BUSO BREWERY’s YOAKE Wins Gold at International Beer Cup 2025
YOAKE, a dry stout from Kawasemi Brew by BUSO BREWERY in Machida, Tokyo, has won a gold medal at the International Beer Cup 2025. Designed to offer a lighter, drier finish than many traditional stouts, the beer was recognized among entries from around the world.
Hop BroGreat news from Machida: Buso Brewery's Kawasemi Brew has won gold with YOAKE, its dark beer.
MugiWait, a dark beer won gold? And it is brewed in Machida? That is a truly global competition!
Hop BroIt stood out among 1,562 entries from 22 countries at International Beer Cup 2025, in the Classic Irish-Style Dry Stout draft category.
MugiWhat is that? Classic Irish-style dry stout sounds like a spell. What is a dry stout?
Hop BroSimply put, it has the toasted aroma of roasted malt without leaving too much sweetness, so it finishes crisp. Its appeal is a light, dry finish.
MugiA dark beer that feels light? I assumed dark meant “the heavyweight championship of beer.” There goes my prejudice—floating away with the foam!
Hop BroExactly. YOAKE pleasantly overturns the idea that dark beer must be heavy and bitter. Watch for the contrast between toasty roasted notes and easy drinkability.
MugiNice! It sounds like a perfect gateway dark beer. And it uses barley grown in Machida, too!
Hop BroThat is right. Local restaurants helped establish Buso Brewery to connect beer with regional food culture, and the brand name comes from the kingfisher, Machida's city bird.
MugiA local beer earning global gold is honestly moving. At the Machida Station shop, we can enjoy beer delivered from the brewery, right?
Hop BroYes—and I want to explore that roasted aroma with food. With that dark glass in hand, you will want to toast Machida's dawn.
MugiDone! I want to try the light, dry YOAKE right now. Let's cheers with a gold-winning stout, Hop Bro!
YOAKE, a stout brewed by BUSO BREWERY in Machida, Tokyo, has received a gold medal at the International Beer Cup 2025. The beer was entered in the keg category for Classic Irish-Style Dry Stout under the brewery’s Kawasemi Brew brand.
The competition drew 1,562 entries from 22 countries. Entries were evaluated for flavor, adherence to style, and overall quality. YOAKE is designed to challenge the usual image of stout as heavy and bitter, combining roasted malt character with a notably light and dry finish. The beer also incorporates locally sourced ingredients, including barley from Machida.
BUSO BREWERY takes its name from the historic Musashi-Sagami area, known as Buso, around Machida and northern Kanagawa. The brewery was established through a collaboration among local food-service businesses. Its official mission is to strengthen connections among restaurants and producers while contributing to the region’s food culture. Kawasemi Brew, the beer brand’s name, refers to Machida’s municipal bird, the kingfisher.
The brewery’s flagship location near Machida Station serves beers sent directly from the brewery alongside food. For drinkers seeking out YOAKE, the key point of interest is the contrast between its roasted aroma and its crisp, dry finish. The award adds international recognition to BUSO BREWERY’s effort to make locally rooted beer part of everyday life in Machida.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGreat news from Machida: Buso Brewery's Kawasemi Brew has won gold with YOAKE, its dark beer.
MugiWait, a dark beer won gold? And it is brewed in Machida? That is a truly global competition!
Hop BroIt stood out among 1,562 entries from 22 countries at International Beer Cup 2025, in the Classic Irish-Style Dry Stout draft category.
MugiWhat is that? Classic Irish-style dry stout sounds like a spell. What is a dry stout?
Hop BroSimply put, it has the toasted aroma of roasted malt without leaving too much sweetness, so it finishes crisp. Its appeal is a light, dry finish.
MugiA dark beer that feels light? I assumed dark meant “the heavyweight championship of beer.” There goes my prejudice—floating away with the foam!
Hop BroExactly. YOAKE pleasantly overturns the idea that dark beer must be heavy and bitter. Watch for the contrast between toasty roasted notes and easy drinkability.
MugiNice! It sounds like a perfect gateway dark beer. And it uses barley grown in Machida, too!
Hop BroThat is right. Local restaurants helped establish Buso Brewery to connect beer with regional food culture, and the brand name comes from the kingfisher, Machida's city bird.
MugiA local beer earning global gold is honestly moving. At the Machida Station shop, we can enjoy beer delivered from the brewery, right?
Hop BroYes—and I want to explore that roasted aroma with food. With that dark glass in hand, you will want to toast Machida's dawn.
MugiDone! I want to try the light, dry YOAKE right now. Let's cheers with a gold-winning stout, Hop Bro!
