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World Beer Awards 2024

Winners

World's Best International Lager

World's Best International Lager
Country Winner
Lapland
Original Lager

Finland

"The beer is light gold and clear with a spritzy head. Aroma of corn carries onto the palate with a pleasant carbonation. Peppery nose and flavors. A very drinkable, refreshing beer with a short astringent finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Albania

Country Winner
Country WinnerBirra Elbar
Albania
"The beer has a bright golden colour and a soft, light head. It features a pronounced grainy aroma with notable sweetcorn notes. The palate offers a dry, grainy character complemented by a lingering bitterness. Good malt flavour."

GOLD WINNERS

Australia

Country Winner
Country WinnerTinnies
Lager
Australia
"This bright beer features a soft light head and delicate aroma, hinting at honey. The palate is clean with optimal carbonation and a grainy aftertaste. Notes of grass and biscuit on the nose carry through to the flavor, offering a pleasant mouthfeel and balanced profile."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Tinnies
Lager
Australia

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Belgium

Country Winner
Country WinnerBudweiser
Belgium
"Lemony light colour with a loose white head. The aroma is subtle yet inviting, with soft fruit notes of apricot. On the palate, it reveals a light mouthfeel and a pleasant apple character. The touch of peardrop on the nose complements the taste, where sweet, ripe pineapple dominates and carries through to the aftertaste. The beer is well balanced with good carbonation, enhancing its overall freshness."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Budweiser
Belgium
Gold
Pax
Pils
Belgium

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Maes
Pils
Belgium

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Jupiler
Belgium
Bronze
Roman
Pils
Belgium

Bolivia

Country Winner
Country WinnerPaceña
Bolivia
"The pale gold beer has a clear appearance. It offers malty aromas with some bready notes and a light citrus hop character. The taste is dry and bittersweet with a malty backbone and a low level of bitterness. The finish is clean and crisp, with a refreshing and thirst-quenching quality."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Paceña
Bolivia

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Huari
Bolivia

Brazil

Country Winner
Country WinnerAshby
Pilsen Puro Malte
Brazil
"Brilliant gold in colour with good head retention. Light fruit on the nose while on the palate there is delicate malt sweetness and a gentle bitterness before its dry finish. Good carbonation."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Spaten
Brazil
Gold
Noi
Oro
Brazil
Gold
Corona
Brazil

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Skol
Brazil
Silver
Budweiser
Brazil

BRONZE WINNERS

Canada

Chile

China

"Light golden colour with excellent clarity and a lively carbonation that enhances its drinkability. The aroma, featuring hints of orange, is inviting and follows through on the palate. The beer finishes pleasantly, leaving a clean aftertaste that is refreshing."

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BRONZE WINNERS

England

Country Winner
Country WinnerHawkstone
Premium Lager
England
"The beer offers a sweet aroma with DMS notes and a clear gold colour. It has light flavours, refreshing carbonation, and a crisp malt aroma, finishing with a pleasant citrus note and clean aftertaste. A subtle hint of lemon enhances the overall experience."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

France

Country Winner
Country WinnerBrasserie des Cimes
Cime
France
"The beer is clear and golden and has a delicate aroma with a slight sweetness and a very light flavor. The palate is crisp and clean, offering a refreshing experience."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Pietra
France

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Germany

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Hirsch
Gold
Germany

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Beck's
Gold
Germany
Silver
Beck's
Pils
Germany
Silver
Dab
Export
Germany
Silver
Hirsch
Pils
Germany

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
ABK
Hell
Germany
Bronze
Spaten
Hell
Germany

Guatemala

Country Winner
Country WinnerCervecería Centro Americana
Gallo
Guatemala
"The beer presents clear straw with aromas of apple, uncooked flour and light, minty hops. Light bodied on the palate with biscuit and mintiness working in tandem and with moderate carbonation, it builds to a balanced, if short lived finish."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Indonesia

Country Winner
Country WinnerBali Hai
Draft
Indonesia
"Clear pale gold color with malty notes and a bready aroma. The initial taste is of biscuit, sweet malt with a short finish making the beer very sessionable and easy drinking."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Bali Hai
Draft
Indonesia

Ireland

Country Winner
Country WinnerLe Gra
The Magic is Within
Ireland
"Bright clear gold color with nice head retention. Dry aroma with hints of lemon. The lemony flavor is pleasant with biscuit sweetness and a hint of vanilla and spicy hops. The finish is lemony, sweet, and dry with a touch of bitterness and an earthy dryn"

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

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Japan

Korea, Republic Of

Country Winner
Country WinnerSudo
Capital Lager
Korea, Republic Of
"Golden and clear with a good effervescent head, this beer offers a hint of grass on the nose. The taste is medium-carbonated with sweet malt leading to a short, medium-dry finish. Clean and bitter flavors make for a refreshing experience."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Moon Bear
Windy Hill Lager
Korea, Republic Of
Gold
Sudo
Capital Lager
Korea, Republic Of

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Lotte Chilsung
Kloud Krush
Korea, Republic Of

Mexico

Country Winner
Country WinnerCerveza Charro
Pilsner
Mexico
"The beer presents a beautiful golden colour with a clear appearance and a spritzy head. It offers subtle aromas, including a hint of lemon, with clean and refreshing flavours that carry through to the palate. The finish is dry and slightly bitter, creating a refreshing and thirst-quenching experience."

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BRONZE WINNERS

Myanmar

Country Winner
Country WinnerAndaman
Gold
Myanmar
"Golden and clear with an effervescent head, this beer presents well in the glass. A muted aroma with a hint of sweet corn and herbs transitions into sugary sweetness on the palate. High carbonation and sweetness persist, leading to a medium-short, bittersweet finish."

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BRONZE WINNERS

Paraguay

Country Winner
Country WinnerPilsen
Clásica
Paraguay
"Golden in colour and clear, with a spritzy head, this beer pours a rich golden color. The aroma is soft and clean, hinting at grassiness and herbal notes. Medium carbonation and a well-balanced sweetness level lead to a clean and dry flavor profile that persists through to the medium-dry finish."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Budweiser
66
Paraguay

Spain

Country Winner
Country WinnerGrande 660ml
Spain
"Clear and gold in color, the beer is clean and refreshing with a light biscuit aroma. Its flavor is malt-forward yet light and zingy, with a pleasant slightly sweet aftertaste. Overall, this beer is very refreshing and enjoyable."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Moritz
7
Spain

Switzerland

Country Winner
Country WinnerAppenzeller Bier
Quöllfrisch Hell
Switzerland
"Pale gold and perfectly clear, this beer offers some lemon, sweetcorn and DMS notes on the nose. Light and crisp on the palate, it finishes with a hint of sweetness and delicate malt undertones."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Burgdorfer
Aemme
Switzerland
Gold
Egger
Hopfer
Switzerland
Gold
Egger
Rammbock
Switzerland

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Boxer
Old
Switzerland
Silver
Egger
Lager
Switzerland
Silver
Boxer
Brunette
Switzerland

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Egger
Maximus
Switzerland
Bronze
Egger
Toujou
Switzerland

Thailand

Country Winner
Country WinnerChang
Cold Brew Lager
Thailand
"The beer presents a light biscuity aroma with a slight hint of corn and herbs, leading to a fairly sweet initial palate that fades quickly with sharp carbonation and a crisp taste. Overall, the beer offers a clean and fresh drinking experience."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Federbrau
Thailand

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Chang
Classic
Thailand

United States

Country Winner
Country WinnerUtica Club
Utica Club Pilsener
United States
"The beer features a pale gold colour with a light haze and a thin, clean foam. It offers sweet malty aromas with subtle grainy and bready notes on the nose. The palate is slightly watery but delivers a dry, bittersweet finish. The flavour profile is straightforward and the carbonation is on the low side, contributing to the beer's light mouthfeel."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Lake Placid
Ubu Ale
United States
Gold
Saranac
Adirondack
United States

BRONZE WINNERS

Uruguay

Country Winner
Country WinnerPatricia
Lager
Uruguay
"Bright gold and well carbonated, this beer offers a slight earthy hopping aroma. It starts with a gentle sharpness on the tongue that quickly smooths away, leaving behind slight lemon hints. The clear gold appearance and fresh sulphur nose with pear esters lead to a subtle fruity flavor. Pleasant bready notes with a hint of spice and light lemon character complete the experience."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Pilsen
Uruguay

Uzbekistan

Country Winner
Country WinnerSarbast
Original
Uzbekistan
"Bright gold and well carbonated, in good condition, this beer offers a clean fresh aroma with biscuit hints. The initial taste is smooth and sharp, with balanced lemon tones and a hint of mint coolness. It holds body and depth, leaving a pleasant mild citrus aftertaste."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Sarbast
Original
Uzbekistan

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Sarbast
Lite
Uzbekistan
Silver
Sarbast
Special
Uzbekistan

BRONZE WINNERS

Vietnam

Country Winner
Country WinnerBia Saigon
Export
Vietnam
"Bright yellow in appearance with good carbonation, reflecting its well-maintained condition. It has a gentle sharpness with a smooth finish and a hint of warmth on the palate. The aroma, while slightly sulphurous with a hint of DMS, is complemented by a grainy texture and a subtle citrus note."

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SILVER WINNERS