers
Priority purchasing rights for limited-edition merchandise and rare beers
Special coupons for use at our restaurant