SPRING VALLEY BREWERY Named 'Best Brewery' at INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886

The craft beer brand 'SPRING VALLEY BREWERY', developed by Kirin Beer (President: Hideki Horiguchi), has received the 'Best Brewery' award at the 'INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886', held in the UK in 2026. Furthermore, its product 'Juicy Hop' was awarded a trophy—the highest honor—in the International Keg Ale category, recognized for its clean hop profile, diverse hop usage, and flavor balance. The selection for the trophy involves multiple rounds of judging among medal-winning beers, followed by secret ballots, with the final winner decided by consensus among all judges. This international recognition validates the brewing techniques and the brand's dedication to creating craft beer that balances unique character with drinkability.

Founded in 1886, the 'INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886' is one of the world's most historic and prestigious competitions, where all judges are active brewers. Judging is conducted through rigorous blind tastings by these industry experts.

Driven by a love for beer, the SPRING VALLEY BREWERY brand aims to 'make beer fun.' Named in honor of the brewery established by William Copeland in Yokohama in 1870, the brand delivers 'exciting, delicious experiences born from unconventional challenges.'

Brewers Kosuke Higashihashi and Takumi Matsumoto commented on the achievement: 'Receiving the Best Brewery award is a great honor, as it recognizes not just our individual craft beers, but our overall commitment to craftsmanship as a brewery.'