Minoh Brewery, based in Minoh, Osaka, has received the award shield for its stout, which won a silver medal at the World Beer Cup 2026. In an official Instagram post, the brewery shared a commemorative photo of its brewing team gathered around the shield and expressed its appreciation for the recognition.

The stout’s result marks its second consecutive year receiving an award at the competition. Combined with pilsner awards from the previous two years, the achievement represents three consecutive years of World Beer Cup recognition for Minoh Beer. The record is notable because it spans different beer styles rather than relying on a single category.

The World Beer Cup is an international beer competition in which beers from around the world are judged by category. Recognition for both a dark, roast-forward style such as stout and a more delicate style such as pilsner highlights the range of Minoh Brewery’s brewing work.

Minoh Brewery has been brewing in Minoh, Osaka, since 1997. Its official philosophy centers on “brewing beer and brewing people,” while its beers are designed not only for special occasions but also for everyday meals. The brewery builds on classic beer styles and has also developed seasonal beers featuring ingredients such as yuzu and local fruit.

The award-winning stout can therefore be viewed as the result of that consistent, everyday approach to brewing. The Instagram post also conveys a sense of shared achievement, with the brewery celebrating the shield together with its team and supporters. For beer drinkers exploring Minoh’s core and seasonal releases, the brewery’s three-year World Beer Cup record offers another reason to pay attention to the care behind each pour.