Rendering of Great Dane Brewery in Japan. Image courtesy: Great Dane Brewing
MADISON, WI (WSAU) — You’ll get the chance to have a taste of home next time you’re in Japan.
The Great Dane Brewing Company has announced that they are finalizing plans to take their Wisconsin brews to the Land of the Rising Sun with a location in Akiu Onsen, Japan.
Rob LoBreglio, Great Dane Brewmaster, came up with the idea of expanding the brand overseas after serving as a consultant for the growing Japanese Craft Beer industry.
“This is a dream come true. I get to work alongside some great people and close friends who are so dedicated to strengthening the craft beer industry in Japan,” LoBreglio said in a press release. “Along with featuring current Great Dane beers, we plan to create a range of new beers. We’re going to have a lot of fun with it and will certainly bring some of those recipes to Wisconsin.”
The facility will feature a tasting room and a food menu designed to pair with the Great Dane beers.
Akiu Onsen is a tourist destination located about two hours north of Tokyo. Construction on the location is set to begin later this year, and the taps will start flowing in 2023.
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