Okinawa's Layday Beer Announces Two Award-Winning Beers at JGBA 2026
The craft brewery "Layday Beer" in Uruma, Okinawa, reported in a post at 10:53 on March 7, 2026 that it won awards at "JAPAN GREAT BEER AWARDS 2026." Chai Ale won a gold medal, and Orange Cacao Stout won a bronze medal, bringing the brewery's total to two award-winning beers.
Hop BroBig news! Layday Beer in Uruma, Okinawa, won two awards at JAPAN GREAT BEER AWARDS 2026.
MugiWhat!? Two? And JGBA is a serious competition!
Hop BroExactly. Chai Ale won gold, and Orange Cacao Stout won bronze. It’s exciting to see bold recipes pay off.
MugiWhat is that? Chai like the spiced tea? You put that in beer!?
Hop BroYou do. They’re the kind of brewery that uses adjuncts really well and builds layers of aroma.
MugiAdju... what!? You just threw a spell at me!
Hop BroAn adjunct is a brewing ingredient other than malt. They add character with chai spices, orange, and cacao, while the stout builds its base with roasted malt.
MugiOhhh! So it’s basically a two-weapon combo: "aroma boss" and "richness boss"!
Hop BroExactly. The post also said the recognition came from everyday trial and error and new challenges, so it really feels like a result of the team’s steady effort.
MugiAnd you can drink it in a traditional house, right? About five minutes by car from Ishikawa IC, 15:00 to 21:00, closed Tuesdays... noted!
Hop BroThat’s excellent planning! It makes me want to go on-site and compare Chai Ale and Orange Cacao Stout to see Okinawa craft at its best.
MugiIt’s settled! We’re going to chase that gold and bronze and go say, "This is delicious!" too!
Layday Beer (@laydaybeer) announced in an Instagram post that two of its beers won awards at JAPAN GREAT BEER AWARDS 2026.
The awards were as follows.
- Chai Ale: Gold
- Orange Cacao Stout: Bronze
In the post, the brewery expressed joy that its daily trial and error and accumulation of new challenges were recognized. It also showed its commitment to continuing as a team to make "beers people say are delicious."
Layday Beer is a brewery based in Ishikawa, Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture. According to its information, it features a relaxed style where visitors can enjoy freshly made craft beer in a renovated traditional house space about five minutes by car from the Ishikawa Interchange on the expressway. Business hours are 15:00 to 21:00, and it is closed on Tuesdays.
This award is a noteworthy topic for Okinawa craft beer fans as news that a small, locally rooted brewery's continuous quality improvements and distinctive recipe development have led to concrete results.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news! Layday Beer in Uruma, Okinawa, won two awards at JAPAN GREAT BEER AWARDS 2026.
MugiWhat!? Two? And JGBA is a serious competition!
Hop BroExactly. Chai Ale won gold, and Orange Cacao Stout won bronze. It’s exciting to see bold recipes pay off.
MugiWhat is that? Chai like the spiced tea? You put that in beer!?
Hop BroYou do. They’re the kind of brewery that uses adjuncts really well and builds layers of aroma.
MugiAdju... what!? You just threw a spell at me!
Hop BroAn adjunct is a brewing ingredient other than malt. They add character with chai spices, orange, and cacao, while the stout builds its base with roasted malt.
MugiOhhh! So it’s basically a two-weapon combo: "aroma boss" and "richness boss"!
Hop BroExactly. The post also said the recognition came from everyday trial and error and new challenges, so it really feels like a result of the team’s steady effort.
MugiAnd you can drink it in a traditional house, right? About five minutes by car from Ishikawa IC, 15:00 to 21:00, closed Tuesdays... noted!
Hop BroThat’s excellent planning! It makes me want to go on-site and compare Chai Ale and Orange Cacao Stout to see Okinawa craft at its best.
MugiIt’s settled! We’re going to chase that gold and bronze and go say, "This is delicious!" too!
