Edajima Works receives JGBA2026 certificates and medals, with IPA gold and Weizen bronze
Edajima Works has received the certificates and medals it won at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026 held in February. Its IPA took gold and its Weizen took bronze, with the beers from the brewery in Etajima City, Hiroshima, once again earning recognition.
Hop BroEdajima Works received its certificates and medals from JGBA2026. IPA gold and Weizen bronze is a pretty satisfying combination, isn't it?
MugiWait, both beers won!? Two medals would look way too shiny on the shelf!
Hop BroAnd Edajima Works is a brewery in Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which is interesting because it was created by renovating part of a sake brewery.
MugiWhat!? Beer in a brewery? A wooden old storehouse sounds like it has history seeping out of the walls!
Hop BroExactly. They combine an old building with new equipment, so it feels like they’re brewing not just flavor, but the atmosphere of the place itself.
MugiHuh, I like that! So what kind of beer is the gold-winning IPA? Session IPA sounds both strong and light at the same time!
Hop BroGood catch. A session India pale ale is all about balancing drinkability and aroma. It has that bright hop aroma, but you can keep sipping it.
MugiSo it has strong aroma without being too heavy? Hearing hop aroma suddenly makes it sound like a grown-up business meeting!
Hop BroExactly. And the bronze-winning Weizen is a South German-style Hefeweizen, with softness from the wheat as its appeal.
MugiWow, I might love that! A gentle mouthfeel sounds like being wrapped up in something fluffy.
Hop BroWhat’s great here is that two styles with very different personalities were both recognized. Different strengths winning awards is proof of a brewery with real depth.
MugiI want to drink it while picturing Etajima’s scenery! If it’s recognized on a nationwide stage, I’m already in the mood for a beer right now!
Hop BroSame here. Start with the IPA for the aroma, then move to the Weizen to settle in. I’m in the mood for two bottles tonight.
MugiDeal! Let’s toast Edajima Works and savor the afterglow of the award together!
Edajima Works announced that the certificates and medals it won at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026, held in February, have arrived. The post showed the full set of commemorative items for the awards.
In this year’s JGBA2026, Edajima Works’ `IPA` won gold in the “Session India Pale Ale” category, while its `Weizen` won bronze in the “South German-style Hefeweizen” category. Both were recognized in the bottled-and-canned division, giving two beers in different styles a place on the medal list.
Edajima Works is a craft beer brewery located in Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is known as a facility that combines a renovated section of an old sake brewery on Etajima with new brewing equipment housed in an old wooden building. The brewery began making beer in 2022 with the goal of creating local specialty products, and has continued brewing in a way that draws on the island’s character.
This latest recognition is notable because two styles with very different personalities were both evaluated highly: an IPA with a pronounced hop aroma and a Weizen known for its soft, wheat-derived drinkability. Brewing efforts built up in Etajima have now translated into results in a nationwide judging competition.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroEdajima Works received its certificates and medals from JGBA2026. IPA gold and Weizen bronze is a pretty satisfying combination, isn't it?
MugiWait, both beers won!? Two medals would look way too shiny on the shelf!
Hop BroAnd Edajima Works is a brewery in Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which is interesting because it was created by renovating part of a sake brewery.
MugiWhat!? Beer in a brewery? A wooden old storehouse sounds like it has history seeping out of the walls!
Hop BroExactly. They combine an old building with new equipment, so it feels like they’re brewing not just flavor, but the atmosphere of the place itself.
MugiHuh, I like that! So what kind of beer is the gold-winning IPA? Session IPA sounds both strong and light at the same time!
Hop BroGood catch. A session India pale ale is all about balancing drinkability and aroma. It has that bright hop aroma, but you can keep sipping it.
MugiSo it has strong aroma without being too heavy? Hearing hop aroma suddenly makes it sound like a grown-up business meeting!
Hop BroExactly. And the bronze-winning Weizen is a South German-style Hefeweizen, with softness from the wheat as its appeal.
MugiWow, I might love that! A gentle mouthfeel sounds like being wrapped up in something fluffy.
Hop BroWhat’s great here is that two styles with very different personalities were both recognized. Different strengths winning awards is proof of a brewery with real depth.
MugiI want to drink it while picturing Etajima’s scenery! If it’s recognized on a nationwide stage, I’m already in the mood for a beer right now!
Hop BroSame here. Start with the IPA for the aroma, then move to the Weizen to settle in. I’m in the mood for two bottles tonight.
MugiDeal! Let’s toast Edajima Works and savor the afterglow of the award together!
