Nori’s Beer Wins Three Awards at the JGBA; Anniversary Event Starts March 6
Yamanashi craft brewery Nori’s Beer announced that three of its beers won awards at the Japan Great Beer Awards (JGBA). In an Instagram post at 11:41 a.m. on March 3, 2026, the brewery also announced a limited event at its Tap Room starting March 6 and running for three days to celebrate the wins.
Hop BroBreaking news: Yamanashi’s Nori’s Beer just won three awards at the JGBA! And they’re even holding a celebration event starting March 6.
MugiWait, three beers? That’s amazing! Which ones won?
Hop BroGold went to American Pale Ale and Hazy YUZU IPA, and bronze went to Nanbu CHA Ale. Getting results across different styles is seriously strong.
MugiWhat? It says “Hazy,” but isn’t cloudiness an error!?
Hop BroThat’s the point. Hazy is an IPA that’s intentionally cloudy. It’s designed to bring out juicy, fruit-like character and aroma, and the yuzu citrus combines with the hop aroma to make it really bright and lively.
MugiOhh! So can you taste them side by side at the event?
Hop BroYou can! For three days, March 6, 7, and 8, the Tap Room will serve the three award-winning beers for 500 yen each. It’s a one-coin festival, with one glass of each type per person, and it ends when supplies run out.
MugiAward-winning beer for 500 yen!? If you don’t go early, it’ll probably disappear in no time...
Hop BroNori’s Beer is all about making the most of local ingredients. The brewhouse in Ichikawamisato Town and the Tap Room in Showa Town, their two bases, are a great way to stay connected to the local community.
MugiThe best part is that it doesn’t stop at the awards news - you can actually experience it on site! I’m definitely starting with the American Pale Ale!
Hop BroNice, I can’t skip the Hazy YUZU IPA or the Nanbu CHA Ale either. All right, let’s get our throats ready and head straight into the one-coin festival!
Nori’s Beer (Norizu Beer) in Yamanashi Prefecture reported its JGBA wins in an Instagram post. According to the post, the award-winning beers are the following three:
- Gold: American Pale Ale
- Gold: Hazy YUZU IPA
- Bronze: Nanbu CHA Ale
In addition, a “small celebration event” will be held for three days on March 6, 7, and 8. The three award-winning beers will be served for 500 yen per glass, in a “one-coin festival” format with a limit of one glass of each type per person. The brewery also noted that the event will end once supplies run out, making the early visit reminder a practical one.
This round of awards also aligns with Nori’s Beer’s stated focus on brewing with local ingredients. On its official website, the brewery presents itself as a craft beer specialist in the Kyunan region of Yamanashi Prefecture, highlighting a diverse lineup brewed with local ingredients; in fact, some of the award-winning beers also use ingredients sourced from Yamanashi.
The brewery operates from two bases: its brewhouse in Ichikawamisato Town and its Tap Room in Showa Town. In this post, along with March business hours, it also announced upcoming event appearances and in-store viewing plans, showing an operation that goes beyond a one-off awards announcement and instead creates opportunities for local drinkers to connect. These three days of tasting the award-winning beers on site should be a chance to experience the brewery’s current standing in the most direct way possible.
Sources
- Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVZ85HVD9Np/
- Nori’s Beer official website: https://norisbeer.com/
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Yamanashi’s Nori’s Beer just won three awards at the JGBA! And they’re even holding a celebration event starting March 6.
MugiWait, three beers? That’s amazing! Which ones won?
Hop BroGold went to American Pale Ale and Hazy YUZU IPA, and bronze went to Nanbu CHA Ale. Getting results across different styles is seriously strong.
MugiWhat? It says “Hazy,” but isn’t cloudiness an error!?
Hop BroThat’s the point. Hazy is an IPA that’s intentionally cloudy. It’s designed to bring out juicy, fruit-like character and aroma, and the yuzu citrus combines with the hop aroma to make it really bright and lively.
MugiOhh! So can you taste them side by side at the event?
Hop BroYou can! For three days, March 6, 7, and 8, the Tap Room will serve the three award-winning beers for 500 yen each. It’s a one-coin festival, with one glass of each type per person, and it ends when supplies run out.
MugiAward-winning beer for 500 yen!? If you don’t go early, it’ll probably disappear in no time...
Hop BroNori’s Beer is all about making the most of local ingredients. The brewhouse in Ichikawamisato Town and the Tap Room in Showa Town, their two bases, are a great way to stay connected to the local community.
MugiThe best part is that it doesn’t stop at the awards news - you can actually experience it on site! I’m definitely starting with the American Pale Ale!
Hop BroNice, I can’t skip the Hazy YUZU IPA or the Nanbu CHA Ale either. All right, let’s get our throats ready and head straight into the one-coin festival!
