Narita Airport Ale (Amber Ale) Wins Bronze at IBC2025, a “Arrival” Pint Shaped by Chiba Ingredients
The second original craft beer from Narita Airport, "Narita Airport Ale (Amber Ale)," won the bronze award in the American-style Amber/Red Ale category at the International Beer Cup 2025. Attention is being drawn to its design using ingredients from Chiba Prefecture and its character as a beer meant to be enjoyed with food.
Hop BroBreaking news! Narita Airport's second release beer, Narita Airport Ale wins an award.
MugiWait, airport beer is that serious? And it won bronze at IBC2025? That's amazing!
Hop BroThe category was American-style Amber/Red Ale, and it seems the malt depth in the design really worked.
MugiWhat is that! "Design" sounds so technical! So what kind of flavor family is amber anyway?
Hop BroSimply put, it's a middle-ground style with toasty character and richness that's easy to drink. This time, what's interesting is that they added olive oil and sansho pepper from Chiba Prefecture as adjuncts.
MugiWhoa, olive oil in beer!? That's basically a dish! But the sansho aroma accent does sound interesting!
Hop BroAnd because the concept is "arrival," they're aiming for a comforting drink at the end of a journey. It's also said to pair perfectly with eel.
MugiPairing it with Narita's famous eel would be a win, right!? Doing that at the airport would make it arrival-to-reward time!
Hop BroIt's brewed by Choshi Beer Tobei Brewery in Chiba, and the Inubosaki brewery opened on June 20, 2020, with a consistent focus on "beer that goes well with Choshi's fish."
MugiHuh, so it feels like not just the airport brand but the whole local culture got recognized. My heart's heating up! Let's toast with amber ale tonight!
In a post from Narita Airport's information account, the award for "Narita Airport Ale (Amber Ale)" was announced. The competition in question was the "International Beer Cup 2025," held in Osaka City from November 15 to 18, 2025. The brand won the bronze award in the American-style Amber/Red Ale category.
This beer is the second original craft beer from Narita Airport, and its concept is "arrival." The post highlighted its deep richness, which lets you slowly enjoy the malt flavor, as well as the use of olive oil and sansho pepper from Chiba Prefecture as adjunct ingredients. It also mentioned how well it pairs with Narita's famous eel, showing the polish of a regional pint born at the airport.
One brewery detail worth noting is the presence of Choshi Beer Tobei Brewery (Choshi Beer), based in Chiba. On its official website, you can confirm brewing at the Inubosaki brewery, which opened on June 20, 2020, and its product lineup built around the theme of "beer that goes well with Choshi's fish." This award news is not just an airport-brand topic; it is also something to read as a move that recognizes Chiba's craft beer culture.
The award is also a good chance to rediscover the appeal of amber ale as a style. Please try it in a glass and see for yourself its malt-driven depth and how well it bridges with food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news! Narita Airport's second release beer, Narita Airport Ale wins an award.
MugiWait, airport beer is that serious? And it won bronze at IBC2025? That's amazing!
Hop BroThe category was American-style Amber/Red Ale, and it seems the malt depth in the design really worked.
MugiWhat is that! "Design" sounds so technical! So what kind of flavor family is amber anyway?
Hop BroSimply put, it's a middle-ground style with toasty character and richness that's easy to drink. This time, what's interesting is that they added olive oil and sansho pepper from Chiba Prefecture as adjuncts.
MugiWhoa, olive oil in beer!? That's basically a dish! But the sansho aroma accent does sound interesting!
Hop BroAnd because the concept is "arrival," they're aiming for a comforting drink at the end of a journey. It's also said to pair perfectly with eel.
MugiPairing it with Narita's famous eel would be a win, right!? Doing that at the airport would make it arrival-to-reward time!
Hop BroIt's brewed by Choshi Beer Tobei Brewery in Chiba, and the Inubosaki brewery opened on June 20, 2020, with a consistent focus on "beer that goes well with Choshi's fish."
MugiHuh, so it feels like not just the airport brand but the whole local culture got recognized. My heart's heating up! Let's toast with amber ale tonight!
