Fukuoka Craft Brewing wins first awards for two beers at JGBA 2026
In an Instagram post published on March 13, 2026, Fukuoka Craft Brewing announced that its beers had won at the "JAPAN GREAT BEER AWARDS 2026." The beers were the core lineup "Pale Ale" and the limited-brew "Spring Breeze," both introduced as first-time winners.
Hop BroBreaking news: Fukuoka Craft Brewing in Okagaki Town, Fukuoka, just won first awards for two beers at JGBA 2026! It was their core Pale Ale and the limited Spring Breeze!
MugiWhat! A double win is amazing! And both of them are "first-time winners" too? That's way too much momentum!
Hop BroPale Ale has been their flagship since 2018, and it's an American style. The design is all about citrus hop aroma, a pleasant bitterness, and an easy-drinking 5% ABV.
MugiABV? What's that again!? It sounds like a code and suddenly feels really science-y!
Hop BroABV means alcohol by volume. At 5%, it's not too heavy, and it's a nice balance for enjoying the aroma while still being easy to have more than one.
MugiOhhh! "Easy to drink but still packed with aroma" sounds perfect! What kind of beer is Spring Breeze?
Hop BroIt's a seasonal limited release that won its first award on its third batch. The label features the cherry blossom scenery of Okagaki Town, and the beer is designed to showcase bright, springlike fruity aromas!
MugiNo way! It feels like cherry blossom viewing has already started before you even drink it! ...But can you still buy it?
Hop BroThat's the important part. Pale Ale is continuously brewed, so it's relatively easy to buy, but Spring Breeze has sold out at the brewery and is expected to go off sale once the stock at events and retailers is gone.
MugiThen we need to hurry! It's unfair how it has the strength of a core beer, the seasonality of a limited release, and the credibility of an award all at once! Tonight Pale Ale, and this weekend I'm going hunting for Spring Breeze!
Hop BroIt's settled! Let's experience the brewery's present moment in a glass, with its motto of turning craft beer into culture from Fukuoka!
Fukuoka Craft Brewing, based in Okagaki Town, Fukuoka, reported its results in a competition.
The two beers announced as winners
According to the post, the award-winning beers were the following two labels.
- Pale Ale (available since 2018, first award)
- Spring Breeze (third batch, first award)
Pale Ale is described as an American-style beer characterized by the aroma of citrusy hops, a pleasant bitterness, and an easy-to-drink 5% ABV. Spring Breeze is a seasonal product that features a label inspired by the cherry blossom scenery of local Okagaki Town, and is designed to highlight bright, springlike fruity aromas.
Sales status
The same post said that Pale Ale is continually brewed and therefore relatively easy to buy, while Spring Breeze has sold out at the brewery and is expected to go off sale once inventory at events and retail partners runs out.
About the brewery
On its official website, the brewery says it is based in Okagaki Town, Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, and carries the message "From Fukuoka, craft beer to culture." It also features beer making influenced by American styles and hands-on local experiences such as brewery tours. This award can be seen as news that shows how the brewery has continued building quality through both its core lineup and seasonal limited releases.
Sources:
- https://www.instagram.com/p/DVzHeYIkjnB/
- https://fukuokacraft.com/
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Fukuoka Craft Brewing in Okagaki Town, Fukuoka, just won first awards for two beers at JGBA 2026! It was their core Pale Ale and the limited Spring Breeze!
MugiWhat! A double win is amazing! And both of them are "first-time winners" too? That's way too much momentum!
Hop BroPale Ale has been their flagship since 2018, and it's an American style. The design is all about citrus hop aroma, a pleasant bitterness, and an easy-drinking 5% ABV.
MugiABV? What's that again!? It sounds like a code and suddenly feels really science-y!
Hop BroABV means alcohol by volume. At 5%, it's not too heavy, and it's a nice balance for enjoying the aroma while still being easy to have more than one.
MugiOhhh! "Easy to drink but still packed with aroma" sounds perfect! What kind of beer is Spring Breeze?
Hop BroIt's a seasonal limited release that won its first award on its third batch. The label features the cherry blossom scenery of Okagaki Town, and the beer is designed to showcase bright, springlike fruity aromas!
MugiNo way! It feels like cherry blossom viewing has already started before you even drink it! ...But can you still buy it?
Hop BroThat's the important part. Pale Ale is continuously brewed, so it's relatively easy to buy, but Spring Breeze has sold out at the brewery and is expected to go off sale once the stock at events and retailers is gone.
MugiThen we need to hurry! It's unfair how it has the strength of a core beer, the seasonality of a limited release, and the credibility of an award all at once! Tonight Pale Ale, and this weekend I'm going hunting for Spring Breeze!
Hop BroIt's settled! Let's experience the brewery's present moment in a glass, with its motto of turning craft beer into culture from Fukuoka!
