Toyful Brewery Wins Silver at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2024; Three Kurume Labels Honored
Toyful Brewery in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, won multiple silver awards at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2024. GREEN APPLE, CHOCOLAT ORANGE, and CHAI COKE were recognized, with the innovative beers served at the attached beer restaurant earning acclaim in national judging.
Hop BroToday it's a big achievement for Toyful Brewery in Kurume. At the Japan Great Beer Awards 2024, three labels - GREEN APPLE, CHOCOLAT ORANGE, and CHAI COKE - won silver.
MugiWhat! Three of them!? Is it really that impressive to have three silver awards?
Hop BroIt really is. The judging isn't just about whether something tastes good. They also look at balance, condition, and even how unique the beer is, so it's a pretty tough stage for a distinctive brewery.
MugiCondition? They even judge the beer's condition?
Hop BroExactly. Things like how fine the foam is, how the aroma rises, and how well the beer comes together when you drink it. GREEN APPLE has a refreshing apple character, and its lightness is part of its appeal.
MugiWow, just hearing about an apple-flavored beer makes it sound easy to drink! So CHOCOLAT ORANGE is the sweet temptation?
Hop BroGood catch. CHOCOLAT ORANGE combines chocolate malt and orange, balancing richness with a broad aroma. Malt is the malted grain, and the roasting method changes how toasty it tastes.
MugiI thought it had actual chocolate in it! Chocolate malt is a lot more complex than I expected.
Hop BroAnd the trickiest one is CHAI COKE. It uses Assam tea and spices, and in addition, it is designed without boiling hops, which puts the chai-like character front and center.
MugiWait, they don't boil the hops!? The chai feel being front and center makes it the kind of beer you want to try right away.
Hop BroWhat's more, Toyful Brewery is in Hiegawa-machi, Kurume City, and it also has a beer restaurant equipped with seven draft towers. It's exciting that they've stayed rooted in the local area while also earning recognition nationwide.
MugiI definitely want to go! I want to taste this Kurume powerhouse together with the food.
Hop BroRight? Start with the refreshing GREEN APPLE, get swept away by CHOCOLAT ORANGE, and finish with a surprise from CHAI COKE. That's the kind of lineup that makes you want to compare them right away.
Award-winning labels
The three labels that won silver at the 2024 Japan Great Beer Awards were GREEN APPLE, CHOCOLAT ORANGE, and CHAI COKE. In the judging, in addition to balance, aftertaste, and condition, the beer's distinctive appeal is also said to be evaluated.
GREEN APPLE is characterized by its refreshing apple flavor and light, easy-drinking finish. CHOCOLAT ORANGE combines chocolate malt and orange, achieving both richness and a broad aromatic profile. CHAI COKE uses Assam tea and spices, and with a unique design that does not add hops during the boil, it brings the impression of chai to the forefront.
A brewery rooted in Kurume
Toyful Brewery is a craft beer brewery in Hiegawa-machi, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Its attached beer restaurant is equipped with seven draft towers, and guests can also enjoy pairings with multinational cuisine. On its official website, it states that its mission is to "connect people through relationships," and it continues creating a place where new encounters are born through freshly brewed beer.
For the brewery, which opened in 2022, this silver award can be seen as recognition from national judges for its distinctive recipes and its locally open, welcoming approach to brewing and hospitality. Kurume craft beer has shown its presence beyond the local area.
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Hop BroToday it's a big achievement for Toyful Brewery in Kurume. At the Japan Great Beer Awards 2024, three labels - GREEN APPLE, CHOCOLAT ORANGE, and CHAI COKE - won silver.
MugiWhat! Three of them!? Is it really that impressive to have three silver awards?
Hop BroIt really is. The judging isn't just about whether something tastes good. They also look at balance, condition, and even how unique the beer is, so it's a pretty tough stage for a distinctive brewery.
MugiCondition? They even judge the beer's condition?
Hop BroExactly. Things like how fine the foam is, how the aroma rises, and how well the beer comes together when you drink it. GREEN APPLE has a refreshing apple character, and its lightness is part of its appeal.
MugiWow, just hearing about an apple-flavored beer makes it sound easy to drink! So CHOCOLAT ORANGE is the sweet temptation?
Hop BroGood catch. CHOCOLAT ORANGE combines chocolate malt and orange, balancing richness with a broad aroma. Malt is the malted grain, and the roasting method changes how toasty it tastes.
MugiI thought it had actual chocolate in it! Chocolate malt is a lot more complex than I expected.
Hop BroAnd the trickiest one is CHAI COKE. It uses Assam tea and spices, and in addition, it is designed without boiling hops, which puts the chai-like character front and center.
MugiWait, they don't boil the hops!? The chai feel being front and center makes it the kind of beer you want to try right away.
Hop BroWhat's more, Toyful Brewery is in Hiegawa-machi, Kurume City, and it also has a beer restaurant equipped with seven draft towers. It's exciting that they've stayed rooted in the local area while also earning recognition nationwide.
MugiI definitely want to go! I want to taste this Kurume powerhouse together with the food.
Hop BroRight? Start with the refreshing GREEN APPLE, get swept away by CHOCOLAT ORANGE, and finish with a surprise from CHAI COKE. That's the kind of lineup that makes you want to compare them right away.
