# World Beer Awards 2026 results

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> Updated: 2026-08-28T10:23:15.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 4.

The 2026 World Beer Awards in Norwich, United Kingdom, recognized international winners across various categories, highlighting successes in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, India, and Spain.

French craft breweries saw significant success. Cap d'Ona was named ‘World’s Best Rye Beer 2026’ for its Brune au seigle de Cerdagne, marking the brewery’s ninth world title since 2019 and contributing to a total of 14 awards. Additionally, the Anosteké brand earned its fifth international gold medal as the ‘world’s best farmhouse/saison beer’.

Swiss breweries secured multiple honors. Sonnenbräu received gold for its Lager Hell and Edi, noting that success in light and non-alcoholic products aligns with market demand. Locher Brauerei earned two gold medals as Country Winner Switzerland for Schwarzer Kristall and Locher Craft Misty Cave, alongside three silver and three bronze awards.

Other notable global winners include:

• Belgium: Brouwerij De Brabandere’s Bavik Super Pils was named ‘World’s Best Lager’. Other winners included Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel (gold), Petrus Tripel (silver), and Corsendonk (silver and bronze).

• Germany: Ayinger earned five medals, including silver for Ayinger Bairisch Pils, Jahrhundert Bier, and Lager Helle Urweisse, and bronze for Ayinger Bräuweisse.

• India: DeVANS Modern Breweries Ltd.’s Six Fields brand won five medals, including gold for Six Fields Brute as the Country Winner in the International Lager category.

• Spain: La Sagra 0.0 Tostada was named the Gold Country Winner for Spain in the 0.0% alcohol lager segment. In the alcoholic category, Estrella de Levante Reserva 60 was named ‘world’s best Dortmunder’.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Spanish breweries win major honors at World Beer Awards 2026

Spanish breweries dominated the World Beer Awards 2026, with La Sagra winning gold in the 0.0% lager category and Estrella de Levante named the world's best Dortmunder.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-breweries-win-major-honors-at-world-beer-awards-2026

### 2026-08-19: World Beer Awards 2026 recognizes global winners

The 2026 World Beer Awards recognized Bavik Super Pils as the world's best lager, while India's Six Fields brand secured five medals across multiple styles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-beer-awards-2026-recognizes-global-winners

### 2026-08-14: French breweries win top honors at World Beer Awards 2026

French breweries Cap d'Ona and Anosteké secured major titles at the 2026 World Beer Awards, winning best rye beer and best saison beer categories respectively.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-breweries-win-top-honors-at-world-beer-awards-2026

### 2026-08-12: Swiss breweries win multiple gold medals at World Beer Awards

Swiss breweries Sonnenbräu and Locher Brauerei earned multiple gold medals at the World Beer Awards 2026, highlighting excellence in lager, light, and non-alcoholic beer categories.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swiss-breweries-win-multiple-gold-medals-at-world-beer-awards

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