Mojiko Beer’s Weizen wins Country Winner at World Beer Awards 2026
Mojiko Beer House in Kitakyushu has won a Country Winner title at the World Beer Awards 2026 with its flagship Weizen. In an Instagram post, the brewery shared its excitement and said it will keep aiming higher.
Hop BroListen to this: Mojiko Beer's big win. Mojiko Beer Brewery in Kitakyushu took Japan's Country Winner in the Weizen category at World Beer Awards 2026.
MugiWhat! An award on the world stage? That's like wandering around Mojiko Retro and discovering the local favorite is secretly a global star!
Hop BroAnd this Weizen is their number-one flagship beer, a signature pour brewed in a southern German Hefeweizen style.
MugiWait, Hefeweizen style? That sounds less like a beer and more like a spell from wizard school!
Hop BroSimple version: it's a wheat beer with yeast left in it. With 60% wheat malt, it gets a soft mouthfeel and a fruity aroma.
MugiNo way, that fruity aroma sounds dangerous. I'd probably sniff it once and start treating my pint like dessert!
Hop BroIt still drinks easy, though. At about 5.5% ABV, and with no pasteurization or filtration, it keeps that small-batch freshness right up front.
MugiHold on, no pasteurizing or filtering? So this beer just shows up bare-faced and still wins awards?
Hop BroExactly. They've refined it alongside food at their brewery restaurant for years, so this feels like a hometown classic reaching the global stage. Now they want World's Best, and honestly, I want a glass already.
MugiSame here, I want a glass now. A Weizen in Mojiko with a victory toast sounds way too good to pass up!
Mojiko Beer House (Mojiko Beer) in Kitakyushu has won a Country Winner title in the Japan Weizen category at the World Beer Awards 2026 with its flagship Weizen. In its Instagram post, the brewery said it was honored to be recognized on a global stage and shared its determination to keep working toward World’s Best.
According to the brewery’s official site, Weizen is its best-known beer and a longtime customer favorite. It uses 60% wheat malt and is brewed in a Southern German Hefeweizen style, with fruity aromas, a soft mouthfeel, and an alcohol content of about 5.5%. The beer has also earned domestic awards over the years.
Mojiko Beer House is based in the Mojiko area of Kitakyushu, a district known for its retro harbor atmosphere. As a brewery restaurant, it has focused on pairing fresh beer with food. The company also says it keeps production small-batch and avoids pasteurization and filtration to preserve freshness. This latest award is a clear sign that a locally honed house beer is being recognized internationally as well.
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Hop BroListen to this: Mojiko Beer's big win. Mojiko Beer Brewery in Kitakyushu took Japan's Country Winner in the Weizen category at World Beer Awards 2026.
MugiWhat! An award on the world stage? That's like wandering around Mojiko Retro and discovering the local favorite is secretly a global star!
Hop BroAnd this Weizen is their number-one flagship beer, a signature pour brewed in a southern German Hefeweizen style.
MugiWait, Hefeweizen style? That sounds less like a beer and more like a spell from wizard school!
Hop BroSimple version: it's a wheat beer with yeast left in it. With 60% wheat malt, it gets a soft mouthfeel and a fruity aroma.
MugiNo way, that fruity aroma sounds dangerous. I'd probably sniff it once and start treating my pint like dessert!
Hop BroIt still drinks easy, though. At about 5.5% ABV, and with no pasteurization or filtration, it keeps that small-batch freshness right up front.
MugiHold on, no pasteurizing or filtering? So this beer just shows up bare-faced and still wins awards?
Hop BroExactly. They've refined it alongside food at their brewery restaurant for years, so this feels like a hometown classic reaching the global stage. Now they want World's Best, and honestly, I want a glass already.
MugiSame here, I want a glass now. A Weizen in Mojiko with a victory toast sounds way too good to pass up!
