2024 Japan International Beer Cup Winners Announced

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By Steve Parr

Director of International Relations

October 31, 2024

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American craft brewers continue to stand out on the international stage, recently highlighted at the International Beer Cup held in Sapporo, Japan, last month. Organized annually by the Craft Beer Association of Japan, the International Beer Cup aims to raise consumer awareness of the quality and diversity of beer in Japan and around the world. The 2024 event featured 1,423 entries from 370 breweries across 20 countries, judged over three days by 90 international beer experts—a 17% increase over the 2023 competition.

American brewers won 33 medals in the 2024 competition, including 12 gold, 9 silver, and 12 bronze. Notably, both Breakside Brewery and Sketchbook Brewing were recognized as Category Champion Winners in their respective categories.

International competitions have long served as a platform for small and independent brewers to compete globally and create opportunities for increased brand recognition and familiarity when selling beer in international markets. As part of its programming, the Brewers Association Export Development Program facilitated member brewery participation in the 2023 International Beer Cup by covering entry fees and providing quality-focused shipment support to the judging site in Kanazawa.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

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Brewery Name
Beer Name
Style
Results

49th State Brewing
Nitro McCarthy Stout
Classic Irish-Style Dry Stout
Bronze

HSC BierKraft, LLC
BierKraft Berliner Weisse
German-Style Sour Ale
Silver

Bootstrap Brewing
Wreak Havoc Imperial Red Ale
Strong Red Ale
Silver

Breakside Brewery
La Maison du Bang!
Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout
Gold***

Breakside Brewery
Passionfruit Sour
Specialty Berliner-Style Weisse
Gold

Sketchbook Brewing Co.
Grodziskie
Historical Beer
Gold***

East Brother Beer Co.
Bo Pils
Bohemian-Style Pilsener
Bronze

East Brother Beer Co.
Oatmeal Stout
Oatmeal Stout
Silver

Hodad’s Brewing Company
Hesher
Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale
Gold

Hopstix Brewing LLC
Oktoberstix Festbier
Dortmunder/Export or Oktoberfest
Bronze

Hopstix Brewing LLC
Red Pocket
Vienna-Style Lager
Bronze

Lakefront Brewery
Brandy Barrel-Aged Imperial Pumpkin Ale
Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer
Bronze

Lakefront Brewery
New Grist IPA
Gluten-Free Beer
Silver

Maui Brewing Co.
Midnight Skinny Dip
German-Style Schwarzbier
Gold

Mother Road Brewing Company
Tower Station Roadside Grove IPA
Emerging India Pale Ale
Bronze

No-Li Brewhouse
Big Juicy
American-Style Strong Pale Ale
Bronze

No-Li Brewhouse
Wrecking Ball
British-Style Imperial Stout
Gold

Rogue Ales & Spirits
Honey Kolsch
Honey Beer
Bronze

Rogue Ales & Spirits
Dead Guy Imperial IPA
Imperial India Pale Ale
Silver

Reuben’s Brews
Hazealicious IPA
Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale
Silver

Revision Brewing Company
El Repaso
Other International-Style Lager
Bronze

Revision Brewing Company
Riipin’ & Revvin’
Imperial India Pale Ale
Gold

River North Brewery
Fooses Creek
American-Belgo-Style Ale
Bronze

River North Brewery
Espresso Hello Darkness
Coffee Beer
Gold

River North Brewery
River North White
Classic Saison
Gold

River North Brewery
Bucket of Bolts
Old Ale or Strong Ale
Gold

River North Brewery
West End Squirrels
English-Style Brown Ale
Silver

Side Project Brewing
Rye Beer :Barrel :Time 2024
Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout
Bronze

StillFire Brewing
Black Mask
American-Style Imperial Stout
Bronze

The Virginia Beer Company
Community Over Competition
Contemporary Gose
Gold

The Virginia Beer Company
Saving Daylight
American Wheat Beer
Silver

Topa Topa Brewing Co
Extra Coasty
Australian-Style Pale Ale
Gold

Topa Topa Brewing Co
Chief Peak
American-Style Pale Ale
Silver

*** indicates Category Champion

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Written BySteve Parr , Director of International Relations

Steve is the international relations director at the Brewers Association. In his role, Steve manages the Export Development Program (EDP) which educates international trade and media about the quality and diversity of products offered by American craft brewers and helps member breweries grow their business in international markets. Prior to his role as EDP manager, Steve spent six and a half years as the assistant director of the American Homebrewers Association helping small & independent brewers and homebrew retailers expand their reach among homebrewers. He lives in Boulder, Colo., where he is a homebrewer, Certified BJCP beer judge, and Advanced Cicerone®.