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Zao Beer

micro

蔵王ビール

Zao, Miyagi · Tohoku

Officially Verified86% confidenceLicense suspectedregional distribution

Brewery near Mt. Zao in Miyagi. Uses mountain spring water. Located in hot spring resort area.

Operator

Zao Beer

No corporate number attached yet

Facility

Zao Beer

Zao, Miyagi

Licensed / Founded

1997

29 years in operation

Portfolio

3 tracked beers

malt driven

mountainonsen-area

Record Summary

LegitimacyOfficially Verified

Primary Evidence1

OperatorZao Beer

FacilityZao Beer

Last Checked2026-03-23

Why Trust This Record

This profile is grounded in 1 primary source, including official site evidence.

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Evidence Mix

Official site: 1

Evidence & Verification

Officially Verified86% confidence1 primary source

Each brewery record is assembled from regulatory publications, operator websites, corporate records, and lower-trust corroboration when needed. The source mix is visible here so the record can be verified quickly.

Operator

Operator & Brand

Legal NameZao Beer

Registry Statusunknown

Brewing Facility

FacilityZao Beer

License Statussuspected

Licensed Since1997

Product Typebeer

Commercial Brand

Brand NameZao Beer

Brand Name (JA)蔵王ビール

Websitewww.zaobeer.co.jp

Signature Stylemalt-driven

Assessment Notes

Official operator evidence is present together with brewery activity signals.

Evidence Classes

Official site: 1

Evidence Freshness

official

2026-03-23 (1)

Overall: 96% · Missing: regulatory, corporate, association, social

Primary Evidence

officialproducer_identity85%

Zao Beer official website

zaobeer.co.jp · 2026-03-23

Location & Access

Visit Planning

Official Websitehttps://www.zaobeer.co.jp

BrewpubYes

Access Links

Official Website

Flavor Profile & Beer Portfolio

Signature: malt driven

hoppy

malty

5.3

fruity

1.7

roasty

sour

2.7

spicy

Primary Flavors

crispfloralbittercleanbalanced

IBU Range

24–38

ABV Range

4.9–6.3%

Beers (3)

Zao Pilsner

Pilsner

3.03

5% ABV38 IBU

crispfloralbitter

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Zao Weizen

Weizen

3.46

Seasonal

6.3% ABV24 IBU

cleanfloralbalanced

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Zao Dark

Dark Lager

3.55

4.9% ABV29 IBU

crispcleanmalty

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Styles Brewed

PilsnerWeizenDark LagerIPA

Ratings & Reviews

Untappd3.28 (2,000)

Google3.8 ★ (180)

Business

Legal FormKK

Distributionregional

Licensed Since1997

Hospitality

BrewpubYes

Distribution

Scoperegional

Digital

Websitehttps://www.zaobeer.co.jp

Languagesja

Online ShopNo

Beer Portfolio

Flagship Beers

Zao PilsnerZao WeizenZao Dark

Styles

PilsnerWeizenDark LagerIPA

Water

SourceMiyagi deep well

Hardness17 mg/L

Categoryvery-soft

pH7.4

Very soft water ideal for brewing crisp, clean lagers and pilsners with delicate hop character

Production

Fermentationtop, bottom, mixed

EquipmentGerman

Barrel Aging—

Brew Length1,589 L

Vessels6

Ingredients

Hops

Nelson SauvinGalaxyCascadeHallertau

Malts

MunichPaleRoasted Barley

LocalYes

OrganicYes

Team

Headcount5

Brewers2

Backgroundculinary school graduate

M 88% · F 13%

Brand

Label Stylehand-drawn

LogoBold typographic logo with craft brewing iconography

Distribution Channels

Retail

✓ Craft Beer Shops

On-Premise

✓ Bars

~29 venues

E-Commerce

Events & Activities

taproom-eventmonthly

Zao Beer Taproom Tasting

Regular tasting event featuring seasonal and limited releases

Updated 2026-03-23 · web-research