On March 9, 2026, Minoh Brewery announced in an official news release that its "Stout" had won a Silver Medal at the International Brewing Awards (IBA) 2026. The announcement described the competition as a long-running international contest dating back to 1886, and reported the award as breaking news among leading beers from around the world.

The "Stout" recognized this time is one of the company's core beers and is positioned as its "flagship." For Minoh Beer, which champions local beer that can be enjoyed every day, it is highly significant that one of its standard lineup beers achieved results on the international stage. The official comment also repeatedly expressed gratitude to the fans and staff who support it day to day, and its attitude of sharing the joy of the award with the community was especially striking.

Minoh Brewery is based in Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture. On its official website, it states that it continues to brew beer using carefully selected malt and hops, without heat treatment or filtration so that the yeast remains alive, and that it values "local beer" rooted in the community. With a lineup ranging from core beers to seasonal releases, the brewery has built a reputation for careful brewing that emphasizes the brewer's sensibility, and that background can be said to have contributed to this award as well.

As the presence of domestic craft beer grows in the global market, the silver award earned by Minoh's stout is also news that demonstrates the quality of Japanese dark beer. In the next update, it will be worth looking at more detailed information such as the judging category and the tasting context.