Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa wins gold for Hazy IPA at IBC2025
Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa's Hazy IPA won gold in the Keg division at the International Beer Cup 2025. In a competition that drew 1,562 entries from 22 countries and regions, the Uruma-based brewery stood out on an international stage.
Hop BroBig news from Okinawa. Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa just won gold at IBC2025 with its Hazy IPA.
MugiWhat! Won a gold medal? That is huge. How big was the competition?
Hop BroPretty massive. 22 countries and regions sent 1,562 beers, and they took first in the Keg category for Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale.
MugiMy brain is foaming over. What is the Keg category? And Juicy and Hazy sound delicious, but I need help.
Hop BroKeg means beer served from a keg. Hazy IPA is a cloudy IPA with a soft mouthfeel and big hop aroma that feels almost like fruit juice.
MugiOh wow! So it is not just cloudy-looking, it has that tropical fruit aroma that jumps out at you?
Hop BroExactly. They also dial in hop addition timing and temperature control, then keep stacking brew data, which is how the recipe gets sharper and sharper.
MugiThat is wild, like brewer meets scientist. All that brewing work getting recognized globally is honestly kind of moving.
Hop BroThe backstory is good too. It is a brewery in Uruma founded after Daiki from Okinawa and Mike from New Zealand met in Australia.
MugiThat is so international. Importing ingredients straight from New Zealand, the UK, and Germany sounds like brewing the world into one glass.
Hop BroAnd the standard lineup is strong. Alongside GOLDEN ALE and friends, they have this Hazy IPA, and the attached taproom means a super fresh pour. I want a full tasting flight.
MugiI am sold. Cheers in Uruma sounds like the plan, because now I want that gold-winning Hazy IPA immediately.
Gold for Hazy IPA
Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa won gold with its Hazy IPA in the Keg division of the International Beer Cup 2025, specifically in the Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale category. The competition was held in Osaka in November 2025 and drew 1,562 entries from 22 countries and regions. The result highlights how the brewery's beer has been recognized beyond Okinawa.
A brewery rooted in Uruma
Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa is based in Uruma, Okinawa. According to the brewery's official site, Daiki from Okinawa and Mike from New Zealand met in Australia, then later turned their shared idea of brewing together into a brewery in Okinawa. The brewery says it sources wheat and hops directly from New Zealand, England, and Germany, and pays close attention to temperature control, hop timing, and data collection.
Part of the core lineup
Hazy IPA also appears in the brewery's standard lineup alongside beers such as GOLDEN ALE, Hefe Weizen, and BLACK IPA. With a taproom located next to the brewery, visitors can taste fresh beer on site. The gold medal gives Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa another clear milestone as it continues to build a presence from Okinawa to the wider beer world.
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Hop BroBig news from Okinawa. Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa just won gold at IBC2025 with its Hazy IPA.
MugiWhat! Won a gold medal? That is huge. How big was the competition?
Hop BroPretty massive. 22 countries and regions sent 1,562 beers, and they took first in the Keg category for Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale.
MugiMy brain is foaming over. What is the Keg category? And Juicy and Hazy sound delicious, but I need help.
Hop BroKeg means beer served from a keg. Hazy IPA is a cloudy IPA with a soft mouthfeel and big hop aroma that feels almost like fruit juice.
MugiOh wow! So it is not just cloudy-looking, it has that tropical fruit aroma that jumps out at you?
Hop BroExactly. They also dial in hop addition timing and temperature control, then keep stacking brew data, which is how the recipe gets sharper and sharper.
MugiThat is wild, like brewer meets scientist. All that brewing work getting recognized globally is honestly kind of moving.
Hop BroThe backstory is good too. It is a brewery in Uruma founded after Daiki from Okinawa and Mike from New Zealand met in Australia.
MugiThat is so international. Importing ingredients straight from New Zealand, the UK, and Germany sounds like brewing the world into one glass.
Hop BroAnd the standard lineup is strong. Alongside GOLDEN ALE and friends, they have this Hazy IPA, and the attached taproom means a super fresh pour. I want a full tasting flight.
MugiI am sold. Cheers in Uruma sounds like the plan, because now I want that gold-winning Hazy IPA immediately.
