BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY at Koganeyu wins bronze at JGBA 2026 with "FIVE" and "FOREST"
BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY, brewed at Koganeyu in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, won a bronze award at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026. The beers recognized were "FIVE" and "FOREST," and both can be enjoyed in the venue.
Hop BroThe in-house brewery at Koganeyu in Taihei, Sumida Ward won a bronze award at JGBA 2026. BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY's "FIVE" and "FOREST" are both nice because you can drink them on-site.
MugiWait, a bronze award at a public bath!? Beer after a bath is already amazing, and now it even won an award!
Hop BroExactly. The Japan Great Beer Awards judges not only taste, but also look at overall completeness, so being recognized there is a pretty big deal.
MugiCompleteness sounds kind of like grading a test! Isn't being tasty enough?
Hop BroIt's not just about tasting good. They look at whether the aroma, bitterness, and mouthfeel expected for that beer style are all there. In other words, it's about reproducing the style while still keeping its individuality.
MugiI see! So "FIVE" and "FOREST" really shine with that bathhouse-like personality?
Hop BroExactly. Koganeyu lets you bathe and then head straight to a drink afterward, so drinking it right after the bath makes the appeal twice as strong.
MugiIf I drank there, I think I'd definitely get lost in trying to decide on a refill... Getting settled in the bath and then settled again with beer is unfair!
Hop BroAnd with this award, attention to "FIVE" and "FOREST" is sure to rise, so it looks like it could become the hottest spot in Sumida Ward right now.
MugiJust hearing about it makes my throat want a drink! Let's go have one at Koganeyu today!
BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY, the in-house brewery at Koganeyu in Taihei, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, won a bronze award at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026. The awarded beers were "FIVE" and "FOREST," and both are said to be available on-site.
The Japan Great Beer Awards is one of Japan's leading judging competitions, where beers are evaluated not only for deliciousness but also for quality and completeness suited to their beer style. Earning recognition there can be seen as proof of the high level of craftsmanship achieved by beer made in a public bathhouse.
One of Koganeyu's biggest attractions is that you can enjoy craft beer together with bathing. There is a natural flow from the bath straight to a drink afterward, letting visitors savor the character of the house-brewed beers in the distinctive atmosphere of a bathing facility. With this award, attention to "FIVE" and "FOREST" is likely to grow even more. For anyone in Sumida Ward who wants to enjoy hot water and beer in one place, this is a spot not to miss.
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Hop BroThe in-house brewery at Koganeyu in Taihei, Sumida Ward won a bronze award at JGBA 2026. BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY's "FIVE" and "FOREST" are both nice because you can drink them on-site.
MugiWait, a bronze award at a public bath!? Beer after a bath is already amazing, and now it even won an award!
Hop BroExactly. The Japan Great Beer Awards judges not only taste, but also look at overall completeness, so being recognized there is a pretty big deal.
MugiCompleteness sounds kind of like grading a test! Isn't being tasty enough?
Hop BroIt's not just about tasting good. They look at whether the aroma, bitterness, and mouthfeel expected for that beer style are all there. In other words, it's about reproducing the style while still keeping its individuality.
MugiI see! So "FIVE" and "FOREST" really shine with that bathhouse-like personality?
Hop BroExactly. Koganeyu lets you bathe and then head straight to a drink afterward, so drinking it right after the bath makes the appeal twice as strong.
MugiIf I drank there, I think I'd definitely get lost in trying to decide on a refill... Getting settled in the bath and then settled again with beer is unfair!
Hop BroAnd with this award, attention to "FIVE" and "FOREST" is sure to rise, so it looks like it could become the hottest spot in Sumida Ward right now.
MugiJust hearing about it makes my throat want a drink! Let's go have one at Koganeyu today!
