Awa Brewing

Address
Fukui City, Fukui, 1-3-5 Chuo
Area
Fukui Fukui City

What kind of brewery is Awa Brewing?

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Do you know "OUR BREWING," just a 2-minute walk from Fukui Station? It was started by two Heisei-born people from Fukui.

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Whoa, Heisei-born! They're young. How did they get started?

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Representative Tomohiro Okada was shocked by craft beer culture while studying in Ohio in the U.S., then trained in Japan and abroad before returning home and launching the brewery in Fukui in 2022. The other founder, Mr. Nakanishi, is also from Fukui, and their shared motto is "Connect people with beer."

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Wow, that's local pride. What kind of beer do they make?

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The flagship is a Cold IPA called "Hoppy Hour." It uses Nelson Sauvin hops from New Zealand, which have a white-wine-like aroma, plus Fukui's branded rice "Ichihomare" and malted barley from Fukui as adjunct ingredients.

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Rice!? Ichihomare in beer? They're really using Fukui ingredients heavily!

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What's more, Hoppy Hour won a gold medal at the 2024 International Beer Cup. It was selected from 1,423 entries in the world's third-oldest judging competition, so this was an amazing achievement just half a year after opening.

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What!? A world gold medal in just half a year!?

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Brewer Yamaguchi is deeply committed to lager brewing and also makes a German pilsner called "Täglich Pils." It won gold at the Asia Beer Championship 2025 and silver at the Japan Great Beer Awards. They also make a 7% West Coast IPA called "Dino King" that really hits hard.

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They're strong at both lagers and IPAs, so the range is impressive! What does the place feel like?

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It's on the first floor of a mixed-use complex called FUKUMACHI BLOCK, where you can see 1,000L brewing equipment and seven fermentation tanks through the glass. The entrance has a three-layer noren inspired by beer foam, and the ceiling is decorated with Echizen washi paper. They release a new beer every week, so you'll find something different every time you visit.

mugi excitedMugi

A new release every week!? They also had a 2nd-anniversary IPA called "Second," right? And the yuzu-infused pilsner "Runner's High" sounds interesting too... I want to go!

Signature beers: Hoppy HourDino KingTäglich PilsRunner's High
Awa Brewing to Hold “Awablu Beer Terrace” with Akiyoshi in Front of Fukui Station MINIE
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Awa Brewing to Hold “Awablu Beer Terrace” with Akiyoshi in Front of Fukui Station MINIE

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Awa Brewing Adds Two Yuzu-Driven Beers to Its New Arrivals Lineup
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Awa Brewing Adds Two Yuzu-Driven Beers to Its New Arrivals Lineup

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OUR BREWING to Open at Five Venues Nationwide from April 25 to May 17
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OUR BREWING to Open at Five Venues Nationwide from April 25 to May 17

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Awa Brewing Reveals Anniversary Beer "Hona, Sorede!" for Exizo no Frank's 2nd Anniversary
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Awa Brewing Reveals Anniversary Beer "Hona, Sorede!" for Exizo no Frank's 2nd Anniversary

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OUR BREWING Releases Yuzu-Scented Yuzu Dragon in Collaboration with IBREW GINZA
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OUR BREWING Releases Yuzu-Scented Yuzu Dragon in Collaboration with IBREW GINZA

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OUR Brewing Launches New 'Uchiura Lemon Ale' Made with Wakasa Takahama Lemons
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OUR Brewing Launches New 'Uchiura Lemon Ale' Made with Wakasa Takahama Lemons

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OUR BREWING Unveils "Sierra Snow Stout," Limited to 5 PM
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OUR BREWING Unveils "Sierra Snow Stout," Limited to 5 PM

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OUR BREWING Announces April Pop-Up Plans for Osaka, Tokyo, and Niigata
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OUR BREWING Announces April Pop-Up Plans for Osaka, Tokyo, and Niigata

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Awa Brewing 19-Tap Takeover Coming to IBREW GINZA
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Awa Brewing 19-Tap Takeover Coming to IBREW GINZA

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OUR Brewing to Host 2nd Anniversary Festival and Serve Commemorative IPA "Second" Starting March 20
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OUR Brewing to Host 2nd Anniversary Festival and Serve Commemorative IPA "Second" Starting March 20

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Awa Brewing Hints at Applications for "OUR BREWING CREW 2026"
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Awa Brewing Hints at Applications for "OUR BREWING CREW 2026"

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Awa Brewing Announces Spring Limited Edition "Runner's High" Fragrant with Yuzu
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Awa Brewing Announces Spring Limited Edition "Runner's High" Fragrant with Yuzu

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OUR Brewing to Hold a Two-Day 12-Tap TTO in Umeda, Osaka in April
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OUR Brewing to Hold a Two-Day 12-Tap TTO in Umeda, Osaka in April

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OUR BREWING to Exhibit at “Craft Beer Fest Maibara” on March 20
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OUR BREWING to Exhibit at “Craft Beer Fest Maibara” on March 20

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OUR Brewing Announces 2nd Anniversary Event, Including Brewery Tours
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OUR Brewing Announces 2nd Anniversary Event, Including Brewery Tours

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OUR Brewing to Hold 2nd Anniversary Event “Second” from March 20
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OUR Brewing to Hold 2nd Anniversary Event “Second” from March 20

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OUR Brewing Releases March Schedule, Rolling Out 2nd Anniversary Fest and Events Across the Prefecture and Beyond
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OUR Brewing Releases March Schedule, Rolling Out 2nd Anniversary Fest and Events Across the Prefecture and Beyond

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OUR BREWING to Open a Booth at Kyoto Yubagari Craft Beer Festival 2026
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OUR BREWING to Open a Booth at Kyoto Yubagari Craft Beer Festival 2026

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Fukui's OUR BREWING Sees All Three Entries Win at JGBA 2026
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Fukui's OUR BREWING Sees All Three Entries Win at JGBA 2026

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OUR BREWING’s “Dino King” Places 6th in the JBC2026 IPA Category, the Only Domestic Brewery in the Top 6
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OUR BREWING’s “Dino King” Places 6th in the JBC2026 IPA Category, the Only Domestic Brewery in the Top 6

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