Zao Brewery to release a limited passion fruit ale on September 21
On August 28, Zao Brewery announced on Instagram that it will release an event-only fruit ale made with Yamagata-grown passion fruit on September 21. The beer will be unveiled at the “ZAO BREWERY Autumn Beer Festival 2026,” held on September 21 and 22.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today: Zao Brewery is releasing a limited passion fruit beer made with passion fruit from Yamagata.
MugiWhat, passion fruit in beer? Yamagata suddenly took a tropical vacation in my head!
Hop BroThat contrast is the fun part. Zao Brewery is great at pairing local ingredients with craft beer, and this one uses carefully strained juice from pesticide-free fruit.
MugiOkay, but when you say they add it to the wort, why does that sound like chemistry class? What even is wort?!
Hop BroWort is basically the sweet liquid before beer becomes beer. Add the fruit there, and the tartness and aroma blend in naturally.
MugiSo it’s not just juice splashed in later, it’s built into the brew from the start. That suddenly sounds very serious!
Hop BroExactly. The post presents it as a limited fruit ale, and that’s the style too. Using Zao spring water in the brew makes it feel very true to the brewery.
MugiAnd it debuts at ZAO BREWERY Autumn Beer Festival 2026, right? That is extremely dangerous information for my schedule!
Hop BroYep, it’s at Yamagin Kenmin Hall Event Plaza on September 21 and 22, 2026, with hours from 11:00 to 20:00 both days. Sounds perfect with local food too.
MugiSweet-tart fruit, floral aroma, and an autumn beer festival? That is a beer made to drink on site. My imagination is already thirsty!
Hop BroAnd because it’s event-only, it really feels like a now-or-never pint. Honestly, this is exactly the kind of beer that makes both of us want a glass immediately.
On August 28, Zao Brewery announced that it will release an event-only fruit ale made with Yamagata-grown passion fruit on September 21 (Mon, national holiday). According to the post, the brewery uses passion fruit grown without agricultural chemicals, carefully strains only the juice, and blends it into the wort.
The brewery says it is aiming for a beer with a sweet-tart profile and a bright, floral aroma. Zao Brewery is based in Yamagata City and is known for brewing with Zao spring water and local ingredients. Its adjacent restaurant, Crang Dining, also serves dishes built around regional produce.
The beer will be introduced at the “ZAO BREWERY Autumn Beer Festival 2026,” scheduled for September 21 and 22 at the event plaza of Yamagin Kenmin Hall. The festival runs from 11:00 to 20:00 on both days. For beer fans, it is a seasonal release that connects local agriculture, brewing, and a live event format.
The release also fits the brewery’s broader mission: to rediscover and share the appeal of Yamagata and Zao through craft beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today: Zao Brewery is releasing a limited passion fruit beer made with passion fruit from Yamagata.
MugiWhat, passion fruit in beer? Yamagata suddenly took a tropical vacation in my head!
Hop BroThat contrast is the fun part. Zao Brewery is great at pairing local ingredients with craft beer, and this one uses carefully strained juice from pesticide-free fruit.
MugiOkay, but when you say they add it to the wort, why does that sound like chemistry class? What even is wort?!
Hop BroWort is basically the sweet liquid before beer becomes beer. Add the fruit there, and the tartness and aroma blend in naturally.
MugiSo it’s not just juice splashed in later, it’s built into the brew from the start. That suddenly sounds very serious!
Hop BroExactly. The post presents it as a limited fruit ale, and that’s the style too. Using Zao spring water in the brew makes it feel very true to the brewery.
MugiAnd it debuts at ZAO BREWERY Autumn Beer Festival 2026, right? That is extremely dangerous information for my schedule!
Hop BroYep, it’s at Yamagin Kenmin Hall Event Plaza on September 21 and 22, 2026, with hours from 11:00 to 20:00 both days. Sounds perfect with local food too.
MugiSweet-tart fruit, floral aroma, and an autumn beer festival? That is a beer made to drink on site. My imagination is already thirsty!
Hop BroAnd because it’s event-only, it really feels like a now-or-never pint. Honestly, this is exactly the kind of beer that makes both of us want a glass immediately.
