Great Dane Brewing Releases Fujisaki Collaboration Lemon Lager "LEMON LAGER"
Great Dane Brewing in Sendai, Miyagi, has released a collaboration beer with the long-established department store Fujisaki, "LEMON LAGER." It is introduced as a summer-friendly beer based on a classic lager with lemon puree added.
Hop BroToday we're talking about LEMON LAGER, the Fujisaki collaboration from Great Dane Brewing in Sendai. For lager fans, this is one you can't miss.
MugiWhoa! A collaboration between a department store and beer is so stylish! Just hearing Fujisaki collaboration already makes it feel special.
Hop BroAnd the contents are great too. It's based on a classic lager, and they add lemon puree near the end of fermentation, so it's not just a generic citrus flavor.
MugiNear the end of fermentation? What does that even mean! Does the timing of adding the lemon puree change the taste?
Hop BroExactly. If you add it later, the aroma and fruitiness stand out more easily. And because it has the nuance of lemon cut with the peel, it brings out not just freshness but also a clear bitterness.
MugiOhhh! So it's not just sweet, it has a nice crisp edge too! Refreshing character and bitterness are perfect for summer.
Hop BroThe alcohol content is 5.0%, so it's easy to drink. Since it's a lager, it pairs well with food and is built to go down smoothly.
MugiThat's the best! And Great Dane Brewing has a brewery in Akiu in Sendai, right? Just hearing Akiu brewery somehow makes it sound delicious.
Hop BroExactly. It started in the U.S. in 1994, and now it's rooted in Sendai, which is the interesting part. A regionally rooted beer has real conviction, both in its flavor and its background.
MugiAnd there's not just single bottles online, there's a mixed pack too, right? Being able to try a bunch of different ones is kind of unfair!
Hop BroIt's great that you can enjoy it alongside the regular lineup, and it would also work as your first drink of the summer. This definitely goes on the list of things I want to drink tonight.
MugiMore than on the list, it's a lock! A lemon lager served ice-cold is absolutely going to be delicious!
Great Dane Brewing has unveiled a new collaboration product with Fujisaki, "LEMON LAGER." The beer style is lager, and the alcohol content is 5.0%. Built on a classic lager brewed using traditional methods, lemon puree is added near the end of fermentation, and the elements of lemon cut with the peel are said to create a refreshing character and a pleasant bitterness.
The Great Dane Brewing behind this beer was founded in Wisconsin, USA in 1994, and now operates a brewery in Akiu, Taihaku Ward, Sendai. At the attached restaurant, guests can enjoy freshly brewed beer along with dishes made using ingredients from Tohoku and Miyagi. True to a brewery that has combined brewing expertise developed in the United States with local outreach from Akiu, this collaboration is also noteworthy as one rooted in the region.
Fujisaki is a long-established department store centered in Miyagi Prefecture, and a brand with deep ties to the local community. This "LEMON LAGER" is a beer born from such a regionally grounded partnership, and its refreshing, summer-minded direction is clear. With a design that layers the outline of lemon onto a lager's easy-drinking character, it seems likely to pair well with food.
In addition to single bottles, the online store also offers mixed packs, making it a format that can be enjoyed alongside the standard lineup. As a new seasonal product from the Akiu brewery, it is an easy-to-pick-up release not only for local beer fans, but also for anyone looking for a lager with a lemon accent.
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Hop BroToday we're talking about LEMON LAGER, the Fujisaki collaboration from Great Dane Brewing in Sendai. For lager fans, this is one you can't miss.
MugiWhoa! A collaboration between a department store and beer is so stylish! Just hearing Fujisaki collaboration already makes it feel special.
Hop BroAnd the contents are great too. It's based on a classic lager, and they add lemon puree near the end of fermentation, so it's not just a generic citrus flavor.
MugiNear the end of fermentation? What does that even mean! Does the timing of adding the lemon puree change the taste?
Hop BroExactly. If you add it later, the aroma and fruitiness stand out more easily. And because it has the nuance of lemon cut with the peel, it brings out not just freshness but also a clear bitterness.
MugiOhhh! So it's not just sweet, it has a nice crisp edge too! Refreshing character and bitterness are perfect for summer.
Hop BroThe alcohol content is 5.0%, so it's easy to drink. Since it's a lager, it pairs well with food and is built to go down smoothly.
MugiThat's the best! And Great Dane Brewing has a brewery in Akiu in Sendai, right? Just hearing Akiu brewery somehow makes it sound delicious.
Hop BroExactly. It started in the U.S. in 1994, and now it's rooted in Sendai, which is the interesting part. A regionally rooted beer has real conviction, both in its flavor and its background.
MugiAnd there's not just single bottles online, there's a mixed pack too, right? Being able to try a bunch of different ones is kind of unfair!
Hop BroIt's great that you can enjoy it alongside the regular lineup, and it would also work as your first drink of the summer. This definitely goes on the list of things I want to drink tonight.
MugiMore than on the list, it's a lock! A lemon lager served ice-cold is absolutely going to be delicious!
