Pecora Beer Wins Two Medals at International Beer Cup 2026
Pecora Beer, a craft brewery in Asao Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, won two medals at the International Beer Cup 2026, held at Congress Square Haneda from October 3 to 6, 2026. In the Keg category, Ines received silver and Black Sheep received bronze.
Hop BroPecora Beer in Kawasaki’s Asao Ward has won medals in two categories! Both keg entries earned recognition at International Beer Cup 2026.
MugiWhoa, both beers won? A double award is amazing! What were the beers like?
Hop BroSilver went to #057 Ines in Fruited American-Style Sour Ale, while #055 Black Sheep took bronze in Coffee Beer. Two totally distinct styles.
MugiWait, what exactly is a fruited sour ale? Is it like a tart fruit juice?
Hop BroClose, but it is definitely beer. A sour ale highlights acidity, and Ines pairs fruit with a crisp, refreshing tang.
MugiOh, fruitiness and tang together! That sounds great for newer beer fans.
Hop BroExactly. Black Sheep brings coffee flavor into beer, too. It is a Coffee Porter-style beer tied to the brewer’s own beer-loving origin story.
MugiCoffee in beer?! It sounds like breakfast and happy hour combined!
Hop BroMaybe save it for happy hour! A porter is a dark beer where roasted malt notes complement coffee—a perfect roasted aroma pairing.
MugiSo it is not just dark and bitter; it is toasty, too! Sour versus coffee beer is such a fun contrast.
Hop BroPecora’s owner, a qualified beer judge, brews beers known for clean yet bold American styles with restrained harsh bitterness.
MugiThe award-winning beers are at Pecora Beer Kitchen, right? With up to nine house beers, I want an award-winner tasting flight!
Hop BroPerfect—start with refreshing Ines, then finish with roasty Black Sheep. A Kawasaki award-beer crawl sounds irresistible.
MugiDone! Add some snacks, and let’s toast with silver and bronze!
Two beers recognized in the Keg category
Pecora Beer entered two beers in the Keg category at the International Beer Cup 2026, described by the brewery as one of the world’s five major beer competitions. Both entries received medals.
- #057 Ines: Silver, Fruited American-Style Sour Ale
- #055 Black Sheep: Bronze, Coffee Beer
Ines is a fruit-forward American-style sour ale, while Black Sheep is a coffee beer. Their distinct profiles were recognized in separate style categories, giving the Kawasaki brewery awards across two different expressions of craft beer.
A meaningful result for the brewery
Pecora Beer representative Yuta Fukuzawa said the brewery was especially pleased to receive recognition for both a Fruited Sour and a Coffee Porter. He also described Coffee Porter as the style that first introduced him to beer, making the award particularly meaningful. The brewery aims to continue producing flavorful beers while retaining the spirit that shaped its beginnings.
Located in Asao Ward, Kawasaki, Pecora Beer is a small craft brewery whose representative, a qualified beer judge, handles brewing himself. The brewery focuses mainly on American-style beers that balance a clean character with bold flavors and restrained bitterness.
The two medal-winning beers were being served at Pecora Beer Kitchen, the brewery’s taproom, as of October 2026. The venue offers up to nine house-made beers alongside food, giving drinkers an opportunity to try the awarded beers in person. Pecora Beer also offers keg sales for restaurants and liquor retailers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroPecora Beer in Kawasaki’s Asao Ward has won medals in two categories! Both keg entries earned recognition at International Beer Cup 2026.
MugiWhoa, both beers won? A double award is amazing! What were the beers like?
Hop BroSilver went to #057 Ines in Fruited American-Style Sour Ale, while #055 Black Sheep took bronze in Coffee Beer. Two totally distinct styles.
MugiWait, what exactly is a fruited sour ale? Is it like a tart fruit juice?
Hop BroClose, but it is definitely beer. A sour ale highlights acidity, and Ines pairs fruit with a crisp, refreshing tang.
MugiOh, fruitiness and tang together! That sounds great for newer beer fans.
Hop BroExactly. Black Sheep brings coffee flavor into beer, too. It is a Coffee Porter-style beer tied to the brewer’s own beer-loving origin story.
MugiCoffee in beer?! It sounds like breakfast and happy hour combined!
Hop BroMaybe save it for happy hour! A porter is a dark beer where roasted malt notes complement coffee—a perfect roasted aroma pairing.
MugiSo it is not just dark and bitter; it is toasty, too! Sour versus coffee beer is such a fun contrast.
Hop BroPecora’s owner, a qualified beer judge, brews beers known for clean yet bold American styles with restrained harsh bitterness.
MugiThe award-winning beers are at Pecora Beer Kitchen, right? With up to nine house beers, I want an award-winner tasting flight!
Hop BroPerfect—start with refreshing Ines, then finish with roasty Black Sheep. A Kawasaki award-beer crawl sounds irresistible.
MugiDone! Add some snacks, and let’s toast with silver and bronze!
