Far Yeast Brewing’s Far Yeast IPA wins top prize at JBA 2026
Far Yeast Brewing announced on Instagram that Far Yeast IPA won the top award at the JBA National Craft Beer Quality Competition 2026, while Far Yeast Blonde and Far Yeast Lager each received excellent awards.
Hop BroBig news today: Far East Brewing's Far Yeast IPA won the top prize at the JBA National Local Beer Quality Competition 2026.
MugiWhat? A top prize winner? That beer just went from familiar can to final boss status!
Hop BroAnd their core lineup is strong too. Far Yeast Blonde and Far Yeast Lager both won excellence awards, so all three regular beers got recognized.
MugiWow! But IPA, Blonde, and Lager are totally different styles, right? What kind of team is this?
Hop BroThat's what makes it fun. The IPA is a Belgian IPA made with Belgian yeast and American hops, so it has floral aroma and a pleasant bitterness.
MugiBelgian yeast? What is that, yeast with a passport? Does it go through immigration before fermentation?
Hop BroBasically, yeast is the aroma-maker. Belgian yeast tends to create fruity aromatics, and then the American hops add a citrusy lift.
MugiGot it. So Far Yeast Blonde is a golden ale, right? If it's light and easy to drink, I want it hired as my fridge manager!
Hop BroExcellent hiring choice. And don't forget Far Yeast Lager: it has a citrusy crisp finish from Citra hops, and it's only sold at their taproom and official online store.
MugiThe moment I hear limited release, I panic a little! A brewery from Kosuge, Yamanashi with limited-sale danger like that is way too powerful!
Hop BroAnd with 'Democratize beer' as their message, they really do balance aroma and drinkability. It's the kind of everyday reward that makes me want to open one now.
MugiThen it's settled! IPA first, then Blonde and Lager after that. I want the three-beer victory lap tonight!
Far Yeast Brewing announced on Instagram that it received strong results at the JBA National Craft Beer Quality Competition 2026. Far Yeast IPA won the top award, and Far Yeast Blonde and Far Yeast Lager each received excellent awards.
The three award-winning beers are part of the brewery’s core lineup. Far Yeast IPA is a Belgian IPA brewed with Belgian yeast and American hops, known for its bright aroma and a lingering bitterness. Far Yeast Blonde is a golden ale with a hoppy character and a clean, easy-drinking profile. Far Yeast Lager is a lager with citrus aroma from Citra hops and a crisp finish; it is sold only through the brewery’s directly managed locations and official online store.
Far Yeast Brewing’s Genryu Brewery is located in Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture. The brewery says the area offers a cool climate well suited to fermentation, and it has long used that setting to brew a wide range of beer styles.
The company’s mission is to ‘Democratize beer,’ and the Far Yeast brand is positioned as a balanced, everyday beer that can appeal to both newcomers and dedicated craft beer fans. These results suggest that the brewery’s approach to building reliable flagship beers continues to be recognized in competition.
Awarded beers
- Top award: Far Yeast IPA
- Excellent award: Far Yeast Blonde
- Excellent award: Far Yeast Lager
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news today: Far East Brewing's Far Yeast IPA won the top prize at the JBA National Local Beer Quality Competition 2026.
MugiWhat? A top prize winner? That beer just went from familiar can to final boss status!
Hop BroAnd their core lineup is strong too. Far Yeast Blonde and Far Yeast Lager both won excellence awards, so all three regular beers got recognized.
MugiWow! But IPA, Blonde, and Lager are totally different styles, right? What kind of team is this?
Hop BroThat's what makes it fun. The IPA is a Belgian IPA made with Belgian yeast and American hops, so it has floral aroma and a pleasant bitterness.
MugiBelgian yeast? What is that, yeast with a passport? Does it go through immigration before fermentation?
Hop BroBasically, yeast is the aroma-maker. Belgian yeast tends to create fruity aromatics, and then the American hops add a citrusy lift.
MugiGot it. So Far Yeast Blonde is a golden ale, right? If it's light and easy to drink, I want it hired as my fridge manager!
Hop BroExcellent hiring choice. And don't forget Far Yeast Lager: it has a citrusy crisp finish from Citra hops, and it's only sold at their taproom and official online store.
MugiThe moment I hear limited release, I panic a little! A brewery from Kosuge, Yamanashi with limited-sale danger like that is way too powerful!
Hop BroAnd with 'Democratize beer' as their message, they really do balance aroma and drinkability. It's the kind of everyday reward that makes me want to open one now.
MugiThen it's settled! IPA first, then Blonde and Lager after that. I want the three-beer victory lap tonight!
