started · updated
World Beer Awards 2026 crowns global brewing winners
The 2026 World Beer Awards, held in Norwich, UK, have announced winners across various categories, celebrating global excellence in brewing and design.
Brazilian brewery Landel, based in Campinas, secured a major title with its beer ‘Atrás do Bloco’, which was named World’s Best IPA. The New England/Milkshake IPA, inspired by Brazilian Carnival, progressed through national gold and ‘Best Brazil’ honors before defeating international competitors in the final super-category.
In Portugal, the brewery Praxis, in partnership with enologist Carlos Lucas, won the title of World’s Best Grape Ale for ‘Cerveja de Encruzado by Carlos Lucas & Praxis’. The beer utilizes the Encruzado grape variety from the Dão region and water from the Mondego river. Praxis also earned eight additional medals in the competition.
Other top global winners include Landel Atrás do Bloco for World’s Best IPA, Bavik Super Pils for World’s Best Lager, and Keller Holz Imperial Stout for World’s Best Stout & Porter. Design awards were also presented, with Modelo Family winning Best Bottle Design and Eisenbahn Unfiltered taking Best Can Design.
Entities
Campinas · Carlos Lucas · Landel · Norwich · Praxis · World Beer Awards
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Praxis and enologist Carlos Lucas won World's Best Grape Ale at the 2026 World Beer Awards. sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Praxis won eight additional medals at the competition. sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] The World Beer Awards 2026 took place in London and Norwich. campinas.com.br · sapo.pt · globorural.globo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 'Atrás do Bloco' has an alcohol content of 7.5% ABV. campinas.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Landel brewery's 'Atrás do Bloco' was named World's Best IPA at the 2026 World Beer Awards. campinas.com.br · globorural.globo.com