Great Dane Brewing to Join the 2nd Miyagi Craft Beer Fest in Ishinomaki
Great Dane Brewing will take part in the 2nd Miyagi Craft Beer Fest in Ishinomaki. The three-day event runs from July 17 to 19 at Kawamachi Open Park and brings together nine breweries from within Miyagi Prefecture. Admission is free.
Hop BroWe need to talk about Miyagi Craft Beer Fest in Ishinomaki. Great Dane Brewing is joining from July 17 to 19.
MugiWait, free admission? That is way too powerful for a craft beer festival, my weekend plans are already wobbling!
Hop BroThe venue is Kawamachi Open Park, with hours from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the 17th, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the 18th, and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the 19th.
MugiWhoa, nine Miyagi breweries in one spot? That sounds like a direct attack on my self-control!
Hop BroAnd Great Dane Brewing has real history. The brand started in Madison, Wisconsin, back in 1994.
MugiNo way, born in America and now pouring in Miyagi? That brewery has better study-abroad credentials than I do!
Hop BroThen in October 2023 they opened the Akiu brewery in Sendai, plus a restaurant mixing Tohoku ingredients with American culture.
MugiBut the article says the beer lineup is unannounced, right? Now I want to know the beer names and styles even more!
Hop BroThat mystery is part of the fun. A tap list just means the lineup of beers being poured, and this time the styles are something to discover on-site.
MugiOkay, so it's a day-of surprise! Add Ishinomaki strolling to that, and now both of us absolutely want a beer in hand.
Event Overview
The 2nd Miyagi Craft Beer Fest in Ishinomaki will be held over three days from July 17 to 19, 2026, at Kawamachi Open Park in Ishinomaki City. Hours are 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 17, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 18, and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on July 19. Admission is free, with food and drinks sold separately.
About Great Dane Brewing
Great Dane Brewing was founded in Madison, Wisconsin in 1994 and opened its brewery in Akiu, Taihaku Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture in October 2023. The brewery’s attached restaurant serves dishes that combine ingredients from Tohoku and Miyagi with American-inspired food culture.
A Local Beer Gathering in Ishinomaki
The announcement says nine breweries from Miyagi Prefecture will gather in Ishinomaki. The venue sits next to Ishinomaki Genki Ichiba at Kawamachi Open Park, making the festival easy to pair with local food and a walk around the city center.
As a second edition, the event also highlights the growing network of breweries across Miyagi. Great Dane Brewing’s participation will bring a Sendai-based brewery into a festival that spotlights the broader regional craft beer scene.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroWe need to talk about Miyagi Craft Beer Fest in Ishinomaki. Great Dane Brewing is joining from July 17 to 19.
MugiWait, free admission? That is way too powerful for a craft beer festival, my weekend plans are already wobbling!
Hop BroThe venue is Kawamachi Open Park, with hours from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the 17th, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the 18th, and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the 19th.
MugiWhoa, nine Miyagi breweries in one spot? That sounds like a direct attack on my self-control!
Hop BroAnd Great Dane Brewing has real history. The brand started in Madison, Wisconsin, back in 1994.
MugiNo way, born in America and now pouring in Miyagi? That brewery has better study-abroad credentials than I do!
Hop BroThen in October 2023 they opened the Akiu brewery in Sendai, plus a restaurant mixing Tohoku ingredients with American culture.
MugiBut the article says the beer lineup is unannounced, right? Now I want to know the beer names and styles even more!
Hop BroThat mystery is part of the fun. A tap list just means the lineup of beers being poured, and this time the styles are something to discover on-site.
MugiOkay, so it's a day-of surprise! Add Ishinomaki strolling to that, and now both of us absolutely want a beer in hand.
