Brewery and Cheese Inou Chujiro Shoten’s Coffee Ale Wins Silver at International Beer Cup 2026
Brewery and Cheese Inou Chujiro Shoten in Sawara, Katori, has announced that its Koedo Sawara Beer Coffee Ale won a silver medal at the International Beer Cup 2026. The beer combines a coffee-like aroma with a distinctly beer-forward flavor and is currently available on tap and in bottles.
Hop BroGreat news from Sawara, Chiba: Coffee Ale won silver!
MugiWhat? A coffee beer won an award? International Beer Cup 2026 sounds huge!
Hop BroIt is Koedo Sawara Beer Coffee Ale from Brewery and Cheese Ino Chujuro Shoten. The competition judges beers from around the world.
MugiDoes a coffee beer taste like sweet, bitter coffee? What does a beer-like flavor even mean?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It has a coffee aroma, but it is still firmly beer at heart. Roasty notes settle naturally into the malt character. Coffee-driven aroma is the key.
MugiRoasty notes? Suddenly we are in a laboratory! Still, coffee on the nose, beer in the glass sounds delicious!
Hop BroRoasting is how coffee beans are heated. That deep roasted scent adds dimension to the beer's body—think layers of toastiness.
MugiNice! And the pub sits along Sawara's Ono River, right? A post-stroll pint sounds absolutely perfect!
Hop BroExactly. Brewery and Cheese Ino Chujuro Shoten also makes its own cheese, with pizza and ricotta ready to pair. Beer and cheese pairing is hard to beat.
MugiCoffee Ale with cheese pizza? My stomach has already approved it! Available on tap and in bottles means it makes a fine souvenir too.
Hop BroAt the bar or on the terrace, I would take time to enjoy that aroma. It is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Wednesdays. Award-winning beer in Sawara is calling.
MugiLet's go! First we sniff, then we sip... Cheers with silver-winning Coffee Ale!
Brewery and Cheese Inou Chujiro Shoten, a brewpub in Sawara, Katori, Chiba, has announced a silver-medal win for its Koedo Sawara Beer Coffee Ale.
The beer received silver at the International Beer Cup 2026, a competition judged across entries from Japan and around the world. According to the brewery, Coffee Ale offers a coffee-like aroma while retaining a full, distinctly beer-like flavor. It is described as one of the popular beers available at the brewpub.
Coffee Ale is currently available on tap at the restaurant and in bottles for purchase. It can also be ordered through the brewery’s online shop, giving visitors the option to enjoy the award-winning beer in Sawara or take it home.
Brewery and Cheese Inou Chujiro Shoten is located along the Ono River in historic Sawara. The brewpub pairs its in-house Koedo Sawara Beer with cheeses made on site, offering dishes such as cheese pizza and ricotta cheese that suit a range of beer styles. Alongside Coffee Ale, the brewery produces beers including pale ale and wheat beer, as well as seasonal releases.
With its warm wooden interior and terrace seating, the restaurant offers a relaxed setting for exploring the coffee notes and solid beer character of Coffee Ale. It is open from 11:00 to 20:00 and closed on Wednesdays.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGreat news from Sawara, Chiba: Coffee Ale won silver!
MugiWhat? A coffee beer won an award? International Beer Cup 2026 sounds huge!
Hop BroIt is Koedo Sawara Beer Coffee Ale from Brewery and Cheese Ino Chujuro Shoten. The competition judges beers from around the world.
MugiDoes a coffee beer taste like sweet, bitter coffee? What does a beer-like flavor even mean?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It has a coffee aroma, but it is still firmly beer at heart. Roasty notes settle naturally into the malt character. Coffee-driven aroma is the key.
MugiRoasty notes? Suddenly we are in a laboratory! Still, coffee on the nose, beer in the glass sounds delicious!
Hop BroRoasting is how coffee beans are heated. That deep roasted scent adds dimension to the beer's body—think layers of toastiness.
MugiNice! And the pub sits along Sawara's Ono River, right? A post-stroll pint sounds absolutely perfect!
Hop BroExactly. Brewery and Cheese Ino Chujuro Shoten also makes its own cheese, with pizza and ricotta ready to pair. Beer and cheese pairing is hard to beat.
MugiCoffee Ale with cheese pizza? My stomach has already approved it! Available on tap and in bottles means it makes a fine souvenir too.
Hop BroAt the bar or on the terrace, I would take time to enjoy that aroma. It is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Wednesdays. Award-winning beer in Sawara is calling.
MugiLet's go! First we sniff, then we sip... Cheers with silver-winning Coffee Ale!
