Toyfull Brewery's ROSEMARY IPA Wins Gold at JGBA2026
Toyfull Brewery in Kurume, Fukuoka, announced that its "ROSEMARY IPA (keg)" won Gold at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026. In a post made at 20:02 on February 28, it also reported that this marks a second consecutive year of Gold awards, following last year's ANARCHY SAISON. The brewery also said that both Gold-winning beers are available on tap at the shop.
Hop BroBreaking news: Toyfull Brewery in Kurume, Fukuoka won Gold for ROSEMARY IPA at JGBA2026! And it took Gold in the Herb and Spice Beer category in keg form.
MugiWait, rosemary, like the leaves people put on food!? That becomes an IPA!?
Hop BroExactly. It's an IPA brewed with rosemary steeped in during the process. At 6.5% ABV, it's well designed to layer herbal freshness on top of hop aroma.
MugiHold on, what do you mean by "design"? Beer is something you drink, not something you build!
Hop BroHa, I mean recipe design. It's about building the balance of aromas by planning how the malt, hops, and yeast work together, and when the rosemary gets added!
MugiOhhh! So this isn't just a one-off thing, but more like a brewery that's been strong for a while?
Hop BroThat's the exciting part. This is a second straight Gold, following last year's ANARCHY SAISON. And they're serving both Gold winners, ROSEMARY IPA and ANARCHY SAISON, on tap at the shop.
MugiSeriously? That's amazing! Being able to drink Gold-winning beer as fresh draft is basically event-level!
Hop BroOn top of that, MATCHA LATTE ALE and STRAWBERRY VANILLA SHAKE IPA also won Silver, so their range covers herbs, tea, and fruit. They opened in 2022 and run seven draft towers, which is incredible for a brewery that grew out of the local community.
MugiIt's decided! Let's toast with ROSEMARY IPA, then move on to ANARCHY SAISON next! Hop, I want to go to Kurume right now!
Toyfull Brewery in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, announced on Instagram on February 28, 2026 that it had won Gold at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026 (JGBA2026). According to the post, the award went to ROSEMARY IPA, which received Gold in the Herb and Spice Beer category (keg). With an ABV of 6.5%, it is introduced as an IPA steeped with rosemary during brewing.
The post also emphasized that the JGBA Gold follows last year's ANARCHY SAISON, making it a "second consecutive year" of Gold awards. It further noted that both Gold-winning beers, ROSEMARY IPA and ANARCHY SAISON, are being served on tap at the brewery's shop, giving drinkers a chance to experience the award-winning beers fresh.
The official award results list, organized by location and exhibitor, also confirms TOYFULL BREWERY's ROSEMARY IPA (keg) Gold. In addition, the brewery placed in multiple categories with beers such as MATCHA LATTE ALE (keg) Silver and STRAWBERRY VANILLA SHAKE IPA (bottle/can) Silver, demonstrating a broad range of brewing skill spanning herbs, tea, and fruit.
Toyfull Brewery is a craft brewery in Hoteigawa-cho, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Its official website states that it opened on September 10, 2022 and that its attached beer restaurant is equipped with seven draft towers. From this community-rooted base, the brewery has continued to rack up results at national judging competitions with highly original recipes, and that is what stands out about the brewery now.
Reference Information
- Instagram post (February 28, 2026)
- JGBA2026 award results (by location and exhibitor)
- Toyfull Brewery official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Toyfull Brewery in Kurume, Fukuoka won Gold for ROSEMARY IPA at JGBA2026! And it took Gold in the Herb and Spice Beer category in keg form.
MugiWait, rosemary, like the leaves people put on food!? That becomes an IPA!?
Hop BroExactly. It's an IPA brewed with rosemary steeped in during the process. At 6.5% ABV, it's well designed to layer herbal freshness on top of hop aroma.
MugiHold on, what do you mean by "design"? Beer is something you drink, not something you build!
Hop BroHa, I mean recipe design. It's about building the balance of aromas by planning how the malt, hops, and yeast work together, and when the rosemary gets added!
MugiOhhh! So this isn't just a one-off thing, but more like a brewery that's been strong for a while?
Hop BroThat's the exciting part. This is a second straight Gold, following last year's ANARCHY SAISON. And they're serving both Gold winners, ROSEMARY IPA and ANARCHY SAISON, on tap at the shop.
MugiSeriously? That's amazing! Being able to drink Gold-winning beer as fresh draft is basically event-level!
Hop BroOn top of that, MATCHA LATTE ALE and STRAWBERRY VANILLA SHAKE IPA also won Silver, so their range covers herbs, tea, and fruit. They opened in 2022 and run seven draft towers, which is incredible for a brewery that grew out of the local community.
MugiIt's decided! Let's toast with ROSEMARY IPA, then move on to ANARCHY SAISON next! Hop, I want to go to Kurume right now!
