The Power of Two JGBA2026 Award Winners, Noticed at Repubrew Mishima 24Taps
In REPUBREW's award announcement published on March 13, 2026, “BARREL AGED WILD SAISON” won gold at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026, and “69IPA” took bronze. At Repubrew Mishima Slider House 24taps in Mishima, Shizuoka, you can also enjoy the brewery's character across 24 taps.
Hop BroToday's topic is the JGBA2026 award roundup! REPUBREW took gold with “BARREL AGED WILD SAISON” and bronze with “69IPA,” and Mishima is getting hot again.
MugiWhoa! Winning two beers at once is amazing! Gold and bronze too? They’re seriously the real deal!
Hop BroExactly. The BARREL AGED WILD SAISON gold is especially impressive. In the bottle/can category, it was praised for the wood-barrel aging aroma and the tartness from wild yeast.
MugiWhat is that! Hearing wild-yeast tartness makes it sound a little too advanced for me!
Hop BroHere comes the jargon, the so-called Brettanomyces-derived flavor. In short, it’s like white-grape-like aromas layered with a crisp, refreshing sourness.
MugiWhoa, it suddenly turned into a spell! My brain is bubbling over with the Brett-whatever problem!
Hop BroTo put it plainly, it’s a refreshing beer aged in wooden barrels. By contrast, “69IPA” is San Diego-style, boldly bitter with bright hops, and it won bronze in the keg category.
MugiOne is mature and refined, the other hits hard! The range of the tasting comparison sounds way too fun!
Hop BroIf you want to experience it, go to Repubrew Mishima Slider House 24taps. It’s a 5-minute walk from Mishima Station, and the 24 taps plus pairing suggestions are a major strength.
MugiWow, and the food is good too? Pairing it with an Ashitaka beef slider would be a win!
Hop BroExactly, but since the on-tap lineup changes daily, checking before you go is a must. Tonight I’m in the mood to wash down a burger with 69IPA.
MugiThen I’m going to start with something tart! Bar-hopping through the two award winners sounds like the perfect plan, and my stomach and throat are both ready already!
Two beers win at JGBA2026
REPUBREW announced that two of its beers won in two categories at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026, one of Japan's leading beer judging competitions. The award results were “BARREL AGED WILD SAISON” Gold (bottle/can category) and “69IPA” Bronze (keg category). The brewery's signature direction was recognized across different categories.
What kind of beer can you drink?
The characteristics of the two beers highlighted in the award report are easy to understand.
- BARREL AGED WILD SAISON: layered aroma from wood-barrel aging and a refreshing tartness from wild yeast
- 69IPA: a San Diego-style beer with assertive bitterness and a bright hop aroma
One leans into aging and funk, while the other is hop-driven bitterness. Tasting them side by side makes the breadth of REPUBREW's range very clear.
For an experience in Mishima, try “24taps”
“Repubrew Mishima Slider House 24taps” is a beer pub a five-minute walk from Mishima Station, modeled after an American diner. With 24 taps, among the most in the prefecture, and pairing suggestions for each tap, it stands out. Since the food centerpieces are clear, such as sliders made with Ashitaka beef, it is a great spot for anyone who wants to enjoy award-winning beers with a meal.
Note that the beers on offer change daily, so it is best to check whether the award-winning beers are on tap before you visit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is the JGBA2026 award roundup! REPUBREW took gold with “BARREL AGED WILD SAISON” and bronze with “69IPA,” and Mishima is getting hot again.
MugiWhoa! Winning two beers at once is amazing! Gold and bronze too? They’re seriously the real deal!
Hop BroExactly. The BARREL AGED WILD SAISON gold is especially impressive. In the bottle/can category, it was praised for the wood-barrel aging aroma and the tartness from wild yeast.
MugiWhat is that! Hearing wild-yeast tartness makes it sound a little too advanced for me!
Hop BroHere comes the jargon, the so-called Brettanomyces-derived flavor. In short, it’s like white-grape-like aromas layered with a crisp, refreshing sourness.
MugiWhoa, it suddenly turned into a spell! My brain is bubbling over with the Brett-whatever problem!
Hop BroTo put it plainly, it’s a refreshing beer aged in wooden barrels. By contrast, “69IPA” is San Diego-style, boldly bitter with bright hops, and it won bronze in the keg category.
MugiOne is mature and refined, the other hits hard! The range of the tasting comparison sounds way too fun!
Hop BroIf you want to experience it, go to Repubrew Mishima Slider House 24taps. It’s a 5-minute walk from Mishima Station, and the 24 taps plus pairing suggestions are a major strength.
MugiWow, and the food is good too? Pairing it with an Ashitaka beef slider would be a win!
Hop BroExactly, but since the on-tap lineup changes daily, checking before you go is a must. Tonight I’m in the mood to wash down a burger with 69IPA.
MugiThen I’m going to start with something tart! Bar-hopping through the two award winners sounds like the perfect plan, and my stomach and throat are both ready already!
