World Beer Awards 2020

World's Best IPA American Style
Country Winner
Rye River Seasonal
Miami J IPA
Republic of Ireland

"Hazy and pale golden with a good head. Really nice tropical notes on the nose which follow through to the palate, alongside Seville oranges and a hint of spice. It certainly belies its strength and concludes with a pleasing, lingering hoppiness."

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GOLD WINNERS

12 Acres
Far Side Hazy IPARepublic of Ireland

Eight Degrees
CitraRepublic of Ireland

SILVER WINNERS

Roadworks
IPARepublic of Ireland

McGargles
Francis' Big Bangin' IPARepublic of Ireland

BRONZE WINNERS

Grafters
Working Day IPARepublic of Ireland

Roadworks
West Coast IPARepublic of Ireland

Brazil

Country WinnerLeopoldina
IPABrazil

"Aromas slightly muted, but there are some orange notes on the nose, as well as some piney citrus notes and malt. Very well-carbonated. Good bitterness on the finish, and good hop flavours. Well-attenuated."

GOLD WINNERS

Stanley Park Brewing
Trail Hopper IPACanada

Bench Brewing
Short Hills East Coast IPACanada

SILVER WINNERS

Amsterdam
Space InvaderCanada

BRONZE WINNERS

Microbrasserie Le Trou du Diable
SMaSH CitraCanada

China

Country WinnerNBeer
AUV Double IPAChina

"Well-carbonated, citrusy and hoppy. Peach and tropical aromas; exactly what you want from the style. Punchy and alive in presentation. Pours a slightly hazy orange with a fluffy, off-white head, and offers a tangy, hoppy, long aftertaste. "

GOLD WINNERS

Boxing Cat
TKO IPAChina

SILVER WINNERS

WangQin
Liuxi Hazy IpaChina

France

Country WinnerBrasserie D'Orville
Hoppy PonyFrance

"Orange in colour. Notes of resin on the nose, which come through on the palate as a very soft piney flavour. The finish is subtle and hoppy. Very drinkable."

GOLD WINNERS

La Brasserie Fondamentale
L.B.F. I.P.A.France

SILVER WINNERS

Jenlain
Session IPAFrance

FrogBeer
Kapow !France

BRONZE WINNERS

Brasserie Sainte Mère Eglise
Utah BeerFrance

Meteor
IPAFrance

Nonne
APAFrance

Germany

Country WinnerMaisel & Friends
IPAGermany

SILVER WINNERS

Welde Brauspezialitäten
IPAGermany

CREW Republic
In Your FaceGermany

BRONZE WINNERS

Schwarzbräu
SelectGermany

Vulkan
India Pale AleGermany

Bach´s
BulldozerGermany

Italy

BRONZE WINNERS

Birra del Borgo
ReAle ExtraItaly

Japan

Country WinnerMinoh Beer
Osaru IPAJapan

SILVER WINNERS

Aqula Brauhaus Akita
Namahage IpaJapan

BRONZE WINNERS

Kirishima Beer
Fun Fan Brew IPAJapan

Korea, Republic Of

Country WinnerPlatinum
Gamechanger IPAKorea, Republic Of

"Aromas of resin and orange peel, with hops emerging. Sweetness hits on the palate, followed by herbs and full-circle back to the resin, before ending with a very dry finish."

Poland

SILVER WINNERS

Browar Port Gdynia
West Coast IPAPoland

Portugal

Country WinnerDois Corvos
Creature IPAPortugal

"Very fruit-forward and juicy on the nose and palate; it has a pleasant mouthwatering quality to it. Juicy and fruity taste, with a full mouthfeel. Clean beer with some bitterness and alcohol heat in the finish. "

Spain

Country WinnerSan Miguel
Yakima Valley De San MiguelSpain

"Good head retention, hazy pale orange in colour. Toasty and fruity, with pine, resin and grass. High bitterness. All elements are there; this is a good example of the style."

SILVER WINNERS

Cruzcampo
Andalusian IPASpain

Nómada Brewing
PetricorSpain

BRONZE WINNERS

Complot
Spain

Olañeta
Ipa Ddh West CoastSpain

United Kingdom

Country WinnerHawkshead Brewery
Route 590United Kingdom

"Golden in colour, with a slight haze and a strong thick foam. There are resinous, piney hop aromas, and plenty of fresh and inviting hoppy notes as well. Floral and citrus, tasting like it smells, balancing tart, zesty hops and biscuity malt. "