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World Beer Awards 2024

Winners

World's Best Classic Pilsener

World's Best Classic Pilsener
Country Winner
Perlenbacher
Pilsner Lager

France

"Bright and pale gold color in color with a creamy aroma and hints of honey. The taste is citrusy, with notes of orange and a slight herbal undertone. The finish is pleasant, with a lingering bitterness that invites another sip. The beer has a floral and lightly lemony character, with a cracker and bread flavors. It has a balanced mouthfeel with medium bitterness and a slightly low carbonation level. Overall, it is well-balanced and very drinkable."

Austria

Country Winner
Country WinnerStiegl
Pils
Austria
"Nice bright yellow in appearance with a sticky white head that enhances its visual appeal. The palate offers pleasant citrus and orange flavours, with a smooth drinkability. The lingering bitterness adds character and balances the sweetness, contributing to a good mouthfeel that persists through the finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Stiegl
Pils
Austria

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Stiegl
Hell
Austria

Belgium

Country Winner
Country WinnerPax
Pils
Belgium
"This beer is pale gold with a clean aroma with medium-low spicy and herbal hops. The malt provides a perfect backdrop for the spicy peppery hops, opening up to fruity notes reminiscent of honey. The taste is complemented by a dry and crisp finish, with refreshing qualities that invite another sip."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Budweiser
Belgium
Gold
Pax
Pils
Belgium

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Maes
Pils
Belgium

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Jupiler
Belgium
Bronze
Roman
Pils
Belgium

Brazil

Country Winner
Country WinnerCerveja Stannis
Stannis Pilsner
Brazil
"This golden beer has a well-retained head and a neutral, clean aroma and flavour with balanced sweetness and bitterness. It's very light-bodied, with biscuit-like malt and floral hops. Slight residual sweetness and buttery diacetyl are evident in a moderately bitter finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Spaten
Brazil
Gold
Noi
Oro
Brazil
Gold
Corona
Brazil

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Skol
Brazil
Silver
Budweiser
Brazil

BRONZE WINNERS

Canada

Country Winner
Country WinnerLa Voie Maltee
La Praguematique
Canada
"This golden beer is very slightly hazy with a thin white head and very fine carbonation. A pleasant aroma has white flowers, fresh cereal and light honey. Lightly perfumed floral notes are upfront on the refreshing palate, with melon white bread, and crackers, followed by a crisp, citrussy finish."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Chile

"Bright gold in colour. Moderate malt and citrus notes on the nose. Palate offers malt and citrus with a lingering bitterness that includes a welcome minerality. A well-balanced and complex beer."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Becker
Chile

BRONZE WINNERS

China

Country Winner
Country WinnerBrooklyn
Pilsner
China
"Neutral aroma with floral notes and a hint of salty acidity. The flavour is light, with spicy-herbal hops and medium-low bitterness, finishing with a pronounced mineral and almost salty character. The pale straw colour, light body, and assertive hopping are complemented by a peppery note and good carbonation."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

England

Country Winner
Country WinnerRound Corner Brewing Ltd
Frisby
England
"Crystal clear with a straw to golden hue and a small white head, it has light lemony and bready notes. The taste is refreshingly bitter with herbal notes from the hops. It finishes dry with a light mouthfeel, encouraging further sips."

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SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Finland

Country Winner
Country WinnerSlava! Pils
Finland
"The beer presents well in the glass with a clear, light golden colour and a medium-lasting white head. The aroma has hints of floral hops and lemon citrus and a touch of paper. The taste offers a nice bitterness with a dry finish, although the bitterness lingers in the mouth. Good carbonation and body."

GOLD WINNERS

Georgia

SILVER WINNERS

Germany

Country Winner
Country WinnerKarlsberg
Urpils
Germany
"The vibrant golden beer offers a clear vision of a classic pilsner with citrusy notes and refreshing carbonization. It has perfect body at the beginning and a drying finish, making it a very decent and crisp choice. While high on bitterness and low on hop, its flowery notes are reserved though the beer still maintains a good citrus character."

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

Ireland

Country Winner
Country WinnerStrana
Pilsner
Ireland
"Light blonde colour with a delicate head that holds well. The nose is subtle, offering a refined introduction to the experience. The palate is well-balanced, with medium-low hop and malt flavours, creating a harmonious blend. The finish is dry, which complements the overall clean fermentation and makes it a refreshing and enjoyable beer."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Japan

Korea, Republic Of

Country Winner
Country WinnerLotte Chilsung
Kloud Original
Korea, Republic Of
"A clean, clear light blond beer with an open white head, offering delicate biscuit notes and citrus hops in the aroma. The palate is soft, with a gentle blend of malt and hops leading to a refreshing finish, balanced by a medium bitterness. Good foam adds to the overall 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

Lebanon

Country Winner
Country WinnerElmir Craft Beer
Pilsner
Lebanon
"A hazy, light blonde beer with a bright, open white head. The aroma features delicate hints of lemon drops. On the palate, it starts with a sweet malt-forward profile that transitions smoothly to a dry finish. The beer is visually appealing, and the foam is commendable. The hop flavour is well-developed, and the bitterness is balanced, providing a pleasant drinking experience."

GOLD WINNERS

Lithuania

Country Winner
Country WinnerGubernija
German-Pils Pilsner
Lithuania
"A clean, light blonde beer with a bright white head and good clarity. The nose features grainy malt notes. The palate is light with some malt presence, leading to a quick finish. It has a nice gold colour, with a medium hop and malt flavour, and a balanced bitterness."

GOLD WINNERS

Myanmar

Country Winner
Country WinnerMyanmar
Premium
Myanmar
"This clear, light blond beer features a firm white head and hints of pear on the nose. The mouthfeel is satisfying with good carbonation, then a bitter lemon note emerges on the finish. The beer offers medium-low hop and malt flavors, along with a medium bitterness, resulting in a well-balanced profile."

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SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Netherlands

Country Winner
Country WinnerBavaria
Pilsener
Netherlands
"This beer presents beautifully with a smooth palate, offering notes of cracker and corn. It has a low hop character and bitterness, with a subtle green apple undertone. The beer features a steady, compact head and a subdued aroma of wheat and floral hops. The taste is malty with a supportive bitterness. It has low carbonation, a clear blond appearance, and a well-balanced malty nose. Creamy and dry with a bitter finish, this beer is highly drinkable."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
8.6
Original
Netherlands
Gold
Bavaria
Pilsener
Netherlands

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Maris
Hoppy Lager
Netherlands
Bronze
Noordt
Bok
Netherlands

Philippines

Country Winner
Country WinnerEngkanto Brewery
Live It Up Lager
Philippines
"The beer offers a low level spice and herbaceousness on the aroma, A light malty background gives way to an overplay of hops, herbal notes, and a firm lingering bitterness. The medium-light body and medium carbonation make for a refreshing, snappy experience."

GOLD WINNERS

Portugal

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Praxis
Onyx
Portugal

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Praxis
Ambar
Portugal

Scotland

Country Winner
Country WinnerInnis & Gunn
Lager Beer
Scotland
"Golden and shining in colour with a nice head of foam. The aroma is spiced and hoppy, with no dominant malty characteristics. It features a rich straw colour and a gentle hoppy astringency at the finish. The carbonation is pleasant, and the light body contributes to an easy-drinking experience. Despite some sourness, the beer remains approachable"

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Spain

Country Winner
Country WinnerMahou
Sin Filtrar
Spain
"Nice gold colour with good white foam. The beer has a pleasant malt aroma with fruity and floral notes. It features a balanced taste with medium body and carbonation. The bitterness is well-managed, providing a clean finish."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Moritz
7
Spain

Switzerland

Country Winner
Country WinnerSchützengarten
Edelspez
Switzerland
"A bright gold beer with an excellent white foam crown, sustained visible carbonation, a citrusy lemon aroma, good malt and more citrus on the palate and a near-perfectly balanced lightly astringent bitterness on the finish with gently drying hops. An excellent example of its style."

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

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Federbrau
Thailand

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Chang
Classic
Thailand

Vietnam

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS