Toyful Brewery wins two bronze medals at IBC 2025, taking honors in keg and bottle divisions
Toyful Brewery of Kurume, Fukuoka, announced that two of its beers won bronze medals at the International Beer Cup 2025, held from November 15 to 17, 2025. In an Instagram post at 19:58 on November 27, it reported the awards in the keg and bottle divisions.
Hop BroBreaking news: Toyful Brewery in Kurume, Fukuoka, won bronze medals for two beers at the International Beer Cup 2025!
MugiWhat! Two at once? Which beers are they?
Hop BroThe first is "KURUME GINJO ALE ~SAKE YEAST BEER~," which won bronze in the keg division, and the second is "HELLO ~PALE ALE~," which won bronze in the bottle division. Winning across divisions is impressive.
MugiWhat does that mean? Do the keg and bottle divisions separate them by packaging rather than taste?
Hop BroThe big thing is that it looks at the quality of each serving format. Keg entries are judged on tap-service condition, and bottles are often evaluated on stability after takeaway.
MugiWow, the same beer competes differently depending on how it's served! So what is this "SAKE YEAST" in "GINJO ALE" anyway? A ninja?
Hop BroIt does have a bit of yeast-ninja energy. Using sake-derived yeast tends to create a ginjo-like floral aroma. In other words, it's like an ale with a light, elegant fragrance.
MugiOhhh, now I want to drink it! And "HELLO ~PALE ALE~" sounds friendly for craft beer beginners just from the name!
Hop BroNice read. The post also said the two award-winning beers are available for takeout at the store, so there's a strong path from the news to drinking them at home or giving them as gifts.
MugiThen it's settled! Let's toast tonight with Toyful Brewery's award set. I'll handle the bottles, and you handle the keg talk, Hop bro!
Two awards at IBC 2025
In an Instagram post on November 27, 2025, Toyful Brewery announced that it had won bronze medals in two categories at the international beer competition "International Beer Cup 2025." According to the post, the awards were as follows.
- KURUME GINJO ALE ~SAKE YEAST BEER~: Bronze medal in the keg division
- HELLO ~PALE ALE~: Bronze medal in the bottle division
Along with expressing gratitude for the ongoing support, the brewery said it will continue working to improve quality.
Award-winning beers available for takeout at the store
The post also announced that the two award-winning beers are available for takeout at the store. This makes them suitable not only for home use, but also as gifts. Beyond the buzz of the award itself, the fact that customers can actually drink and confirm the beers for themselves is a welcome point for craft beer fans.
A brewery rooted in Kurume, Fukuoka
Toyful Brewery is based in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Its attached restaurant is equipped with multiple draft towers and has also focused on pairing suggestions with food. For a company that has honed distinctive beers while connecting with the local dining scene, this multiple award result at an international competition seems to reflect the external recognition of its daily brewing efforts.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Toyful Brewery in Kurume, Fukuoka, won bronze medals for two beers at the International Beer Cup 2025!
MugiWhat! Two at once? Which beers are they?
Hop BroThe first is "KURUME GINJO ALE ~SAKE YEAST BEER~," which won bronze in the keg division, and the second is "HELLO ~PALE ALE~," which won bronze in the bottle division. Winning across divisions is impressive.
MugiWhat does that mean? Do the keg and bottle divisions separate them by packaging rather than taste?
Hop BroThe big thing is that it looks at the quality of each serving format. Keg entries are judged on tap-service condition, and bottles are often evaluated on stability after takeaway.
MugiWow, the same beer competes differently depending on how it's served! So what is this "SAKE YEAST" in "GINJO ALE" anyway? A ninja?
Hop BroIt does have a bit of yeast-ninja energy. Using sake-derived yeast tends to create a ginjo-like floral aroma. In other words, it's like an ale with a light, elegant fragrance.
MugiOhhh, now I want to drink it! And "HELLO ~PALE ALE~" sounds friendly for craft beer beginners just from the name!
Hop BroNice read. The post also said the two award-winning beers are available for takeout at the store, so there's a strong path from the news to drinking them at home or giving them as gifts.
MugiThen it's settled! Let's toast tonight with Toyful Brewery's award set. I'll handle the bottles, and you handle the keg talk, Hop bro!
