Great Dane Brewing unveils strawberry-based 4% SHAKE ALE 0: STRAWBERRY PIÑA COLADA
Great Dane Brewing, which brews in Akiu, Sendai, has revealed a new beer made with strawberries from Punks Farmer: SHAKE ALE 0: STRAWBERRY PIÑA COLADA. The 4% ale is presented as a dessert-style summer beer.
Hop BroSummer just got interesting. Great Dane Brewing unveiled a strawberry summer beer, 'SHAKE ALE 0: STRAWBERRY PIÑA COLADA 4%.'
MugiWhat! The name already sounds like dessert! A piña colada vibe in a beer? Is this one of those dangerously easy drinkers?
Hop BroPretty much. It uses strawberries from punks farmer, and they’re pitching it as a dessert-like ale for summer.
MugiHold on, what even is ale? My brain heard that and immediately sent in cheerleaders.
Hop BroAle is one major beer family. Super simply, it’s a style for aroma, so it works well when you want the strawberry character to stand out.
MugiOooh, and 4% means a lighter build, right? That sounds like dessert in a glass at lunchtime.
Hop BroExactly. Great Dane Brewing started in Wisconsin in 1994, then in January 2024 it expanded to Akiu in Sendai and opened a new brewery there.
MugiNo way, that’s legit. And the Akiu spot has an attached restaurant too? I would absolutely get lost there on purpose.
Hop BroYep. Fresh beer with local Miyagi ingredients is already a strong combo, and this one leans on bright strawberry fruitiness plus a tropical dessert feel, so even non-beer people can get into it.
MugiThat is unfairly tempting! This belongs in my summer reward lineup, and you need to stop planning pairings until we’re actually holding glasses.
Hop BroToo late. I already want to do a field test on how much coconut-like character and fruit show up. At this point, there’s no reason not to drink it.
MugiThen it’s settled! We’re doing a strawberry piña toast, and I get dessert duty while you get explanation duty!
New release
Great Dane Brewing has unveiled the full details of its `STRAWBERRY PROJECT`. The beer is named SHAKE ALE 0: STRAWBERRY PIÑA COLADA 4%, and the brewery says it is made with strawberries from Punks Farmer.
The brewery was founded in Wisconsin in 1994 and opened a new brewhouse in Akiu, Sendai, in January 2024. At its attached restaurant, guests can enjoy fresh beer alongside dishes that use Miyagi ingredients with American-inspired recipes.
In its Instagram post, the brewery describes the beer as a summer recommendation that can be enjoyed like a dessert. The message highlights:
- a light 4% ABV
- strawberry-driven fruitiness
- a piña colada-like dessert character
It is also positioned as a beer that may appeal to people who do not usually drink beer often.
Great Dane Brewing has built its lineup around approachable flagships such as GREAT LAGER and EVERYDAY IPA while also releasing seasonal beers. This new strawberry ale fits that mix: a local ingredient-led release with a playful, summer-ready profile.
Reference: Instagram post / Official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSummer just got interesting. Great Dane Brewing unveiled a strawberry summer beer, 'SHAKE ALE 0: STRAWBERRY PIÑA COLADA 4%.'
MugiWhat! The name already sounds like dessert! A piña colada vibe in a beer? Is this one of those dangerously easy drinkers?
Hop BroPretty much. It uses strawberries from punks farmer, and they’re pitching it as a dessert-like ale for summer.
MugiHold on, what even is ale? My brain heard that and immediately sent in cheerleaders.
Hop BroAle is one major beer family. Super simply, it’s a style for aroma, so it works well when you want the strawberry character to stand out.
MugiOooh, and 4% means a lighter build, right? That sounds like dessert in a glass at lunchtime.
Hop BroExactly. Great Dane Brewing started in Wisconsin in 1994, then in January 2024 it expanded to Akiu in Sendai and opened a new brewery there.
MugiNo way, that’s legit. And the Akiu spot has an attached restaurant too? I would absolutely get lost there on purpose.
Hop BroYep. Fresh beer with local Miyagi ingredients is already a strong combo, and this one leans on bright strawberry fruitiness plus a tropical dessert feel, so even non-beer people can get into it.
MugiThat is unfairly tempting! This belongs in my summer reward lineup, and you need to stop planning pairings until we’re actually holding glasses.
Hop BroToo late. I already want to do a field test on how much coconut-like character and fruit show up. At this point, there’s no reason not to drink it.
MugiThen it’s settled! We’re doing a strawberry piña toast, and I get dessert duty while you get explanation duty!
