From Umekita, Osaka to the World: CRAFT BEER BASE Wins Silver at Global Beer Competition

CRAFT BEER BASE, a craft beer company based in Oyodo, Osaka, announced that its 'Southern German-style Pilsener' won the Silver Award in the German-Style Pilsner category at the World Beer Cup 2026, one of the world's largest beer competitions. The World Beer Cup is an international competition organized by the American Brewers Association and is known as the 'Olympics of Beer,' representing the highest peak of beer evaluation. In the 2026 competition, 8,166 entries were submitted from 50 countries, with 12 entries from Japan receiving awards. The German-Style Pilsner category, in which the 'Southern German-style Pilsener' won, was a highly competitive category featuring 201 entries. Comment from Representative Kazu Tani: 'I am deeply moved and surprised to have received the honor of second place in the world at the World Beer Cup, known as the Olympics of Beer, in the German-Style Pilsner category—a category beloved by beer fans worldwide and one where a brewer's true skill is tested.' Overview of the Award-Winning Beer: Awarded Silver in the German-Style Pilsner category - Beer Name: Southern German-style Pilsener - Style: German-Style Pilsner - Award Category: German-Style Pilsner - Medal: Silver - ABV: 5.3% - Collaboration: BET Corporation - Brewery: CRAFT BEER BASE This beer is based on the traditional German Pilsner style, featuring delicate malt umami, refreshing hop bitterness, and a clean finish. About the Limited-Edition Release: A limited-edition version of the 'Southern German-style Pilsener' will be released on June 5, 2026. It will be available at CRAFT BEER BASE locations.