Yokohama Bay Brewing Kannai Main Branch to Host World Beer Cup 2026 Awards Ceremony Live Screening and 14-Tap Lineup on April 23
On April 23, Yokohama Bay Brewing Kannai Main Branch will host a live screening of the WORLD BEER CUP 2026 awards ceremony. Bay Pilsner, Yuzu Weiss, Apple Weiss, and 11 other beers will be on tap, and Apple Weiss has made a limited comeback.
Hop BroToday we're talking about Yokohama Bay Brewing Kannai Main Branch. A live screening of the WORLD BEER CUP 2026 awards ceremony on April 23 sounds like it's going to be a pretty exciting night.
MugiWhat! You can drink while watching the awards ceremony!? And with 14 taps on overload, that's way too much information!
Hop BroAnd it's only a 4-minute walk from JR Kannai Station, or 2 minutes from the subway, since it's their directly operated beer pub. The big draw is that they can serve beer that's fresh from the tank.
MugiFresh from the tank sounds amazing, but... does that just mean super fresh, straight from the source?
Hop BroExactly. Freshness is everything. Their flagship Bay Pilsner won gold at the WORLD BEER CUP 2025, and it really shows that clean, crisp hop character.
MugiA gold medal would already make me want one, and they even have Yuzu Weiss!? Wait, Weiss means wheat beer, right?
Hop BroGood question. Weiss is a wheat beer, so it tends to have a soft mouthfeel. Add yuzu aroma, and it becomes wonderfully refreshing.
MugiI see! Then the limited comeback of Apple Weiss is a big deal for fruit beer fans!
Hop BroExactly, and the lineup even includes pilsner, amber, and dark. They also mix in some labels with really distinctive names, so it's the kind of set that makes tasting comparisons irresistible.
MugiI can't choose! I want to start with the limited comeback beer, and you're going after the award winners, right?
Hop BroThat's right. Watching the awards ceremony while drinking the award-winning beers alongside the limited beer is basically ideal. Tonight makes me want to raise a glass in Kannai.
MugiI'm already fully in the mood to drink! Awards ceremony times 14 taps is way too much of a feast for beer lovers!
On April 23, Yokohama Bay Brewing Kannai Main Branch announced a live screening of the WORLD BEER CUP 2026 awards ceremony. The venue is the brewery's own beer pub, a 4-minute walk from JR Kannai Station and a 2-minute walk from Kannai Station on the subway, where guests can enjoy beer brewed at the brewery itself, served freshly on draft.
That day's post also revealed the beer menu to go with the live screening. The flagship Bay Pilsner won gold at the WORLD BEER CUP 2025, and Yuzu Weiss won gold at the WORLD BEER CUP 2024 and silver in 2025, so the lineup includes several award-winning labels. It was also announced that Apple Weiss had returned in limited quantities, drawing attention as the beer to watch for that day.
The menu has 14 taps in all, and the lineup is as follows.
- Bay Pilsner
- Beer Terrace
- Bay Amber
- Bay Dark
- Bay Weiss
- Yuzu Weiss
- Apple Weiss
- Weekend Journey
- Travelers
- Freedom
- With Friends
- Uncle Rinne
- Goooooaaaaal!!!!!
- Flatland
From classic pilsner styles to weiss, amber, and dark, plus even uniquely named labels, the lineup reflects the wide range that Yokohama Bay Brewing is known for. In Kannai, it is a setup that lets you take in award-winning beers and the limited-return release all at once.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we're talking about Yokohama Bay Brewing Kannai Main Branch. A live screening of the WORLD BEER CUP 2026 awards ceremony on April 23 sounds like it's going to be a pretty exciting night.
MugiWhat! You can drink while watching the awards ceremony!? And with 14 taps on overload, that's way too much information!
Hop BroAnd it's only a 4-minute walk from JR Kannai Station, or 2 minutes from the subway, since it's their directly operated beer pub. The big draw is that they can serve beer that's fresh from the tank.
MugiFresh from the tank sounds amazing, but... does that just mean super fresh, straight from the source?
Hop BroExactly. Freshness is everything. Their flagship Bay Pilsner won gold at the WORLD BEER CUP 2025, and it really shows that clean, crisp hop character.
MugiA gold medal would already make me want one, and they even have Yuzu Weiss!? Wait, Weiss means wheat beer, right?
Hop BroGood question. Weiss is a wheat beer, so it tends to have a soft mouthfeel. Add yuzu aroma, and it becomes wonderfully refreshing.
MugiI see! Then the limited comeback of Apple Weiss is a big deal for fruit beer fans!
Hop BroExactly, and the lineup even includes pilsner, amber, and dark. They also mix in some labels with really distinctive names, so it's the kind of set that makes tasting comparisons irresistible.
MugiI can't choose! I want to start with the limited comeback beer, and you're going after the award winners, right?
Hop BroThat's right. Watching the awards ceremony while drinking the award-winning beers alongside the limited beer is basically ideal. Tonight makes me want to raise a glass in Kannai.
MugiI'm already fully in the mood to drink! Awards ceremony times 14 taps is way too much of a feast for beer lovers!
