Huitriere’s MIMOSA SAISON wins top gold at World Beer Awards 2026
On August 16, Huitriere in Akkeshi, Hokkaido announced that its limited beer MIMOSA SAISON won the top gold award in the Brut Beers category at World Beer Awards 2026. The beer was recognized for its champagne-like lightness and bright aroma.
Hop BroBig news today: Huitriere from Akkeshi just had MIMOSA SAISON win the top World Beer Awards 2026 prize in its category.
MugiWhat! Top world gold sounds ridiculously huge. That beer is basically walking in with its own spotlight!
Hop BroIt took the title in the Brut Beers category, which means its champagne-like, light, dry finish really stood out.
MugiWait, Brut Beers? So it is beer, but also dressed like champagne? My brain just fizzed out.
Hop BroPretty much a crisp, elegant beer with very fine bubbles. The clever part is saison yeast and champagne yeast used together, so it stays bright but delicate.
MugiNo way! Two yeasts together makes it sound like a secret lab project with thunder and goggles.
Hop BroLess mad scientist, more smart brewing. It balances aroma and a clean finish, and the three-hop blend brings notes like white grape, elderflower, orange, and gooseberry.
MugiWhoa, white grape aromas in a beer? That is ridiculously fancy. It sounds like a beer wearing a summer suit.
Hop BroAnd Huitriere builds its identity around Akkeshi's oyster-growing environment. Even the name means a place for oysters, so the local sense of place is part of the beer.
MugiAt 4.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle, and meant to be enjoyed well chilled, that sounds like the perfect summer reward. I absolutely want a glass now!
Huitriere, the craft beer brand based in Akkeshi, Hokkaido, has received international recognition for its beer MIMOSA SAISON, which won the top gold award in the Brut Beers category at World Beer Awards 2026. The announcement was posted on the brewery’s official Instagram account on August 16.
MIMOSA SAISON is brewed with Nelson Sauvin, Triskel, and Barbe Rouge hops, and is described as carrying aromas of white grape, elderflower, orange, and gooseberry. It is built as a hybrid between saison yeast and champagne yeast, giving it a light body and fine bubbles. The beer is 4.5% ABV and comes in a 750 ml bottle.
Huitriere’s name means “oyster bed” in French, and the brewery positions itself as a brand that accompanies the value of time in Akkeshi, a town known for oysters. Its official site also emphasizes that each beer is linked to a scene or moment in time. In that context, MIMOSA SAISON fits the brewery’s direction well: a beer designed to be served well chilled, with a restrained but distinct sense of celebration.
References: Instagram post / MIMOSA SAISON / About us
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news today: Huitriere from Akkeshi just had MIMOSA SAISON win the top World Beer Awards 2026 prize in its category.
MugiWhat! Top world gold sounds ridiculously huge. That beer is basically walking in with its own spotlight!
Hop BroIt took the title in the Brut Beers category, which means its champagne-like, light, dry finish really stood out.
MugiWait, Brut Beers? So it is beer, but also dressed like champagne? My brain just fizzed out.
Hop BroPretty much a crisp, elegant beer with very fine bubbles. The clever part is saison yeast and champagne yeast used together, so it stays bright but delicate.
MugiNo way! Two yeasts together makes it sound like a secret lab project with thunder and goggles.
Hop BroLess mad scientist, more smart brewing. It balances aroma and a clean finish, and the three-hop blend brings notes like white grape, elderflower, orange, and gooseberry.
MugiWhoa, white grape aromas in a beer? That is ridiculously fancy. It sounds like a beer wearing a summer suit.
Hop BroAnd Huitriere builds its identity around Akkeshi's oyster-growing environment. Even the name means a place for oysters, so the local sense of place is part of the beer.
MugiAt 4.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle, and meant to be enjoyed well chilled, that sounds like the perfect summer reward. I absolutely want a glass now!
