SPRING VALLEY BREWERY Wins Record-High 11 Awards at the 'INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886', One of the World's Most Historic International Beer Competitions

SPRING VALLEY BREWERY, a craft beer brand developed by Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd. (President: Hideki Horiguchi), won a total of 11 awards—the highest number since it began entering in 2021—at the 'INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886' held in the UK in March 2026*1. Among these, 'SPRING VALLEY BREWERY Hojun Lager 496' won a Gold Medal in the Smallpack Lager - Class 4 (abv range 5.5% – 6.9%) category. Additionally, the brand secured awards ranging from Gold to Bronze across three other categories*2. The international recognition of SPRING VALLEY BREWERY’s craft beer, which balances distinct character with drinkability, and the brewing expertise of its brewers, made it the most awarded brewery in this competition.

*1 Includes products exclusive to the 'Spring Valley Brewery Tokyo/Kyoto' direct-managed stores.

*2 Speciality Beer – Class 2 – Fruit (abv range to 6.9%), Keg Ale – Class 2 (abv range 4.8% – 6.9%), Speciality Beer – Class 3 – Other Special Feature (abv range to 6.9%)

●'INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886'

Founded in 1886, this is one of the world's most historic and prestigious international beer competitions, where all judges are active brewers. Judging is conducted through rigorous blind tastings by these professional brewers.

●Gold Medal Winners

・'SPRING VALLEY BREWERY Hojun Lager 496'

・'JAZZBERRY'

・'Juicy Hop'*3

・'Kyoto 2025 ～Rice Kōji Sour～'*4

*3 Exclusive to 'Spring Valley Brewery Tokyo'; availability may vary due to on-site brewing.

*4 Exclusive to 'Spring Valley Brewery Kyoto'; availability may vary due to on-site brewing.

●'SPRING VALLEY BREWERY' Brand

A brewery brand rooted in a love for beer, dedicated to 'making beer fun.'

Named in honor of the 'Spring Valley Brewery' founded in Yokohama by William Copeland in 1870, we deliver 'exciting and delicious experiences born from unconventional challenges.'

●Direct-managed stores 'Spring Valley Brewery Tokyo/Kyoto'

We operate brewery-attached restaurants in two locations: Tokyo and Kyoto. In addition to our seven standard varieties, including the flagship 'Hojun Lager 496,' we offer craft beers brewed exclusively at these locations...