Nagahama Roman Beer Receives JGBA 2026 Silver Award Certificate; Ibuki Weizen Takes the Honor
Nagahama Roman Beer Brewery reported on Instagram that the certificate for “Ibuki Weizen,” which won at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026, has arrived. In the official winners list, the label took silver in the keg division’s South German-style Hefeweizen category.
Hop BroNagahama Roman Beer Brewery has received the JGBA 2026 Silver Award certificate.
MugiWhoa! Just the certificate arriving is enough to make me want a beer!
Hop BroThe winning beer was Ibuki Weizen. It was recognized in the keg division’s South German-style Hefeweizen category.
MugiWhat? Hefeweizen sounds like a name that could tie your tongue in knots!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a whitish beer made with wheat, and it’s a style you enjoy for its yeast-derived aroma.
MugiOhh! A whitish beer already sounds gentle just from the look of it.
Hop BroThis type can have banana-like or clove-like aromas, so the aroma takes center stage.
MugiWait, a beer with a banana-like aroma is kind of hilarious!
Hop BroNagahama Roman Beer was founded in 1996, and it even has a restaurant renovated from an Edo-period rice storehouse.
MugiBeer made in such a historic place winning an award really makes you feel Nagahama’s accumulated history.
Hop BroAlong with staples like Nagahama Ale and Aumi Pilsner, Ibuki Weizen is definitely a flagship too. This makes me want to toast with draft beer.
MugiYeah, today I’m in the mood to toast with Ibuki Weizen!
Nagahama Roman Beer Brewery in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, announced on Instagram that the certificate for “Ibuki Weizen,” which it won at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026, has arrived. In the winners list published by the Japan Craft Beer Association, “Ibuki Weizen” from Nagahama Roman Beer Co., Ltd. was selected for silver in the keg division’s “64. South German-style Hefeweizen” category.
Nagahama Roman Beer was founded in 1996. According to its official website, it operates a restaurant renovated from an Edo-period rice storehouse and serves freshly poured draft beer along with dishes made with local ingredients. The brewery has centered its lineup on the standard Nagahama Ale, Aumi Pilsner, and Ibuki Weizen, while also offering seasonal releases and collaboration beers.
This award shows that the brewery’s long-valued wheat beer was also recognized by the judges for its quality. The sequence from the award announcement to the certificate’s arrival was brief, but for the brewery it became a tangible confirmation of the brewers’ sense of accomplishment. It can be seen as another reminder of the presence that Nagahama’s staple beers have built up over time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNagahama Roman Beer Brewery has received the JGBA 2026 Silver Award certificate.
MugiWhoa! Just the certificate arriving is enough to make me want a beer!
Hop BroThe winning beer was Ibuki Weizen. It was recognized in the keg division’s South German-style Hefeweizen category.
MugiWhat? Hefeweizen sounds like a name that could tie your tongue in knots!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a whitish beer made with wheat, and it’s a style you enjoy for its yeast-derived aroma.
MugiOhh! A whitish beer already sounds gentle just from the look of it.
Hop BroThis type can have banana-like or clove-like aromas, so the aroma takes center stage.
MugiWait, a beer with a banana-like aroma is kind of hilarious!
Hop BroNagahama Roman Beer was founded in 1996, and it even has a restaurant renovated from an Edo-period rice storehouse.
MugiBeer made in such a historic place winning an award really makes you feel Nagahama’s accumulated history.
Hop BroAlong with staples like Nagahama Ale and Aumi Pilsner, Ibuki Weizen is definitely a flagship too. This makes me want to toast with draft beer.
MugiYeah, today I’m in the mood to toast with Ibuki Weizen!
