Alagoinhas to host international beer awards and festival

The municipality of Alagoinhas, Bahia, will host the third edition of the Brazilian International Beer Awards (BBA) from November 1 to 8, 2026. The international competition will feature judges from 26 countries and entries from breweries across all continents.

The event is part of the Bahia Beer Festival and includes the 7th International Beer Congress (Conib). Activities will focus on technical evaluation, research, and the brewing market. Blind tastings are scheduled for November 2 through 5, with an international awards ceremony taking place on the evening of November 5. A new category dedicated to non-alcoholic beers will also be introduced.

Technical coordination is led by Anna Bettu of the German Beer Academy. Confirmed judges include German author Markus Raupach. The initiative aims to boost beer tourism in Alagoinhas and strengthen connections between local production and the global market.