OUR BREWING’s “Dino King” Places 6th in the JBC2026 IPA Category, the Only Domestic Brewery in the Top 6
Fukui craft brewery OUR BREWING’s semi-regular IPA “Dino King” took 6th place in the IPA category at the Japan Brewers Cup (JBC) held in February 2026. Among 166 entries in the IPA category, it was the only beer from a Japanese brewery to make the top 6.
Hop BroHere’s today’s topic: OUR BREWING in Fukui had its “Dino King” place 6th in the IPA category at JBC2026. And in a field of 166 beers, it was the only domestic brewery in the top 6!
MugiWait, the only one in the domestic top 6? That’s insanely impressive!
Hop BroIt really is. The JBC overall had 1,022 entries, making it a huge competition, and the 1st through 5th places in the IPA category were all overseas breweries. Dino King squeezed into that group.
MugiOhh! So what kind of beer is Dino King? The name already sounds powerful.
Hop BroIt’s a West Coast IPA, with 7.0% ABV and 48.7 IBU. It features grapefruit-like aromas, a resinous fragrance, and a crisp, clean finish.
MugiWait, what are IBU and resinous? Suddenly this feels like a science class!
Hop BroHere’s the thing: IBU is a number that indicates bitterness. 48.7 means it’s solidly bitter, but still easy to keep drinking. Resinous means a pine-like, sharp aroma. It’s the cool hop character.
MugiGot it! Grapefruit and pine aroma sounds like an adult citrus campout!
Hop BroNice description. They also use six-row barley malt from Fukui Prefecture, so there’s a strong local touch. And their other staple, the Cold IPA “Hoppy Hour,” also made the top 9 in the Hoppy Lager category. They’ve got depth.
MugiNow I want to go to the taproom near Fukui Station and compare Dino King with Hoppy Hour!
Hop BroExactly. Enjoy Dino King’s crisp bitterness, then toast again with Hoppy Hour. After reading this article, you basically have to drink something!
Fukui-born craft brewery OUR BREWING announced in a news post published on February 21, 2026 that its semi-regular IPA “Dino King” had placed in the JBC. This year’s JBC featured a total of 1,022 entries. The IPA category was especially fierce, with 166 beers competing in one of the event’s largest divisions, so placing 6th carries real significance.
According to the company’s announcement, breweries from overseas took the top 1 through 5 spots in the IPA category, and “Dino King” was the only beer from a domestic brewery to rank in the top 6. In the Hoppy Lager category, its staple Cold IPA “Hoppy Hour” was also selected for the top 9.
“Dino King” is a West Coast IPA with 7.0% ABV and 48.7 IBU. It is characterized by aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and resin, along with a crisp finish designed for clean drinkability. The recipe also incorporates six-row barley malt grown in Fukui Prefecture, making local ingredients part of the brew and reflecting the brewery’s identity.
OUR BREWING is a brand founded by members who grew up in Fukui, gained brewing experience in Japan and abroad, and then returned home to start the brewery. Near Fukui Station, it operates a brewery equipped with 1,000-liter systems and a taproom, linking the brewing floor and the drinking experience at close range. This result makes visible, in the form of an official competition ranking, the IPA brewing the company has consistently focused on.
- Award result: 6th place in the IPA category, “Dino King”
- Related result: Hoppy Lager category, “Hoppy Hour” in the top 9
- Brewery location: Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Source: OUR BREWING news / OUR BREWING official site / About page
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s today’s topic: OUR BREWING in Fukui had its “Dino King” place 6th in the IPA category at JBC2026. And in a field of 166 beers, it was the only domestic brewery in the top 6!
MugiWait, the only one in the domestic top 6? That’s insanely impressive!
Hop BroIt really is. The JBC overall had 1,022 entries, making it a huge competition, and the 1st through 5th places in the IPA category were all overseas breweries. Dino King squeezed into that group.
MugiOhh! So what kind of beer is Dino King? The name already sounds powerful.
Hop BroIt’s a West Coast IPA, with 7.0% ABV and 48.7 IBU. It features grapefruit-like aromas, a resinous fragrance, and a crisp, clean finish.
MugiWait, what are IBU and resinous? Suddenly this feels like a science class!
Hop BroHere’s the thing: IBU is a number that indicates bitterness. 48.7 means it’s solidly bitter, but still easy to keep drinking. Resinous means a pine-like, sharp aroma. It’s the cool hop character.
MugiGot it! Grapefruit and pine aroma sounds like an adult citrus campout!
Hop BroNice description. They also use six-row barley malt from Fukui Prefecture, so there’s a strong local touch. And their other staple, the Cold IPA “Hoppy Hour,” also made the top 9 in the Hoppy Lager category. They’ve got depth.
MugiNow I want to go to the taproom near Fukui Station and compare Dino King with Hoppy Hour!
Hop BroExactly. Enjoy Dino King’s crisp bitterness, then toast again with Hoppy Hour. After reading this article, you basically have to drink something!
