SPRING VALLEY BREWERY Named 'Best Brewery' at INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886
Kirin Beer's craft beer brand, 'SPRING VALLEY BREWERY', has won the 'Best Brewery' title at the prestigious International Brewing Awards 2026. Their 'Juicy Hop' product also secured a trophy in the International Keg Ale category, showcasing the brand's globally recognized brewing expertise.
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The craft beer brand 'SPRING VALLEY BREWERY', developed by Kirin Beer (President: Hideki Horiguchi), has received the 'Best Brewery' award at the 'INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886', held in the UK in 2026. Furthermore, its product 'Juicy Hop' was awarded a trophy—the highest honor—in the International Keg Ale category, recognized for its clean hop profile, diverse hop usage, and flavor balance. The selection for the trophy involves multiple rounds of judging among medal-winning beers, followed by secret ballots, with the final winner decided by consensus among all judges. This international recognition validates the brewing techniques and the brand's dedication to creating craft beer that balances unique character with drinkability.
Founded in 1886, the 'INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886' is one of the world's most historic and prestigious competitions, where all judges are active brewers. Judging is conducted through rigorous blind tastings by these industry experts.
Driven by a love for beer, the SPRING VALLEY BREWERY brand aims to 'make beer fun.' Named in honor of the brewery established by William Copeland in Yokohama in 1870, the brand delivers 'exciting, delicious experiences born from unconventional challenges.'
Brewers Kosuke Higashihashi and Takumi Matsumoto commented on the achievement: 'Receiving the Best Brewery award is a great honor, as it recognizes not just our individual craft beers, but our overall commitment to craftsmanship as a brewery.'
Founded in 1886, the 'INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886' is one of the world's most historic and prestigious competitions, where all judges are active brewers. Judging is conducted through rigorous blind tastings by these industry experts.
Driven by a love for beer, the SPRING VALLEY BREWERY brand aims to 'make beer fun.' Named in honor of the brewery established by William Copeland in Yokohama in 1870, the brand delivers 'exciting, delicious experiences born from unconventional challenges.'
Brewers Kosuke Higashihashi and Takumi Matsumoto commented on the achievement: 'Receiving the Best Brewery award is a great honor, as it recognizes not just our individual craft beers, but our overall commitment to craftsmanship as a brewery.'
FAQ
SPRING VALLEY BREWERYが受賞した賞は何ですか？
2026年に英国で開催された「INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886」において、最優秀ブルワリーに贈られる「Best Brewery」を受賞しました。
どの商品がトロフィーを受賞しましたか？
International Keg Ale部門にて「Juicy Hop」が最高位となるトロフィーを受賞しました。
「INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886」とはどのような審査会ですか？
1886年に創設された、世界でも屈指の歴史と権威を誇る国際的なビール審査会です。すべての審査員が現役の醸造家で構成され、ブラインドテイスティングで厳正に審査されます。
「Juicy Hop」はどこで購入できますか？
直営店「スプリングバレーブルワリー東京」限定の店舗醸造品です。
SPRING VALLEY BREWERYのブランドコンセプトは何ですか？
ビール愛を原点に、「ビールを楽しくする」ブルワリーブランドであり、「常識にとらわれない挑戦から生まれるワクワクするおいしさ体験」をお届けすることを掲げています。