Nasu Garden Brewery Reports 10 Awards at JGBA2026
On March 4, 2026 at 19:35, Nasu Garden Brewery posted "Notice of JGBA2026 Awards" on Instagram. In the awards list published by the Craft Beer Association, 10 placements can be confirmed under the NASU BOULDER BREWING / NASUdeSUNA name connected to the brewery.
Hop BroBreaking news! Nasu Garden Brewery scored 10 awards at JGBA2026. The competition was held on February 22 and 23, the results were published on February 25, and they also posted their award announcement on Instagram at 19:35 on March 4!
MugiWhoa, 10 is huge! How many did they actually win?
Hop BroThe breakdown is 1 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze. The name used was NASU BOULDER BREWING / NASUdeSUNA, and their flagship "Nasu de Suna IPA" won gold in bottle/can and silver in keg.
MugiWhat is that? And what even is a keg? Why would the same IPA get judged separately for bottle/can and keg?
Hop BroA keg is a commercial beer barrel. It’s used for draft pours straight from the tap, and because the aroma and carbonation can present differently depending on the container, the judging can be separate.
MugiAhh, that’s fun! Even the same beer feels different when it changes outfits. What else won?
Hop BroSilver also went to "Nasu de Suna Blueberry Ale (keg)" and "Nasu de Suna American Pale Ale (bottle/can)." Bronze included Pilsner, Pale Ale, DIPA, Coffee Stout, and more, so the lineup is really deep.
MugiDIPA just appeared like a spell! Di... Dee-ipa?
Hop BroIt’s short for Double IPA, a style that pushes the hop character and alcohol content up quite a bit. Another great point is that it’s tied to the regional Nasu Boulder Project through the direct-sales location at Nasu Garden Outlet. It makes you want to go there and do a beer tasting comparison right away, doesn’t it?
MugiExactly! For a spring outing, let’s go to Nasu and work our way through everything, starting with the gold-medal IPA. I’m completely in craft-beer mode now!
Nasu Garden Brewery (Tochigi) shared on social media that it won awards at Japan Great Beer Awards 2026 (JGBA2026). The post title was "🏆 Announcement of JGBA2026 Awards 🍻✨...".
According to the official JGBA2026 materials, Nasu Boulder Project Co., Ltd., the operating company behind the brewery (NASU BOULDER BREWING, brand: NASUdeSUNA), recorded 10 total placements. The breakdown was 1 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze.
The main award-winning beers were as follows.
- Nasu de Suna IPA (bottle/can): Gold
- Nasu de Suna IPA (keg): Silver
- Nasu de Suna Blueberry Ale (keg): Silver
- Nasu de Suna American Pale Ale (bottle/can): Silver
- Nasu de Suna Pilsner, Pale Ale, DIPA, Coffee Stout, and others: Bronze
On the company’s official website, Nasu Garden Brewery is introduced as a direct-sales location inside Nasu Garden Outlet. A defining feature is that it links the regional project "Nasu Boulder Project," which aims to raise the appeal of the Nasu-Shiobara area, with its craft beer business. This award result appears to have boosted not only the beer’s quality recognition, but also its presence as a regional brand.
JGBA2026 was held on February 22 and 23, and the results were published on February 25. Demand for on-site tastings is also likely to rise as the spring outing season approaches.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news! Nasu Garden Brewery scored 10 awards at JGBA2026. The competition was held on February 22 and 23, the results were published on February 25, and they also posted their award announcement on Instagram at 19:35 on March 4!
MugiWhoa, 10 is huge! How many did they actually win?
Hop BroThe breakdown is 1 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze. The name used was NASU BOULDER BREWING / NASUdeSUNA, and their flagship "Nasu de Suna IPA" won gold in bottle/can and silver in keg.
MugiWhat is that? And what even is a keg? Why would the same IPA get judged separately for bottle/can and keg?
Hop BroA keg is a commercial beer barrel. It’s used for draft pours straight from the tap, and because the aroma and carbonation can present differently depending on the container, the judging can be separate.
MugiAhh, that’s fun! Even the same beer feels different when it changes outfits. What else won?
Hop BroSilver also went to "Nasu de Suna Blueberry Ale (keg)" and "Nasu de Suna American Pale Ale (bottle/can)." Bronze included Pilsner, Pale Ale, DIPA, Coffee Stout, and more, so the lineup is really deep.
MugiDIPA just appeared like a spell! Di... Dee-ipa?
Hop BroIt’s short for Double IPA, a style that pushes the hop character and alcohol content up quite a bit. Another great point is that it’s tied to the regional Nasu Boulder Project through the direct-sales location at Nasu Garden Outlet. It makes you want to go there and do a beer tasting comparison right away, doesn’t it?
MugiExactly! For a spring outing, let’s go to Nasu and work our way through everything, starting with the gold-medal IPA. I’m completely in craft-beer mode now!
