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World Beer Awards 2023

Winners

World's Best Dark Lager

World's Best Dark Lager
Country Winner
SNO
SNOlynx

Canada

"A bold hop presence with earthy and slightly woody notes on the nose, alongside a hint of rosewater, plus chocolate, caramel and molasses. A little orange zest on the nose and palate complement a noticeable bitterness, offering a well-balanced, complex, e"

Austria

Country Winner
Country WinnerOttakringer
Dunkles
Austria
"Clear red-brown in colour, and presents well in the glass. Inviting aromas of redcurrant, dark fruits and chocolate continue onto the palate, with coffee hints and a medium-dry, short finish."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Stiegl
Pils
Austria

BRONZE WINNERS

Brazil

Country Winner
Country WinnerFredericia
Dunkel
Brazil
"Rich brown in colour with medium foaming stability, this beer offers a complex experience with aromas of toast, chestnut, light chocolate and almond. The well-balanced sweetness and bitterness lead to a dry, pleasant finish."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Spaten
Brazil
Silver
Corona
Brazil

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Noi
Nera
Brazil

China

Czech Republic

Country Winner
Country WinnerSamson 1795
Original Czech Dark Lager
Czech Republic
"Dark brown, presents well in the glass with good head retention. While the nose offers subtle cocoa hints, the taste is a delightful combination of coffee and chocolate with a medium-dry finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Bernard
Amber Lager
Czech Republic
Gold
Prazacka
Pale Lager
Czech Republic

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Bernard
Dark Lager
Czech Republic
Silver
Primátor
11 Ležák
Czech Republic
Silver
Svijany
Šlik
Czech Republic
Silver
Zubr
Classic
Czech Republic

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Bernard
Bohemian Lager
Czech Republic
Bronze
Bakalar
Premium Lager
Czech Republic
Bronze
Primátor
16 Exkluziv
Czech Republic
Bronze
Litovel
Moravan
Czech Republic

England

Country Winner
Country WinnerRound Corner
Gunmetal
England
"Lovely dark ruby, frothy head. Some dark chocolate and roasty aromas. Roasted character continues on to the palate, which is refreshing, with pleasing chocolate notes."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

France

Country Winner
Country WinnerLicorne
Black
France
"Ruby-coloured with moderate head. Unexpected notes of very sweet, raisin-like character dominate this sugar sweet beer."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Germany

"Bright golden yellow in colour, this beer is characterised by a distinctive bubblegum flavour profile with bitterness at the back."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Beck's
Pils
Germany
Silver
Hirsch
Pils
Germany
Silver
Camba
Hell
Germany

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Dab
Export
Germany
Bronze
Beck's
Gold
Germany
Bronze
Hirsch
Gold
Germany

Japan

Portugal

"Chestnut-coloured, clear, with good head retention. Aromatic blend of coffee and sweet malt in the nose. Full-bodied, rich and dry, featuring notes of coffee and chocolate and a lovely gentle balance of biscuit flavour, leading to a sweet finish. Overall, a well-balanced example of the style."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Spain

Switzerland

Country Winner
Country WinnerSchützengarten
Schwarzer Bär
Switzerland
"Deep brown with good head retention. Sweet malt and dark fruit on the nose and a deep, rich taste with cappuccino notes. A satisfying, flavoursome beer with a hit of dryness on the finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Egger Bier
Lager
Switzerland

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Boxer
Brunette
Switzerland
Bronze
Egger Bier
Hopfer
Switzerland

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