Great Dane Brewing highlights Ishinomaki cod fish and chips and a limited Pineapple White Ale
On August 7, Great Dane Brewing shared a restaurant menu update on Instagram from its Akiu location in Sendai. The post features fish and chips made with Ishinomaki "Sakura Madara" cod and a seasonal Pineapple White Ale, which was noted as running low.
Hop BroThis one is worth talking about: Great Dane Brewing just showcased its Akiu restaurant menu with Ishinomaki sakara madara fish and chips and a seasonal “PINEAPPLE WHITE ALE.”
MugiWhat! cod fish and chips already sounds amazing, and a pineapple beer? That feels like summer vacation poured into a glass!
Hop BroHere’s the fun part: PINEAPPLE WHITE ALE is a white ale layered with citrus notes, the brightness of coriander, and a soft pineapple sweetness, so it drinks really light.
MugiWhoa, but white ale means what exactly? Is it actually white? If it looks like milk, I need a minute to process that!
Hop BroNot milk-white, more like a light wheat style. It has a soft mouthfeel and easy drinkability, and the coriander doesn’t make it taste like curry, it just adds a gentle fresh lift.
MugiThat helps a lot! Not curry-flavored is a huge relief, and now it sounds dangerously crushable. The second you say “summer beer,” I want one immediately!
Hop BroAnd it’s only 5.0% ABV, so it stays breezy. It was also listed as almost sold out, which is classic seasonal-beer panic fuel for people like me.
MugiWait, almost sold out already? The second I hear that, my brain stops planning one glass and starts planning a full-on emergency tasting mission!
Hop BroThe food side is strong too. The house-made tartar with the sakura madara fish and chips is 2,000 yen, and the place is all about pairing fresh beer with Tohoku and Miyagi ingredients. They also pour around ten taps, including some beers not sold in cans.
MugiThat is absolutely worth drinking on site. Fish and chips in one hand, pineapple white ale in the other, and suddenly my stomach and my throat are both demanding a trip to Akiu!
On August 7, Great Dane Brewing posted a menu update on Instagram. Based in Akiu, Taihaku Ward, Sendai, Miyagi, the brewery was founded in Wisconsin in 1994 and now pairs fresh beer with dishes built around Tohoku and Miyagi ingredients.
The featured food item was fish and chips made with Ishinomaki-grown "Sakura Madara" cod. It is served with coleslaw and house-made tartar sauce, and listed at ¥2,000. The dish is presented as a restaurant menu item that centers on the fish while adding balance through the sides.
The beer highlighted in the post was PINEAPPLE WHITE ALE. It is 5.0% ABV and priced at ¥1,000, with the brewery noting that only a limited amount remained at the time of posting. The beer is described as a light, easy-drinking white ale with bright citrus and coriander notes, plus a gentle pineapple sweetness that suits summer.
Great Dane Brewing also said the restaurant keeps around 10 beers on tap, including beers not available in cans. The post emphasizes how different each beer can taste and encourages guests to find their own favorite. Seasonal beers are available only while supplies last.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis one is worth talking about: Great Dane Brewing just showcased its Akiu restaurant menu with Ishinomaki sakara madara fish and chips and a seasonal “PINEAPPLE WHITE ALE.”
MugiWhat! cod fish and chips already sounds amazing, and a pineapple beer? That feels like summer vacation poured into a glass!
Hop BroHere’s the fun part: PINEAPPLE WHITE ALE is a white ale layered with citrus notes, the brightness of coriander, and a soft pineapple sweetness, so it drinks really light.
MugiWhoa, but white ale means what exactly? Is it actually white? If it looks like milk, I need a minute to process that!
Hop BroNot milk-white, more like a light wheat style. It has a soft mouthfeel and easy drinkability, and the coriander doesn’t make it taste like curry, it just adds a gentle fresh lift.
MugiThat helps a lot! Not curry-flavored is a huge relief, and now it sounds dangerously crushable. The second you say “summer beer,” I want one immediately!
Hop BroAnd it’s only 5.0% ABV, so it stays breezy. It was also listed as almost sold out, which is classic seasonal-beer panic fuel for people like me.
MugiWait, almost sold out already? The second I hear that, my brain stops planning one glass and starts planning a full-on emergency tasting mission!
Hop BroThe food side is strong too. The house-made tartar with the sakura madara fish and chips is 2,000 yen, and the place is all about pairing fresh beer with Tohoku and Miyagi ingredients. They also pour around ten taps, including some beers not sold in cans.
MugiThat is absolutely worth drinking on site. Fish and chips in one hand, pineapple white ale in the other, and suddenly my stomach and my throat are both demanding a trip to Akiu!
