Far Yeast Brewing’s core lineup wins at JBA National Beer Quality Judging 2026
Far Yeast Brewing said on Instagram that three of its standard beers were recognized at JBA National Beer Quality Judging 2026. Far Yeast IPA won the top award, while Far Yeast Blonde and Far Yeast Lager received excellence awards.
Hop BroBig award news today. Three core beers won, and Far Yeast Brewing announced that at the JBA National Local Beer Competition 2026, Far Yeast IPA took the top prize while Far Yeast Blonde and Far Yeast Lager won excellence awards.
MugiWait, the whole core lineup got awards!? That is like the entire starting team winning MVP at once!
Hop BroExactly. Far Yeast IPA led the way, and it is a Belgian IPA with a citrusy hop aroma, solid body, and a really lively nose.
MugiHold on, Belgian IPA? What is that supposed to be? An IPA with a waffle passport?
Hop BroBasically, it is an IPA with Belgian yeast character. You get hop bitterness and aroma, then spicy notes and soft fruitiness on top, so the aroma feels more layered.
MugiOhh! Then Far Yeast Blonde is a light golden ale, right? That sounds like something made for a sunny patio lunch.
Hop BroExactly. Far Yeast Lager also has a clean, crisp finish. The styles are different, but all three share that same balance of easy drinkability and good aroma.
MugiThat kind of consistency is strong. And they brew at the Genryu Brewery in Kosuge, Yamanashi, right? Even the name sounds like the water tastes amazing!
Hop BroRight, in the headwaters area of the Tama River, surrounded by nature, and their motto is Democratize beer. That idea of making everyday beer genuinely good shows up in these flagship beers too.
MugiWhat I love is that the winners were the usual three, not some tiny limited release. That somehow makes the whole thing feel even cooler!
Hop BroIf you want aroma, start with Far Yeast IPA; if you want something lighter, go Blonde; if you want a clean chugger, go Lager. This article makes me want a tasting flight immediately.
MugiThen it is settled. Three-beer tasting tonight, and I am judging them in award order like my palate is on the JBA panel!
Far Yeast Brewing announced on its official Instagram that three of its standard beers were recognized at JBA National Beer Quality Judging 2026. Far Yeast IPA won the top award, while Far Yeast Blonde and Far Yeast Lager received excellence awards. The result is notable because it highlights the brewery's everyday lineup, not just a limited release.
Far Yeast IPA is a Belgian IPA built around bright citrus-like hop aroma, Far Yeast Blonde is a light golden ale with a clean finish, and Far Yeast Lager is positioned as a crisp, easy-drinking lager. Although the styles differ, they share the same emphasis on balance, aroma, and drinkability that has defined the Far Yeast brand.
Based in Kosuge Village, Yamanashi, near the headwaters of the Tama River, Far Yeast Brewing works under the mission of democratizing beer, aiming to restore beer's diversity and richness. Alongside Far Yeast, the company also develops KAGUA and Off Trail. This latest recognition underscores that its core beers continue to resonate with judges as well as drinkers.
Reference: official Instagram post / company profile
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Hop BroBig award news today. Three core beers won, and Far Yeast Brewing announced that at the JBA National Local Beer Competition 2026, Far Yeast IPA took the top prize while Far Yeast Blonde and Far Yeast Lager won excellence awards.
MugiWait, the whole core lineup got awards!? That is like the entire starting team winning MVP at once!
Hop BroExactly. Far Yeast IPA led the way, and it is a Belgian IPA with a citrusy hop aroma, solid body, and a really lively nose.
MugiHold on, Belgian IPA? What is that supposed to be? An IPA with a waffle passport?
Hop BroBasically, it is an IPA with Belgian yeast character. You get hop bitterness and aroma, then spicy notes and soft fruitiness on top, so the aroma feels more layered.
MugiOhh! Then Far Yeast Blonde is a light golden ale, right? That sounds like something made for a sunny patio lunch.
Hop BroExactly. Far Yeast Lager also has a clean, crisp finish. The styles are different, but all three share that same balance of easy drinkability and good aroma.
MugiThat kind of consistency is strong. And they brew at the Genryu Brewery in Kosuge, Yamanashi, right? Even the name sounds like the water tastes amazing!
Hop BroRight, in the headwaters area of the Tama River, surrounded by nature, and their motto is Democratize beer. That idea of making everyday beer genuinely good shows up in these flagship beers too.
MugiWhat I love is that the winners were the usual three, not some tiny limited release. That somehow makes the whole thing feel even cooler!
Hop BroIf you want aroma, start with Far Yeast IPA; if you want something lighter, go Blonde; if you want a clean chugger, go Lager. This article makes me want a tasting flight immediately.
MugiThen it is settled. Three-beer tasting tonight, and I am judging them in award order like my palate is on the JBA panel!
