Iwanai Brewery & Hotel reports arrival of JGBA medals and spotlights limited beers
Iwanai Brewery & Hotel in Iwanai, Hokkaido, said on Instagram that its Japan Great Beer Awards medals and certificates have arrived. The post also noted that the brewery offers limited-edition beers alongside its regular lineup.
Hop BroThis one out of Iwanai is seriously exciting. Iwanai Brewery & Hotel just shared that their JGBA medals and certificates finally arrived, and it instantly feels like summer beer season.
MugiWhat! An award post is enough to make you thirsty already? That line about summer making beer disappear fast honestly got me too!
Hop BroThat is the clever part. It is not just an award update, they also tease brewery-only flavors in the same post, which is basically an invitation to show up in person.
MugiNo way, that is unfairly tempting! And they have actual winners too, right? If Kuropon won gold, I am already picturing a final-boss beer.
Hop BroYep, at JGBA 2023 Kuropon took gold, Hop Mashimashi took silver, and Everyday took bronze. The core lineup is strong too: Hop Mashimashi is an IPA, Malty is a pale ale, Kuropon is a schwarz, and Everyday is a pilsner.
MugiHold on, what even is schwarz? A beer style or a spell you cast before opening the can?
Hop BroIt is German for black, so think of it as a dark beer that stays easy-drinking. You get roasty malt character, but it does not go heavy on you.
MugiOhhh, so dark but still crushable! And then I saw they use deep ocean water from Iwanai, which suddenly makes the whole thing feel epic.
Hop BroExactly, and that local story matters. They brew with deep ocean water from Iwanai, focus on hop aroma and bitterness, and the area is even known as the place wild hops were first found in Japan.
MugiAwards, local history, and limited pours at the brewery? That is too much power for one article. I officially want a glass from Iwanai right now, and maybe a room for the night too!
Iwanai Brewery & Hotel in Hokkaido's Iwanai Town reported on Instagram that it has received medals and certificates from the Japan Great Beer Awards. The post framed the news with a summer beer mood and added that the brewery also offers limited-edition beers.
The brewery describes itself as a place where visitors can drink, eat, and stay. Its official site says the beers are brewed with deep seawater pumped in Iwanai and a focus on hop character. It also highlights Iwanai as the place where wild hops were first discovered in Japan, which gives the brewery a strong sense of place.
The brewery's shop page also lists prior Japan Great Beer Awards honors for its core beers:
- Kropon: Gold
- Hop Masshimas: Silver
- Everyday: Bronze
The regular lineup centers on four beers: Hop Masshimas IPA, Morty pale ale, Kropon schwarz, and Everyday pilsner, with seasonal limited beers added throughout the year. Taken together, the Instagram post and the brewery background show a clear message: this is a destination where award-winning beer and local identity come together.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis one out of Iwanai is seriously exciting. Iwanai Brewery & Hotel just shared that their JGBA medals and certificates finally arrived, and it instantly feels like summer beer season.
MugiWhat! An award post is enough to make you thirsty already? That line about summer making beer disappear fast honestly got me too!
Hop BroThat is the clever part. It is not just an award update, they also tease brewery-only flavors in the same post, which is basically an invitation to show up in person.
MugiNo way, that is unfairly tempting! And they have actual winners too, right? If Kuropon won gold, I am already picturing a final-boss beer.
Hop BroYep, at JGBA 2023 Kuropon took gold, Hop Mashimashi took silver, and Everyday took bronze. The core lineup is strong too: Hop Mashimashi is an IPA, Malty is a pale ale, Kuropon is a schwarz, and Everyday is a pilsner.
MugiHold on, what even is schwarz? A beer style or a spell you cast before opening the can?
Hop BroIt is German for black, so think of it as a dark beer that stays easy-drinking. You get roasty malt character, but it does not go heavy on you.
MugiOhhh, so dark but still crushable! And then I saw they use deep ocean water from Iwanai, which suddenly makes the whole thing feel epic.
Hop BroExactly, and that local story matters. They brew with deep ocean water from Iwanai, focus on hop aroma and bitterness, and the area is even known as the place wild hops were first found in Japan.
MugiAwards, local history, and limited pours at the brewery? That is too much power for one article. I officially want a glass from Iwanai right now, and maybe a room for the night too!
