Nagisa Beer wins three medals at World Beer Awards 2026
On its official Instagram on August 18, Nagisa Beer announced its results from World Beer Awards 2026 in the UK. Pale Ale won Country Winner and Gold, American Wheat took Silver, and Mikan Ale earned Bronze.
Hop BroI want to talk about Nagisa Beer's big win today. Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer picked up awards for three beers at the World Beer Awards 2026.
MugiWhat, three award winners? That's huge. Which beers made it?
Hop BroThe headline is Pale Ale's top honors. It took Country Winner and Gold in English Style Pale Ale, while American Wheat won Silver and Mikan Ale got Bronze.
MugiWhoa, Mikan Ale already has me curious! That sounds so Shirahama I can practically taste the seaside.
Hop BroAnd this is where brewing with Tomita water matters. They use Shirahama's famous local water and carry the character of the place right into the beer.
MugiHold on, no filter at all makes it sound like the beer just escaped into the wild?
Hop BroNot quite. Live craft beer here means no heat pasteurization and no filtration, so the aroma and flavor can stay more vivid and layered.
MugiOkay, but oxygen-free bottling sounds like this beer travels with its own bodyguards.
Hop BroBasically, yes. Oxidation control plus strict daily sanitation is how they protect those flagship beers, and that discipline showed up in the judging.
MugiWith roots in 1996 and brewing since 1997, I want a Shirahama toast right now.
Hop BroSame here, it has to be an award-winning flight. Put Pale Ale, American Wheat, and Mikan Ale side by side, and reading the article won't be enough.
Nagisa Beer, based in Shirahama, Wakayama, announced on its official Instagram on August 18 that three of its beers were recognized at World Beer Awards 2026.
The awarded beers were `Pale Ale`, `American Wheat`, and `Mikan Ale`. `Pale Ale` received Country Winner and Gold in the English Style Pale Ale category. `American Wheat` earned Silver in the American Style Wheat Beer category, while `Mikan Ale` won Bronze in the Fruit & Vegetable category. These are core labels in the brewery's lineup.
Nagisa Beer has long brewed with the famous local spring water known as Tonda no Mizu, and it produces its beer without pasteurization or filtration. The brewery also emphasizes careful bottling practices that minimize oxygen exposure, along with rigorous sanitation across its facilities. That consistency and attention to detail appear to be part of the reason its beers continue to stand out.
Founded in 1996 and brewing since 1997, Nagisa Beer is one of Shirahama's best-known craft breweries. With a strong connection to its hometown and a clear brewing identity, the latest awards underline how local character and technical quality can travel well beyond Wakayama.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Nagisa Beer's big win today. Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer picked up awards for three beers at the World Beer Awards 2026.
MugiWhat, three award winners? That's huge. Which beers made it?
Hop BroThe headline is Pale Ale's top honors. It took Country Winner and Gold in English Style Pale Ale, while American Wheat won Silver and Mikan Ale got Bronze.
MugiWhoa, Mikan Ale already has me curious! That sounds so Shirahama I can practically taste the seaside.
Hop BroAnd this is where brewing with Tomita water matters. They use Shirahama's famous local water and carry the character of the place right into the beer.
MugiHold on, no filter at all makes it sound like the beer just escaped into the wild?
Hop BroNot quite. Live craft beer here means no heat pasteurization and no filtration, so the aroma and flavor can stay more vivid and layered.
MugiOkay, but oxygen-free bottling sounds like this beer travels with its own bodyguards.
Hop BroBasically, yes. Oxidation control plus strict daily sanitation is how they protect those flagship beers, and that discipline showed up in the judging.
MugiWith roots in 1996 and brewing since 1997, I want a Shirahama toast right now.
Hop BroSame here, it has to be an award-winning flight. Put Pale Ale, American Wheat, and Mikan Ale side by side, and reading the article won't be enough.
