Ise Kadoya Beer Wins Silver for "Pale Ale" and "Neko Nihiki" at IBA 2026
Ise Kadoya Beer (Jingu Factory) announced the results of the International Brewing Awards 2026 on Instagram at 8:00 p.m. on March 12, 2026. Its core beers "Pale Ale" and "Neko Nihiki" each won silver, marking the company’s fifth consecutive competition with a medal.
Hop BroBreaking news: Ise Kadoya Beer Jingu Factory just won two silver medals at the International Brewing Awards 2026! They announced it on Instagram at 8:00 p.m. on March 12.
MugiWhat! Two at once!? Which beers won?
Hop BroThe core beers "Pale Ale" and "Neko Nihiki." And with this, it’s five straight competitions with medals. Their underlying strength is just too good.
MugiWhoa, that name gap is wild! It feels like a very classic beer and one that’s definitely got a bold personality right next to each other!
Hop BroExactly. Pale Ale entered Smallpack Ale - Class 3 at ABV 5.0 to 5.4%, while Neko Nihiki entered Strong Beer - Class 4 - Speciality at ABV 7.0 to 9.9%.
MugiWhat is that! Classes and ABV suddenly sound like exam material!
Hop BroABV means alcohol by volume. The class is just the judging category. So the point is that both "a beer you can enjoy for its lively hop character" and "a high-ABV beer that shows off its individuality with more depth" were recognized on the world stage.
MugiI see! But in craft beer, where trends move so fast, isn’t it impressive when the standards keep winning?
Hop BroThat’s the key. It means the brewery’s quality design and brewing reproducibility are very strong. They can consistently deliver the same great taste, so they’re competitive on the world stage even coming from Mie.
MugiI’ve decided! Let’s compare Pale Ale for the hop character and Neko Nihiki for the punch. I want to drink them right now!
Ise Kadoya Beer Jingu Factory, based in Mie, has once again made its presence felt at a world-class judging competition. According to the official Instagram post "", two beers won silver at THE INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS 2026, held in March 2026.
The award results were as follows.
- Smallpack Ale - Class 3 (ABV 5.0-5.4%): Pale Ale
- Strong Beer - Class 4 - Speciality (ABV 7.0-9.9%): Neko Nihiki
The post also reported that, with these results, ISEKADO has now won medals at five consecutive competitions. In the craft beer category, where styles trend quickly and market conditions change fast, the continued recognition of core brands carries major significance for the brewery.
Ise Kadoya Beer is also known on its official website as a brewery that aims to make "the world’s best beer." As it continues to share its beers from Mie with drinkers in Japan and abroad, this latest award reinforces the quality design and brewing consistency behind the brand. In particular, the fact that a flagship beer like "Pale Ale" was recognized in an international judging is a strong signal for drinkers considering trying the brewery for the first time.
If you want to compare the award-winning beers side by side, it would be interesting to line up the classic hop character of Pale Ale with "Neko Nihiki," which stands out through a fuller alcohol range and a more distinctive profile. It should let you experience where Ise Kadoya Beer stands today, right in the glass.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Ise Kadoya Beer Jingu Factory just won two silver medals at the International Brewing Awards 2026! They announced it on Instagram at 8:00 p.m. on March 12.
MugiWhat! Two at once!? Which beers won?
Hop BroThe core beers "Pale Ale" and "Neko Nihiki." And with this, it’s five straight competitions with medals. Their underlying strength is just too good.
MugiWhoa, that name gap is wild! It feels like a very classic beer and one that’s definitely got a bold personality right next to each other!
Hop BroExactly. Pale Ale entered Smallpack Ale - Class 3 at ABV 5.0 to 5.4%, while Neko Nihiki entered Strong Beer - Class 4 - Speciality at ABV 7.0 to 9.9%.
MugiWhat is that! Classes and ABV suddenly sound like exam material!
Hop BroABV means alcohol by volume. The class is just the judging category. So the point is that both "a beer you can enjoy for its lively hop character" and "a high-ABV beer that shows off its individuality with more depth" were recognized on the world stage.
MugiI see! But in craft beer, where trends move so fast, isn’t it impressive when the standards keep winning?
Hop BroThat’s the key. It means the brewery’s quality design and brewing reproducibility are very strong. They can consistently deliver the same great taste, so they’re competitive on the world stage even coming from Mie.
MugiI’ve decided! Let’s compare Pale Ale for the hop character and Neko Nihiki for the punch. I want to drink them right now!
