Great Dane Brewing releases seasonal Oktoberfest lager in kegs and cans
Great Dane Brewing, based in Taihaku Ward, Sendai, is now offering its award-winning Oktoberfest beer on draft and in cans. The lager is brewed in line with the traditional style, using Munich malt and Hallertau hops.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Great Dane Brewing from Sendai, and they’ve got a seasonal OKTOBERFEST release out now.
MugiWait, that already sounds like a party! Both draft and cans too? Autumn is not messing around!
Hop BroAnd this OKTOBERFEST is a classic-style lager modeled after the traditional German festbier approach, sitting nicely at 5% ABV.
MugiOkay, but I need answers about what Munich malt does because that name sounds like a final boss.
Hop BroNot a final boss, but definitely a main character. It brings a toasty bread-like sweetness that gives the beer that warm, baked flavor.
MugiWhat is that, breakfast in a glass? Then what’s Hallertau hops’ job in all this?
Hop BroThat’s the closer. It adds a clean finishing bitterness that tightens up the aftertaste so the beer stays crisp.
MugiSo it comes in soft and leaves sharp? That flavor balance sounds way too good for an autumn beer rookie like me.
Hop BroThe label helps too, with a blue-and-white motif inspired by the Bavarian flag, so it looks the part as much as it tastes it.
MugiSo it’s got seasonal vibes inside and out! And this is an award-winning limited beer? Yeah, I’m fully invested now.
Hop BroThe cans keep best in a cool dark place and have about four months of shelf life, so it’s a drink-it-soon kind of beer for sure.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want a Sendai-brewed autumn lager tonight, with all that toasty malt and crisp finish in one glass!
Great Dane Brewing is offering its seasonal OKTOBERFEST in both draft and canned formats. Based in Taihaku Ward, Sendai, the brewery presents the beer under its long-running message, “Wisconsin Born. Sendai Brewed.”
A classic Oktoberfest style
The beer takes inspiration from the traditional Oktoberfest celebration, which traces back to a Bavarian royal wedding feast held in October 1810. In keeping with that heritage, this release is brewed as a traditional Oktoberfest lager.
The recipe uses Munich malt and Hallertau hops from Germany. According to the brewery, the beer brings together toasted-bread-like malt sweetness with a crisp, refreshing bitterness. It is a lager at 5% ABV. The canned version has a shelf life of four months from production and should be stored in a cool, dark place.
Design with Bavarian colors
The label design draws on the blue and white colors of the Bavarian flag, reinforcing the seasonal theme visually as well as in flavor.
As an autumn beer style, Oktoberfest is known for its balance of malt depth and clean drinkability. Great Dane Brewing’s release follows that classic profile closely, making it available now for fans who want to enjoy the season in draft or can form.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Great Dane Brewing from Sendai, and they’ve got a seasonal OKTOBERFEST release out now.
MugiWait, that already sounds like a party! Both draft and cans too? Autumn is not messing around!
Hop BroAnd this OKTOBERFEST is a classic-style lager modeled after the traditional German festbier approach, sitting nicely at 5% ABV.
MugiOkay, but I need answers about what Munich malt does because that name sounds like a final boss.
Hop BroNot a final boss, but definitely a main character. It brings a toasty bread-like sweetness that gives the beer that warm, baked flavor.
MugiWhat is that, breakfast in a glass? Then what’s Hallertau hops’ job in all this?
Hop BroThat’s the closer. It adds a clean finishing bitterness that tightens up the aftertaste so the beer stays crisp.
MugiSo it comes in soft and leaves sharp? That flavor balance sounds way too good for an autumn beer rookie like me.
Hop BroThe label helps too, with a blue-and-white motif inspired by the Bavarian flag, so it looks the part as much as it tastes it.
MugiSo it’s got seasonal vibes inside and out! And this is an award-winning limited beer? Yeah, I’m fully invested now.
Hop BroThe cans keep best in a cool dark place and have about four months of shelf life, so it’s a drink-it-soon kind of beer for sure.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want a Sendai-brewed autumn lager tonight, with all that toasty malt and crisp finish in one glass!
