World Beer Awards 2023

World's Best Sour & Wild Ale
Country Winner
Petrus
Aged Pale
Belgium

"A pale gold beer with a slight haze, offering a delightful combination of funky and acidic aromas on the nose, followed by fruity and tangy notes of lemon, key-lime and a hint of cinnamon on the palate. Medium-bodied, with medium carbonation, this beer is"

Select Year

"A balanced and pleasant orange beer; cloudy with a thin foam, offering interesting wild notes of ripe fruit and barn character. The fruity profile is well-maintained, with a dry and astringent finish that avoids exaggerated acidity."

GOLD WINNERS

Cerveja Stannis
Scarlett FlandersBrazil

Cerveja Stannis
Alma MaterBrazil

Cervejaria Artmalte
Sour Com MorangoBrazil

SILVER WINNERS

Cerveja Stannis
Mamma SourBrazil

Wäls
BerlinerBrazil

BRONZE WINNERS

Noi
PassioneBrazil

Noi
SelvaggioBrazil

St. Patrick's
Catharina SourBrazil

Canada

Country WinnerPhillips
Dinosour Stone FruitCanada

"A clear straw-yellow beer with prominent tropical fruit aromas. The stone fruit flavour combines tropical sweetness with a gentle acidity and hint of creaminess, resulting in a light-bodied, refreshing profile."

GOLD WINNERS

Microbrasserie Moulin 7
Neige D'ÉtéCanada

Indie Alehouse
Elemental MagicCanada

Frampton Brasse
Rouge Des AppalachesCanada

Microbrasserie La Souche
Franc Bois D'HiverCanada

Phillips
Dinosour Stone FruitCanada

SILVER WINNERS

Lion Bleu
Framboise FloraleCanada

Lion Bleu
Citron PresséCanada

France

Country WinnerWilde Leeuw
Sour Fruits RougesFrance

"A deep orange, opaque beer with a complex aroma of strawberry sherbet, balsamic vinegar, hedgerow and herbal undertones. The flavour unfolds with upfront orange notes, transitioning to a delightful blend of tart raspberry, plum and cherry alongside Parma Violet and definite acetic cider vinegar note, culminating in a mouthwatering and dry finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Wilde Leeuw
Sour Fruits RougesFrance

SILVER WINNERS

Meduz
Happy SpringFrance

Bob's Beers
Catharina SourFrance

Germany

Country WinnerHertl
Maracuja FelixGermany

"A golden, relatively cloudy beer with a touch of acidity and subtle orange peel notes alongside pumpkin and grassy notes. On the palate, notes of orange and a hint of saltiness leading to a less dry than anticipated finish; it's an enjoyable and refreshin"