Baeren’s Classic and TG Pilsner Win Finest Beer Honors
Baeren Brewery in Shizukuishi, Iwate, announced that both its flagship Classic and its regular TG Pilsner won Finest Beer honors at the international Finest Beer Selection 2026. TG Pilsner received the award for the second time.
Hop BroBig news: Baeren Brewery just had both Baeren Classic and The Day TG Pilsner win Finest Beer at Finest Beer Selection 2026.
MugiWait, both beers won? That's like landing a double crit in beer form!
Hop BroYep. What makes it cooler is that it's a holistic beer award; they judge not just flavor, but the brewery's philosophy and story too.
MugiWhoa. But this thing about a Dortmund-style lager already sounds advanced and slightly intimidating!
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's a traditional German lager with firm malt character but easy drinkability. Baeren Classic leans that way, so it's malty but smooth and great with food.
MugiOkay, I want that. And what about Saaz hops in TG Pilsner? That sounds like a wizard ingredient.
Hop BroPretty much a celebrity hop. It's a premium Czech aroma variety, and TG Pilsner uses it for crisp bitter finish and excellent drinkability. It even scored 92 points and won here for the second time after 2023.
MugiNinety-two! And this was picked from 843 beers entered by 122 breweries, right? Those numbers are throwing elbows!
Hop BroExactly. Only 285 beers scoring 90 or more got Finest Beer, and this makes five total wins for Baeren in the competition.
MugiFrom Shizukuishi in Iwate to international recognition... that's kind of moving. Their idea of happy dinner tables really came through.
Hop BroThat's the vibe. Sip the Classic for that deep malt profile, then reset with TG Pilsner's snap. I seriously want a side-by-side now.
MugiSame. Put out sausages, fried chicken, anything salty, and this became an open-it-now article for me!
Two beers recognized
Baeren Brewery in Shizukuishi, Iwate, announced that both Baeren Classic and Baeren The Day TG Pilsner won Finest Beer honors at the international beer competition Finest Beer Selection 2026, held near Munich in Bavaria, southern Germany. It was the brewery's fifth award in the competition overall.
Finest Beer Selection is not a simple head-to-head competition by category. Judges evaluate each brewery's philosophy, background, and story alongside production quality and flavor. In 2026, 843 beers from 122 breweries were entered, and 285 beers scoring 90 points or more were named Finest Beer. Baeren's Classic scored 90 points, while TG Pilsner scored 92.
Classic earned the honor for the first time. As Baeren's flagship, it follows the tradition of Dortmund-style lager, a classic full-bodied beer with a balanced bitterness. TG Pilsner, meanwhile, uses generous amounts of premium Saaz hops from the Czech Republic and is known for its crisp bitterness and clean finish. TG Pilsner had already been recognized at the same competition in 2023, making this a second win.
For a brewery based in Iwate, the result shows that two of its core beers have once again been recognized on an international stage. It also underscores Baeren's long-running focus on classic European-style brewing and its message of bringing a good beer to the table.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news: Baeren Brewery just had both Baeren Classic and The Day TG Pilsner win Finest Beer at Finest Beer Selection 2026.
MugiWait, both beers won? That's like landing a double crit in beer form!
Hop BroYep. What makes it cooler is that it's a holistic beer award; they judge not just flavor, but the brewery's philosophy and story too.
MugiWhoa. But this thing about a Dortmund-style lager already sounds advanced and slightly intimidating!
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's a traditional German lager with firm malt character but easy drinkability. Baeren Classic leans that way, so it's malty but smooth and great with food.
MugiOkay, I want that. And what about Saaz hops in TG Pilsner? That sounds like a wizard ingredient.
Hop BroPretty much a celebrity hop. It's a premium Czech aroma variety, and TG Pilsner uses it for crisp bitter finish and excellent drinkability. It even scored 92 points and won here for the second time after 2023.
MugiNinety-two! And this was picked from 843 beers entered by 122 breweries, right? Those numbers are throwing elbows!
Hop BroExactly. Only 285 beers scoring 90 or more got Finest Beer, and this makes five total wins for Baeren in the competition.
MugiFrom Shizukuishi in Iwate to international recognition... that's kind of moving. Their idea of happy dinner tables really came through.
Hop BroThat's the vibe. Sip the Classic for that deep malt profile, then reset with TG Pilsner's snap. I seriously want a side-by-side now.
MugiSame. Put out sausages, fried chicken, anything salty, and this became an open-it-now article for me!
