Gassan Beer is a locally produced craft beer made with water nurtured by the rich natural environment of Mount Gassan in Yamagata Prefecture, together with carefully selected brewing ingredients.
The brewing water comes from abundant spring water believed to have been naturally filtered underground over many years as snow that fell on Mount Gassan slowly seeped through the earth. This pure water is an important part of the beer’s distinctive character.
Gassan Beer is brewed using carefully selected malt, hops, and yeast from Germany and the Czech Republic. The brewery also uses brewing equipment made by Kaspar Schulz, a renowned German manufacturer of brewing systems.
By combining high-quality ingredients with German brewing equipment and techniques, the brewery produces a beer with a rich and carefully developed flavor.
Gassan Beer is brewed according to the principles of the German Beer Purity Law, or Reinheitsgebot, without adding other ingredients. The basic components of malt, hops, yeast, and water are used to bring out the natural characteristics of the beer.
This approach allows drinkers to appreciate the natural sweetness and umami of the malt, resulting in a beer with a deep and well-rounded flavor.
Another characteristic of Gassan Beer is that the yeast is not removed during the finishing process. Components derived from the yeast contribute to its distinctive richness, body, and depth of flavor, giving it a character different from many conventional beers.
Yeast contains various nutrients, including calcium, vitamins, and minerals, and this aspect has attracted attention among people interested in nutrition and beauty. However, drinking beer itself should not be considered medically proven to provide beauty or anti-aging benefits.
Gassan Beer brings together the pure water of Mount Gassan, carefully selected ingredients, and German brewing technology to create a distinctive craft beer rooted in Yamagata.
Take time to savor its malt sweetness, savory flavor, and rich body while enjoying the natural bounty of the Gassan region.