Kanazawa’s BREW CLASSIC wins two medals at World Beer Awards 2026
Kanazawa brewery BREW CLASSIC reported two wins at World Beer Awards 2026 in the UK. Its flagship Dris no Jaguar won Gold-Country Winner in Hoppy Wheat, while Tuatara took Silver in Milkshake IPA/New England IPA.
Hop BroBig news out of Kanazawa: BREW CLASSIC had two beers awarded at the World Beer Awards 2026.
MugiWhat! Both of them? Two winners at once is the kind of news that makes me clap with one hand and reach for a pint with the other!
Hop BroFirst up, Dorisnojagawo took Gold-Country Winner in the Hoppy Wheat category. It is also BREW CLASSIC's only year-round core beer.
MugiThat name sounds like a finishing move! But wait, Hoppy Wheat category means what exactly? Is it hop-forward, wheat-forward, or showing off both?
Hop BroShowing off both, basically. You get the soft feel of wheat, layered hop aroma, and Belgian yeast fruitiness on top. It is even available on draft all the time in their taproom.
MugiOkay, I am listening. Then what about Tuatara? Milkshake IPA/NEIPA sounds like a brewery and a dessert shop started sharing notes.
Hop BroThat one won Silver, and the whole point is juicy NZ hops. They are chasing sweet, lush flavors like snack pineapple and stone fruit.
MugiThat sounds incredible! And now you are going to tell me it is sold out, right? Please say the cans are hiding somewhere dramatic.
Hop BroAt the moment, yes, but they want to refine it and release it again. Meanwhile, they have a taproom by Kanazawa Port in Katamachi, open 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday, and you can order just one glass or one can.
MugiThat is dangerously convenient. If one glass or one can is enough to start, I can drink Dorisnojagawo now and wait for Tuatara's comeback like it is a season finale.
Hop BroExactly. Drink the award-winning core beer now, then come back for the refreshed release later. This is the kind of story that makes me want a toast in Kanazawa immediately.
Kanazawa-based brewery BREW CLASSIC announced that two beers entered into the World Beer Awards 2026, an international competition held in the UK, both earned honors.
The brewery’s regular beer, Dris no Jaguar, was named Gold-Country Winner in the Hoppy Wheat category. BREW CLASSIC describes it as its only core beer, served on draft year-round at the taproom. The beer is said to showcase layered fruitiness from Belgian yeast and hops.
Tuatara received Silver in the Milkshake IPA/New England IPA category. Brewed with plenty of New Zealand hops, it aims for a soft, juicy profile reminiscent of snack pineapple and stone fruit. BREW CLASSIC says it is currently out of stock at the brewery, but the team hopes to refine and release it again in the future.
BREW CLASSIC is a craft brewery near Kanazawa Port. Its direct taproom, Taproom BREW CLASSIC, is located in Katamachi, Kanazawa, and is open from 13:00 to 21:00, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The taproom offers draft beer and cans to go, with pours and cans available from a single glass or one can, making it an easy stop for beer fans visiting the city.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news out of Kanazawa: BREW CLASSIC had two beers awarded at the World Beer Awards 2026.
MugiWhat! Both of them? Two winners at once is the kind of news that makes me clap with one hand and reach for a pint with the other!
Hop BroFirst up, Dorisnojagawo took Gold-Country Winner in the Hoppy Wheat category. It is also BREW CLASSIC's only year-round core beer.
MugiThat name sounds like a finishing move! But wait, Hoppy Wheat category means what exactly? Is it hop-forward, wheat-forward, or showing off both?
Hop BroShowing off both, basically. You get the soft feel of wheat, layered hop aroma, and Belgian yeast fruitiness on top. It is even available on draft all the time in their taproom.
MugiOkay, I am listening. Then what about Tuatara? Milkshake IPA/NEIPA sounds like a brewery and a dessert shop started sharing notes.
Hop BroThat one won Silver, and the whole point is juicy NZ hops. They are chasing sweet, lush flavors like snack pineapple and stone fruit.
MugiThat sounds incredible! And now you are going to tell me it is sold out, right? Please say the cans are hiding somewhere dramatic.
Hop BroAt the moment, yes, but they want to refine it and release it again. Meanwhile, they have a taproom by Kanazawa Port in Katamachi, open 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday, and you can order just one glass or one can.
MugiThat is dangerously convenient. If one glass or one can is enough to start, I can drink Dorisnojagawo now and wait for Tuatara's comeback like it is a season finale.
Hop BroExactly. Drink the award-winning core beer now, then come back for the refreshed release later. This is the kind of story that makes me want a toast in Kanazawa immediately.
