Kirin Good Ale Wins Japan's Highest Silver Medal in First Entry at "INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886," a World-Leading Beer Competition with Over 140 Years of History

Kirin Brewery Company, Limited (President Hideki Horiguchi)'s "Kirin Good Ale" (hereinafter, Good Ale) won Japan's highest silver medal in the "Smallpack Ale - Class 2 (abv 4.5% – 4.9%) category" at the "INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886" held in the UK in March 2026. The fruity taste and excellent balance, which are the characteristic flavors of "Good Ale," were highly praised internationally. *1 In the Smallpack Ale - Class 2 (abv 4.5% – 4.9%) category "Good Ale" was launched in October 2025 as a beer that connects brightness throughout Japan through its "unprecedented" deliciousness *2 and the brand action "Good Ale JAPAN." In January 2026, it achieved cumulative sales of 50 million units *3 in just about three months since its launch. In particular, it has been well received by many customers for its satisfying taste, which combines a "fruity taste and aroma" and a "pleasant aftertaste" achieved through carefully selected ingredients and brewing methods. *2 Compared to our other beers *3 Cumulative shipment volume as of January 9, 2026 (Friday) (converted to 350ml cans) Through "Good Ale," our company will deliver new value in beer to customers and promote further attractiveness and revitalization of the beer market. ● "INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886" Established in 1886, it is one of the world's most historic and authoritative international beer competitions, with all judges being active brewers. Judging is conducted through strict blind tasting by active brewers. ● Award Smallpack Ale - Class 2 (abv 4.5% – 4.9%) category Silver ● Evaluation Comments (Excerpt from Japanese translation) "Clean aroma and light fruitiness" "Very well balanced, fruity and easy to drink" ● Award-winning Brewer's Comment (Eriko Miyashita, Chief, Flavor Development Group, Product Development Research Institute, Kirin Brewery) I am deeply honored that "Good Ale" has been recognized at an international competition. I am delighted that our efforts, in collaboration with the factory, to achieve a taste designed with a focus on both a rich aroma and a well-balanced drinkability, have culminated in this award, which has also boosted our confidence. Moving forward, we will continue to earnestly engage in manufacturing to deliver a drink that accompanies our customers' daily lives. We hope that through "Good Ale," more people will enjoy their beer moments. Product Overview A satisfying taste that combines "fruity taste and aroma" and a "pleasant aftertaste" [Ingredients] ① Carefully selected Cryo Hop® Kirin Brewery was the first to adopt Cryo Hop®, which undergoes special processing to extract only the lupulin, the aroma component, achieving a distinctly fruity taste. ② Three types of aroma hops Three types of highly aromatic hops were carefully selected and used to achieve a satisfying taste. ③ 100% Malt Achieved a rich beer taste that allows you to feel the umami of malt. [Brewing Method] ① Bright Aroma Method This is a specialized brewing method that suppresses off-flavors while fully bringing out the fruitiness of hops by adding Cryo Hop® using Kirin's unique dip-hopping method and then filtering. ② Ale-type beer Instead of the lager type (bottom fermentation) common in Japanese beer, we adopted an ale-type (top fermentation) yeast. The Kirin Group contributes to the realization of a rich society by expanding new joys of "food and health" through manufacturing that focuses on nature and people. Summary of "INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886" Award ◆ Competition Name: "INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886" ◆ Organizer: Brewing Technology Services Limited ◆ Judging: Date: March 3 (Tue) - 5 (Thu), 2026 Venue: Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, UK ◆ Results Announcement Date: March 6 (Fri), 2026 ◆ Awards Ceremony: Date: May 20 (Wed), 2026 Venue: The Guildhall, London, UK Category Product Name Manufacturing Location Form