Repubrew's CONIX BRUT IPA Wins Bronze at the World Beer Cup
Repubrew's "CONIX BRUT IPA" from Numazu, Shizuoka, won bronze at the 2026 World Beer Cup. The Brut IPA born from a collaboration with illustrator CONIX once again made its presence felt.
Hop BroFrom Repubrew in Numazu, Shizuoka, here's the news of a World Beer Cup award. CONIX BRUT IPA, born from a collaboration with CONIX, won bronze.
MugiWhoa! Winning bronze is amazing! And CONIX is that illustrator, right?
Hop BroExactly, it's a special collaboration beer from Repubrew × CONIX. And this one was a revival collaboration timed to Repubrew's 7th anniversary, so it was a beer that drew a lot of attention from the start.
MugiWhat's Brut IPA? It sounds like a kind of IPA, but what does dry finish mean?
Hop BroGood question. Brut IPA is a style where a lot of the sugars are fermented out, leaving no sweetness and creating a super-crisp finish. That makes it light and snappy on the palate, with bubbles that rise nicely.
MugiOh, I see! So with aromas like white grape and mandarin, it sounds like it would have a really stylish aroma!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's designed to show layers of aroma like white grape, mandarin, pine, and cedarwood. The bitterness is restrained at IBU 13, and the carbonation is strong, so it's the kind of beer you can drink smoothly.
MugiIBU 13 is pretty low! So that means you get a sharp, clean bitterness without it being too bitter?
Hop BroExactly. It's 6.5% ABV, and it looks like a clear straw color. It also pairs well with white fish meunière, marinated salmon, and a cheese platter.
MugiWow, that's absolutely a candidate for tonight's snacks! If it's a high-caliber collaboration that was recognized on the world stage, you get to enjoy both the art and the flavor.
Hop BroExactly. It's moving to see a beer so carefully crafted as a whole, from appearance to aroma to mouthfeel, deliver results on the world stage. This is definitely a beer I want to drink right now.
Repubrew's "CONIX BRUT IPA," from the brewery in Numazu, Shizuoka, won bronze at the 2026 World Beer Cup. Public information presents it as a Repubrew × CONIX collaboration, and it was recognized on the world stage.
According to the brewery's archive, this beer was a revival project released to mark Repubrew's 7th anniversary, and it was created through a collaboration with illustrator CONIX. It was originally brewed for CONIX's original beer glass project, and the brewery later reflected that it might have been 'the first Brut IPA in Japan.'
Brut IPA is a style known for its dry finish and reduced sweetness. According to Repubrew, this one is designed with aromas reminiscent of white grapes, mandarin, pine, and cedarwood, layered with strong carbonation and a clean bitterness, while its appearance is a clear straw color. It is said to be 6.5% ABV and 13 IBU, and pairings such as white fish meunière, marinated salmon, and a cheese platter are also suggested.
The fact that a project beer with a strong connection to its artwork delivered results in a global competition can be seen as news that shows Repubrew's dedication to craft.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFrom Repubrew in Numazu, Shizuoka, here's the news of a World Beer Cup award. CONIX BRUT IPA, born from a collaboration with CONIX, won bronze.
MugiWhoa! Winning bronze is amazing! And CONIX is that illustrator, right?
Hop BroExactly, it's a special collaboration beer from Repubrew × CONIX. And this one was a revival collaboration timed to Repubrew's 7th anniversary, so it was a beer that drew a lot of attention from the start.
MugiWhat's Brut IPA? It sounds like a kind of IPA, but what does dry finish mean?
Hop BroGood question. Brut IPA is a style where a lot of the sugars are fermented out, leaving no sweetness and creating a super-crisp finish. That makes it light and snappy on the palate, with bubbles that rise nicely.
MugiOh, I see! So with aromas like white grape and mandarin, it sounds like it would have a really stylish aroma!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's designed to show layers of aroma like white grape, mandarin, pine, and cedarwood. The bitterness is restrained at IBU 13, and the carbonation is strong, so it's the kind of beer you can drink smoothly.
MugiIBU 13 is pretty low! So that means you get a sharp, clean bitterness without it being too bitter?
Hop BroExactly. It's 6.5% ABV, and it looks like a clear straw color. It also pairs well with white fish meunière, marinated salmon, and a cheese platter.
MugiWow, that's absolutely a candidate for tonight's snacks! If it's a high-caliber collaboration that was recognized on the world stage, you get to enjoy both the art and the flavor.
Hop BroExactly. It's moving to see a beer so carefully crafted as a whole, from appearance to aroma to mouthfeel, deliver results on the world stage. This is definitely a beer I want to drink right now.
