ZAO Brewery to Hold 4th Anniversary Event for Four Days Starting March 12
ZAO Brewery (ZAO BREWERY & Crang Dining) in Yamagata City will hold special business hours from Thursday, March 12 to Sunday, March 15 to celebrate its 4th anniversary. The celebration will feature the 4th anniversary beer "YUZU KAZE ALE," limited-edition pizza, and a 90-minute special all-you-can-drink plan, marking the spring milestone.
Hop BroZAO Brewery in Yamagata is finally holding its 4th anniversary event! For four days from March 12 to 15, they’re doing special business at ZAO BREWERY & Crang Dining, right?
MugiWhat! Four whole days!? And it’s an anniversary event, so I’m getting the strongest feeling they’re definitely going to serve something delicious!
Hop BroThe star is the 4th anniversary beer, "YUZU KAZE ALE." It’s a fruit ale made with yuzu from Yamagata Prefecture, designed to highlight its aroma.
MugiWhat is that! "Designed to highlight the aroma" is such a science-y phrase! Is there a test before drinking it!?
Hop BroIt’s the kind of thing that scores a perfect grade without a test. In short, yuzu wafts in before it even hits your mouth, and then the ale’s light richness follows after you sip it.
MugiOhhh, that sounds amazing and so springlike! Is there food too? I’m already hyped just from the yuzu!
Hop BroNot only is there food, it’s a strong lineup. With the 4th anniversary limited Four Seasons PIZZA, you can enjoy four popular limited-edition pizzas on a single pie. It’s an event-sized stomach plan.
MugiFour kinds on one pie!? That’s a win for the greedy crowd! And I heard there’s all-you-can-drink too!
Hop BroThe special craft beer all-you-can-drink plan is 2,500 yen including tax for 90 minutes, and customers who order the eligible plan also get one complimentary dish. Business hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March 12 and 15, and 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on March 13 and 14, so be sure to check the day you go.
MugiThat’s way too complete! Hearing it’s the fourth spring at the entrance to Zao Onsen makes me want to toast already... Hop, let’s go right now for the YUZU KAZE ALE and pizza!
ZAO BREWERY (ZAO BREWERY & Crang Dining), which operates as a craft beer hub in Yamagata, announced its 4th anniversary campaign in an Instagram post at 7:22 p.m. on March 10, 2026. The post said, "We are welcoming our fourth spring at this place," and positioned the four days from Thursday, March 12 to Sunday, March 15 as "special business hours to express our gratitude."
The centerpiece of the event is the 4th anniversary beer, "YUZU KAZE ALE." It is a fruit ale made with yuzu from Yamagata Prefecture and is being introduced as a glass that emphasizes a fresh aroma. On the food side, the brewery will offer the 4th anniversary limited Four Seasons PIZZA, which lets guests enjoy four popular limited-edition pizzas on one pie. In addition, a special craft beer all-you-can-drink plan (90 minutes, 2,500 yen including tax) will be available, and customers who order the eligible plan will also receive one complimentary dish.
Business hours vary by date: March 12 and 15 are 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while March 13 and 14 are 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (special business hours). The venue is the main ZAO BREWERY & Crang Dining location.
On its official website, ZAO Brewery describes itself as Yamagata City's first craft beer brewery, operating both a brewery and restaurant in the gateway area to Zao Onsen. It is located at 1096-18 Minamisaka, Zaou-Ueno, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, making it a convenient stop along the route to Zao sightseeing. For the brewery, which has long emphasized the pairing of local ingredients and food, this 4th anniversary project is likely to offer a chance to experience "what Zao feels like now" all at once.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroZAO Brewery in Yamagata is finally holding its 4th anniversary event! For four days from March 12 to 15, they’re doing special business at ZAO BREWERY & Crang Dining, right?
MugiWhat! Four whole days!? And it’s an anniversary event, so I’m getting the strongest feeling they’re definitely going to serve something delicious!
Hop BroThe star is the 4th anniversary beer, "YUZU KAZE ALE." It’s a fruit ale made with yuzu from Yamagata Prefecture, designed to highlight its aroma.
MugiWhat is that! "Designed to highlight the aroma" is such a science-y phrase! Is there a test before drinking it!?
Hop BroIt’s the kind of thing that scores a perfect grade without a test. In short, yuzu wafts in before it even hits your mouth, and then the ale’s light richness follows after you sip it.
MugiOhhh, that sounds amazing and so springlike! Is there food too? I’m already hyped just from the yuzu!
Hop BroNot only is there food, it’s a strong lineup. With the 4th anniversary limited Four Seasons PIZZA, you can enjoy four popular limited-edition pizzas on a single pie. It’s an event-sized stomach plan.
MugiFour kinds on one pie!? That’s a win for the greedy crowd! And I heard there’s all-you-can-drink too!
Hop BroThe special craft beer all-you-can-drink plan is 2,500 yen including tax for 90 minutes, and customers who order the eligible plan also get one complimentary dish. Business hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March 12 and 15, and 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on March 13 and 14, so be sure to check the day you go.
MugiThat’s way too complete! Hearing it’s the fourth spring at the entrance to Zao Onsen makes me want to toast already... Hop, let’s go right now for the YUZU KAZE ALE and pizza!
