Great Dane Brewing to Host Oktoberfest in Akiu on October 3–4
Great Dane Brewing will hold GREAT DANE OKTOBERFEST 2026 on October 3 and 4 in Akiu, Sendai. The two-day event will feature German-style beer and food, along with music, a prize drawing and games, while further details are still being prepared.
Hop BroAkiu, Miyagi, is hosting GREAT DANE OKTOBERFEST 2026 on October 3 and 4 at Great Dane Brewing’s brewery and restaurant!
MugiWhat? An Oktoberfest in Akiu? Beer festival by hot springs sounds like the ultimate day off!
Hop BroIt runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days, with German beer and food, plus music, raffles, and games. Best of all, solo visitors are welcome.
MugiGames too?! If I get competitive with a beer in hand, I might win the childish grown-up championship!
Hop BroThe featured beer is also called Oktoberfest. It’s a 5 percent lager, currently available on draft and in cans.
MugiI hear “lager” everywhere, but what is it? Is that like a beer surname?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a family of beers fermented slowly at cooler temperatures. This one has a clean, easy-drinking profile that works beautifully with food.
MugiWow! Munich malt and Hallertau hops create a toast-like malt sweetness with a refreshing bitterness. Now I suddenly want bread, too!
Hop BroThe restaurant also serves dishes with Miyagi cheese, seafood, meat, and vegetables. Getting to toast amid Akiu’s nature is a special part of it.
MugiI’m keeping October 3 and 4 free! Let’s watch for the details and go drink that draft lager, Hop Bro!
A two-day beer event in Akiu
Great Dane Brewing will host “GREAT DANE OKTOBERFEST 2026” on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, at its brewery and restaurant in Akiu, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi. The event will run from 11:00 to 20:00 on both days. According to the brewery, the festival is open to everyone, including families, groups of friends and solo visitors.
The program is set to include German-style beer and food, as well as music, a prize drawing and games. Details of the beers, food lineup and event schedule are still being prepared and will be announced in stages.
A Märzen-style seasonal release
Great Dane Brewing is also serving its Oktoberfest beer on draft and in cans. Classified as a lager, the beer has an ABV of 5% and is brewed with Munich malt and Hallertau hops. The brewery describes a toasted-bread-like malt sweetness balanced by refreshing bitterness. Its label takes inspiration from the blue and white colors of the Bavarian flag.
The brand was founded in Wisconsin in 1994 and opened a new brewery in Akiu in January 2024. Its brewing philosophy combines traditional beer culture, carefully selected ingredients and modern brewing techniques. The brewery also highlights pairings with Miyagi ingredients, including cheese, seafood, meat and vegetables, at its restaurant.
For beer fans, the festival offers an opportunity to enjoy a seasonal German-style lager alongside food and entertainment at Great Dane Brewing’s Akiu site. Additional information is expected to follow as preparations continue.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAkiu, Miyagi, is hosting GREAT DANE OKTOBERFEST 2026 on October 3 and 4 at Great Dane Brewing’s brewery and restaurant!
MugiWhat? An Oktoberfest in Akiu? Beer festival by hot springs sounds like the ultimate day off!
Hop BroIt runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days, with German beer and food, plus music, raffles, and games. Best of all, solo visitors are welcome.
MugiGames too?! If I get competitive with a beer in hand, I might win the childish grown-up championship!
Hop BroThe featured beer is also called Oktoberfest. It’s a 5 percent lager, currently available on draft and in cans.
MugiI hear “lager” everywhere, but what is it? Is that like a beer surname?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a family of beers fermented slowly at cooler temperatures. This one has a clean, easy-drinking profile that works beautifully with food.
MugiWow! Munich malt and Hallertau hops create a toast-like malt sweetness with a refreshing bitterness. Now I suddenly want bread, too!
Hop BroThe restaurant also serves dishes with Miyagi cheese, seafood, meat, and vegetables. Getting to toast amid Akiu’s nature is a special part of it.
MugiI’m keeping October 3 and 4 free! Let’s watch for the details and go drink that draft lager, Hop Bro!
