Miyashita Sake Brewing, based in Okayama, has received an Excellence Award for its Doppo Beer Schwarz at the National Craft Beer Quality Judging 2026. The competition is organized by the Japan Beer Brewers Association and is designed to encourage brewing skill and quality improvement through objective expert evaluation. This year, the beer ranked in the top 10 out of 204 entries.

Schwarz is one of the dark beer styles in the Doppo lineup. The brewery describes it as a deep brown beer with moderate bitterness and a sweet, toasty malt finish. Rather than aiming for flashiness, it stands out through balance and a lingering aroma, which makes its style character easy to appreciate for fans of dark beer.

Doppo's core range includes Pilsner, Dunkel, Schwarz, and Weizen. The brand is built around clearly defined styles, giving it both everyday drinkability and the depth that makes craft beer exploration worthwhile.

Miyashita Sake Brewing is a comprehensive beverage maker in Okayama, producing sake, shochu, liqueur, whisky, and more. In craft beer, it operates the Doppo and Kurashiki Beer brands, and this award reflects the steady brewing know-how the company has developed over time.

Receiving recognition in the 10th edition of the judging event gives the Doppo brand added visibility. For dark beer fans and anyone interested in style-driven Japanese craft beer, this is a noteworthy result.

Sources: Original article / Miyashita Sake Brewing craft beer page