ZAO Brewery to hold a beer garden at its main shop on July 25-26
ZAO Brewery announced on Instagram that it will host its summer beer garden, ZAO BEER GARDEN, at the main shop for two days on July 25 and 26. The event will feature six craft beers, local food such as Zao beef steak, and a planned free shuttle bus from Yamagata Station West Exit.
Hop BroZao is taking summer seriously. ZAO BEER GARDEN is happening at the main brewery on July 25 and 26, with six craft beers and a full food lineup.
MugiWait, it is not just beer!? Zao beef steak is on the menu too? That is basically a festival.
Hop BroAnd Zao Brewery is Yamagata City's first brewery, opened in 2022, with local spring water used in the brewing process. That part matters.
MugiHold on, brewing water sounds weirdly scientific. Does that really change the taste that much?
Hop BroIt does. With a white ale like SNOW MONSTER, that softer water can really show up in the smooth texture. Basically, it shapes the beer's foundation.
MugiOhh! Then YAMAGATA Cherry ALE already wins on name alone. It sounds like Yamagata is about to jump straight out of the glass.
Hop BroAnd they have ZAO CLASSIC IPA too. IPA is a style built around hop aroma and pleasant bitterness, so with steak or sausages it becomes dangerously easy to keep eating and drinking.
MugiWhat is this, I need a food battle plan now? Yakisoba, fried chicken, six beers... my stomach is calling a meeting.
Hop BroAlso, on the 25th it runs 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on the 26th from noon to 7:00 p.m. There is a free shuttle from Yamagata Station west exit, plus ring toss and lucky-bag games for kids.
MugiAnd presale runs through July 12, with four 750-yen tickets for 2,700 yen? Sunset beers in Zao is basically unfair... I am already picturing a SNOW MONSTER in my hand!
Hop BroThat is the right mindset. With the view from dusk into night, we would probably be on the shuttle ride home debating which beer to order first next time.
MugiDecision made. I want a beer now, and my stomach agrees. I can already see myself getting pulled straight toward Zao Brewery's main store.
ZAO Brewery announced on Instagram on July 11 that it will hold its summer event, ZAO BEER GARDEN, for two days on July 25 (Sat) and July 26 (Sun).
The venue is the brewery's main shop at 1096-18 Minamisaka, Zao Ueno, Yamagata City. Hours are 15:00-21:00 on July 25 and 12:00-19:00 on July 26. Advance tickets are on sale through July 12 (Sun) at the main shop and online store, with four 750-yen tickets priced at 2,700 yen instead of 3,000 yen. The post also says same-day tickets will be sold at the venue.
The event will offer six ZAO Brewery craft beers, along with food such as Zao beef steak, sausages, yakisoba, and fried chicken. There will also be booths for children, including ring toss and prize bags, making it a family-friendly event. A free shuttle bus from Yamagata Station West Exit is also planned.
ZAO Brewery opened in 2022 as Yamagata City's first craft brewery. According to its official site, the brewery uses spring water nurtured by the Zao mountains and produces beers that reflect the local area, including SNOW MONSTER, inspired by the region's famous rime ice, as well as YAMAGATA Cherry ALE and ZAO CLASSIC IPA.
The beer garden will offer a chance to enjoy the brewery's beers and food while taking in the changing evening landscape of Zao.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroZao is taking summer seriously. ZAO BEER GARDEN is happening at the main brewery on July 25 and 26, with six craft beers and a full food lineup.
MugiWait, it is not just beer!? Zao beef steak is on the menu too? That is basically a festival.
Hop BroAnd Zao Brewery is Yamagata City's first brewery, opened in 2022, with local spring water used in the brewing process. That part matters.
MugiHold on, brewing water sounds weirdly scientific. Does that really change the taste that much?
Hop BroIt does. With a white ale like SNOW MONSTER, that softer water can really show up in the smooth texture. Basically, it shapes the beer's foundation.
MugiOhh! Then YAMAGATA Cherry ALE already wins on name alone. It sounds like Yamagata is about to jump straight out of the glass.
Hop BroAnd they have ZAO CLASSIC IPA too. IPA is a style built around hop aroma and pleasant bitterness, so with steak or sausages it becomes dangerously easy to keep eating and drinking.
MugiWhat is this, I need a food battle plan now? Yakisoba, fried chicken, six beers... my stomach is calling a meeting.
Hop BroAlso, on the 25th it runs 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on the 26th from noon to 7:00 p.m. There is a free shuttle from Yamagata Station west exit, plus ring toss and lucky-bag games for kids.
MugiAnd presale runs through July 12, with four 750-yen tickets for 2,700 yen? Sunset beers in Zao is basically unfair... I am already picturing a SNOW MONSTER in my hand!
Hop BroThat is the right mindset. With the view from dusk into night, we would probably be on the shuttle ride home debating which beer to order first next time.
MugiDecision made. I want a beer now, and my stomach agrees. I can already see myself getting pulled straight toward Zao Brewery's main store.
