Tachihi Brewery Wins Silver for Pale Ale and Bronze for Weizen at JGBA 2026
Tachihi Beer Brewery (Tachihi Brewery) posted a breaking update on Instagram at 16:04 on February 26, 2026, announcing its “Pale Ale & Weizen awards.” The following day, on February 27, the official announcement revealed the details of the two award-winning beers at Japan Great Beer Awards 2026.
Hop BroTachihi Brewery in Tachikawa scored a double win at JGBA 2026! TACHIHI Pale Ale took silver and TACHIHI Weizen took bronze, both in the keg category.
MugiWhoa! Winning with two beers at once is amazing! When was it announced?
Hop BroFirst it was a breaking post on Instagram at 16:04 on February 26, 2026, then the official announcement on February 27 confirmed the details.
MugiWow! And Pale Ale and Weizen are right at the core of the lineup!
Hop BroExactly. Pale Ale is American-style, and Weizen is South German-style Hefeweizen. It's exciting that the quality of two everyday drinking styles was recognized.
MugiHefe... what? Is that some kind of spell?
Hop BroIt's a type of wheat beer, a cloudy Weizen that keeps the yeast in it. Esters bring banana-like aromas, and phenols add clove-like notes.
MugiWhat is this, suddenly a science class? But now I want to drink it!
Hop BroJGBA judges balance, aftertaste, and condition, and also looks at "appeal," so I think Tachihi's ingredient selection and careful design really paid off. Plus, you can drink it fresh at the taproom, and follow it online too.
MugiDeal! Today we'll toast with the Pale Ale, then wind down with the Weizen! I'm already mentally on my way to Tachikawa!
Tachihi Beer Brewery (Tokyo, Tachikawa) won awards for two beers at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026, one of the country’s largest judging competitions. The official Instagram account announced the news as a breaking update at 16:04 on February 26, 2026, and the details were published in the awards news on the official website.
Award Results (Based on the Official Announcement)
- TACHIHI Pale Ale: Silver in the keg category / American-style pale ale
- TACHIHI Weizen: Bronze in the keg category / South German-style Hefeweizen
The award is hosted by the Craft Beer Association (Japan Craft Beer Association) and is known as a judging competition that emphasizes not only beer balance, aftertaste, and condition, but also "appeal." This time, Tachihi’s two standard styles were both recognized.
Brewery Context
Tachihi Beer Brewery is a brewery rooted in Tachikawa’s manufacturing heritage, with an approach that carefully designs everything from ingredient selection to brewing methods. The brewery also has a taproom attached, making it possible to enjoy freshly brewed beer on site. Both the award-winning pale ale and weizen are regular items in the brewery’s lineup, making them easy to find both online and in stores.
For Tachihi, which has accumulated awards at international competitions, this double win at a domestic judging event is a result that once again highlights the quality of its everyday flagship styles.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTachihi Brewery in Tachikawa scored a double win at JGBA 2026! TACHIHI Pale Ale took silver and TACHIHI Weizen took bronze, both in the keg category.
MugiWhoa! Winning with two beers at once is amazing! When was it announced?
Hop BroFirst it was a breaking post on Instagram at 16:04 on February 26, 2026, then the official announcement on February 27 confirmed the details.
MugiWow! And Pale Ale and Weizen are right at the core of the lineup!
Hop BroExactly. Pale Ale is American-style, and Weizen is South German-style Hefeweizen. It's exciting that the quality of two everyday drinking styles was recognized.
MugiHefe... what? Is that some kind of spell?
Hop BroIt's a type of wheat beer, a cloudy Weizen that keeps the yeast in it. Esters bring banana-like aromas, and phenols add clove-like notes.
MugiWhat is this, suddenly a science class? But now I want to drink it!
Hop BroJGBA judges balance, aftertaste, and condition, and also looks at "appeal," so I think Tachihi's ingredient selection and careful design really paid off. Plus, you can drink it fresh at the taproom, and follow it online too.
MugiDeal! Today we'll toast with the Pale Ale, then wind down with the Weizen! I'm already mentally on my way to Tachikawa!
