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World Beer Awards 2019

Winners

World's Best Lager Hoppy Pilsener

World's Best Lager Hoppy Pilsener
Country Winner
Hopfmeister
Franz Josef

Germany

"Citrus and tropical aromas on the nose. Same follows in the flavour which well balanced with wonderful hops. Light bodied and refreshing finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Vulkan
Pils
Germany
Gold
Vulkan
Easy
Germany

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Vulkan
Bock
Germany
Silver
Hirsch
Gold
Germany
Silver
DAB
Germany

BRONZE WINNERS

Australia

Country Winner
Country WinnerEdge Brewing Project
Cool Hops
Australia

Austria

"Very pale golden in colour. Subtle aromas of hops and light malts. Light bodied with nice malts and a good mouthfeel. Short on the finish."

Belgium

"Golden in colour. Grapefruit and citrus with hops on the aroma. Reminiscent of sauvignon blanc. Citrus and hops in flavour, well balanced body. Bitterness on the finish. To style and well balanced."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Pax
Pils
Belgium

BRONZE WINNERS

Brazil

Canada

"Clear in colour, dry hopping suggested. Forceful hop nose, big on hop sack notes and grassy florals. West Coast IPL Vibes. Hoppy and enjoyable."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Fahr
Pils
Canada

BRONZE WINNERS

China

"Pale golden and hazy in appearance. Citrus and lemon on the nose - lots of fresh lemons. Very effervescent mouthfeel, sherberty flavours and more lemons. Clean and light finish. Very hoppy with a nice amount of bitterness."

Czech Republic

Country Winner
Country WinnerPrimátor
Mother in Law
Czech Republic
"Amber coloured with a good carbonation. Clean citrus and hops on the nose. Pine hops and citrus flavour with a hefty malt body. Hints of florals coming through. Some bitterness on the finish with buttery and citrus notes. Very well done."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Primátor
11 Ležák
Czech Republic
Gold
Holba
Šerák
Czech Republic

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Holba
Premium
Czech Republic
Silver
Litovel
Moravan
Czech Republic
Silver
Zubr
Premium
Czech Republic
Silver
Primátor
Dark
Czech Republic

BRONZE WINNERS

Finland

"Amber in colour. Fruity lime and mango on the nose with citrusy hops. Bready malt body with citrus flavours. Clean and crisp on the palate. Crisp and clean on the finish."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

France

Country Winner
Country WinnerMeteor
Hopstar
France

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Hungary

Italy

Country Winner
Country WinnerMy Antonia
Italy

SILVER WINNERS

Japan

Korea, Republic Of

Country Winner
Country WinnerGorilla Brewing Company
Gorillager
Korea, Republic Of

Netherlands

Country Winner
Country WinnerKompaan
Kameraad
Netherlands

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Alfa
Edel Pils
Netherlands

Republic of Ireland

Country Winner
Country WinnerPorterhouse
Pilsner
Republic of Ireland

Russian Federation

Country Winner
Country WinnerWolf's Brewery
Svetlyachok
Russian Federation

Spain

Country Winner
Country WinnerEl Águila
Sin Filtrar
Spain

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Moritz
7
Spain

SILVER WINNERS

Switzerland

Country Winner
Country WinnerBoxer
Gourmande
Switzerland

Taiwan

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

United Kingdom

Country Winner
Country WinnerCamden Town Brewery
Show Off Juicy Lager
United Kingdom

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Paolozzi
Helles Lager
United Kingdom

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Rebellion
Lager
United Kingdom

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Infinite Session
Pils
United Kingdom