Winners revealed in World Beer Awards 2018
The World Beer Awards have concluded for this year and its judges have identified the bests beers in the nine different categories.
Over 2,300 beers from more than 50 countries entered into this year’s awards and
judges blind tasted and scored the entries across three rounds of judging.
The final round was held in London, where 100 international brewers, industry experts and journalists tasted and voted for the winners of the World’s Best Beers
2018.
Adrian Tierney-Jones, chair of the World Beer Awards says: “Once again the winners in the World Beer Awards show an exciting snapshot of some of the best beers being brewed across the globe today. Naturally I would like to congratulate these winners, but I would also like to thank the many judges who have applied themselves to their tasks with diligence and great professionalism. I’m already looking forward to next year’s awards.”
As well as taste quality, design excellence was also judged, chaired by Felicity Murray, founder of TheDrinksReport.com. Samples were judged in five categories.
Felicity says: “It always refreshing to see so many imaginative label designs and this year was no exception. The Judges were particularly impressed by the growing number of beer brands breaking away from the category norm with creative new ideas that stand out from the crowd.”
Taste
World's Best Dark Beer
Collesi, Rossa
World's Best Flavoured Beer
Sons of Liberty, Bourbon Barrel Aged Uprising Stout
World's Best IPA
Hobgoblin, IPA
World's Best Lager
Schwarzbräu, Schweden Pils
World's Best Pale Beer
Unibroue, 25e Blonde de l'Enfer
World's Best Sour Beer
Rodenbach, Vintage
World's Best Speciality Beer
Rügener Insel-Brauerei, Quadriga
World's Best Stout & Porter
Bogota Beer, Macondo Coffee Stout
World's Best Wheat Beer
Maisel’s Weisse, Original
Design
World's Best Beer Design
Kerel, Saison
28 September 2018 - Sam Coyne
The Drinks Report, editor