Kyoto's Yamorido "Chakabuki" Wins Bronze at World Beer Cup 2026
The saison "Chakabuki," brewed at the Yamorido brewpub in Kyoto's Fushimi district, won the bronze award in the Specialty Saison category at the World Beer Cup 2026. The spot is also drawing attention as a place where visitors can enjoy both Japanese tea and craft beer in a townhouse setting.
Hop BroToday I want to introduce the feat of Yamorido, the brewpub in Kyoto's Fushimi district. Its saison, "Chakabuki," won bronze at the World Beer Cup 2026.
MugiWhat! A bronze at the World Beer Cup 2026 is seriously amazing! And "Chakabuki" sounds cute, but also kind of powerful!
Hop BroThe key point is that it was recognized in the Specialty Saison category. It combines Uji-grown karigane tea and yuzu, so it really captures that Kyoto character.
MugiWait, what is a saison? How is the drinking style of a saison different from regular beer?
Hop BroSimply put, light and spicy is what makes a saison distinctive, right? It has yeast aroma and a crisp finish, and when you layer in the tea's umami and the aroma of yuzu, it becomes quite complex.
MugiWow, tea beer sounds like umami and aroma hitting at the same time. And if it has yuzu too, it already feels delicious before you even take a sip!
Hop BroWhat's more, Yamorido is a brewpub that makes use of a townhouse from the early Meiji period. Being able to enjoy Japanese tea and house-brewed beer in the same place is pretty one of a kind.
MugiSeriously, there's a place like that? A drink in a machiya sounds like the atmosphere alone would make it taste twice as good!
Hop BroAnd because it's freshly brewed using Kyoto Fushimi water, the soft water of Fushimi neatly rounds out the flavor. There are also seasonal limited beers, so you even get the fun of coming back again and again.
MugiI definitely want to go! I want to toast with Chakabuki and then hop from one limited beer to the next. Just reading about it today already made my throat go dry!
Award-Winning Beer
The Chakabuki brewed at the brewpub Yamorido in Nakayokake-cho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, won a bronze award at the World Beer Cup 2026. It was recognized in the Specialty Saison category, and the brewery is highlighting the news in its posts.
What Is Chakabuki?
Chakabuki is a saison that combines Uji-grown karigane tea with yuzu, which adds citrus-like nuances. It is known as a beer where the umami derived from tea, yeast-driven spiciness, and a light, easy-drinking finish all come together. While keeping the crispness expected of beer, its Kyoto-like tea character stands out clearly.
The Appeal of Drinking It at Yamorido
Yamorido is a brewpub that inherited a machiya townhouse dating back to the early Meiji period, and its appeal lies in being able to enjoy Japanese tea and house-brewed beer in the same place. You can taste freshly brewed beer made with Kyoto Fushimi water in the calm atmosphere of a wooden townhouse. In addition to tea-based beers like Chakabuki, you can also encounter seasonal limited releases, so there is also the pleasure of stopping by to check the classics. It is a place worth remembering when you want a drink with a meal in the Fushimi Momoyama area.
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Hop BroToday I want to introduce the feat of Yamorido, the brewpub in Kyoto's Fushimi district. Its saison, "Chakabuki," won bronze at the World Beer Cup 2026.
MugiWhat! A bronze at the World Beer Cup 2026 is seriously amazing! And "Chakabuki" sounds cute, but also kind of powerful!
Hop BroThe key point is that it was recognized in the Specialty Saison category. It combines Uji-grown karigane tea and yuzu, so it really captures that Kyoto character.
MugiWait, what is a saison? How is the drinking style of a saison different from regular beer?
Hop BroSimply put, light and spicy is what makes a saison distinctive, right? It has yeast aroma and a crisp finish, and when you layer in the tea's umami and the aroma of yuzu, it becomes quite complex.
MugiWow, tea beer sounds like umami and aroma hitting at the same time. And if it has yuzu too, it already feels delicious before you even take a sip!
Hop BroWhat's more, Yamorido is a brewpub that makes use of a townhouse from the early Meiji period. Being able to enjoy Japanese tea and house-brewed beer in the same place is pretty one of a kind.
MugiSeriously, there's a place like that? A drink in a machiya sounds like the atmosphere alone would make it taste twice as good!
Hop BroAnd because it's freshly brewed using Kyoto Fushimi water, the soft water of Fushimi neatly rounds out the flavor. There are also seasonal limited beers, so you even get the fun of coming back again and again.
MugiI definitely want to go! I want to toast with Chakabuki and then hop from one limited beer to the next. Just reading about it today already made my throat go dry!
