Pecora Beer Wins Two Medals at the International Beer Cup 2026
Pecora Beer, a small brewery in Asao Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, has received two awards at the International Beer Cup 2026. Ines won silver in the Fruited American-Style Sour Ale category, while Black Sheep earned bronze in Coffee Beer.
Hop BroPecora Beer in Asao Ward, Kawasaki, has won two international awards!
MugiWhoa, amazing! Which are the two award-winning beers?
Hop BroThe silver winner is Ines, a Fruited American-Style Sour Ale. It shines with fruit character and a crisp tartness.
MugiWhat?! Does sour mean a sour beer? I hope it is not like drinking pickled plums!
Hop BroThat bright tang can come from lactic fermentation. Ines highlights fruit-driven acidity, which is far more refreshing than a plum-pickle chug.
MugiPhew! Then what about the bronze-winning Black Sheep?
Hop BroBlack Sheep is a Coffee Beer that highlights toasty coffee aromas. Its award is especially fun because it is so different from the sour.
MugiA fruity sour and a coffee beer both won? Pecora has an incredibly wide range!
Hop BroExactly. Their brewer is a certified beer judge and builds around American-style beer traditions, including West Coast IPA.
MugiI picture West Coast IPA as bitter, but Pecora aims for a clean, less astringent finish. That sounds beginner-friendly!
Hop BroBrewing since July 2024, they have collected awards and now pour these beers at Pecora Beer Kitchen, their brewery taproom.
MugiLet's taste Ines and Black Sheep side by side—tart fruit versus coffee! I want a glass right now!
Pecora Beer, based in Asao Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, has received two awards at the International Beer Cup 2026.
Both medals came in the Keg division:
- Ines: Fruited American-Style Sour Ale／Silver
- Black Sheep: Coffee Beer／Bronze
The two beers represent distinctly different directions. Ines focuses on fruit character and refreshing acidity, while Black Sheep highlights the roasted and aromatic qualities of coffee. Their recognition reflects Pecora Beer’s broad approach to brewing across a range of styles.
Pecora Beer is a small brewery whose representative brewer also holds a beer-judging qualification. Inspired by the craft beer culture he experienced in Los Angeles, the brewery mainly produces American-style beers, including West Coast IPA. Its beers are designed to be clean and restrained in bitterness while retaining the bold character of each style.
The brewery began brewing in July 2024 and has since built a record of recognition at competitions including the Japan Great Beer Awards. The two award-winning beers are currently being served at Pecora Beer Kitchen, the taproom attached to the brewery. With up to nine house beers available, the venue offers an opportunity to compare Ines and Black Sheep alongside Pecora Beer’s wider lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroPecora Beer in Asao Ward, Kawasaki, has won two international awards!
MugiWhoa, amazing! Which are the two award-winning beers?
Hop BroThe silver winner is Ines, a Fruited American-Style Sour Ale. It shines with fruit character and a crisp tartness.
MugiWhat?! Does sour mean a sour beer? I hope it is not like drinking pickled plums!
Hop BroThat bright tang can come from lactic fermentation. Ines highlights fruit-driven acidity, which is far more refreshing than a plum-pickle chug.
MugiPhew! Then what about the bronze-winning Black Sheep?
Hop BroBlack Sheep is a Coffee Beer that highlights toasty coffee aromas. Its award is especially fun because it is so different from the sour.
MugiA fruity sour and a coffee beer both won? Pecora has an incredibly wide range!
Hop BroExactly. Their brewer is a certified beer judge and builds around American-style beer traditions, including West Coast IPA.
MugiI picture West Coast IPA as bitter, but Pecora aims for a clean, less astringent finish. That sounds beginner-friendly!
Hop BroBrewing since July 2024, they have collected awards and now pour these beers at Pecora Beer Kitchen, their brewery taproom.
MugiLet's taste Ines and Black Sheep side by side—tart fruit versus coffee! I want a glass right now!
