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World Beer Awards 2024

Winners

World's Best Imperial Stout

World's Best Imperial Stout
Country Winner
Weiherer/Cervejaria Bamberg
Zapfenduster

Germany

"A deep, dark beer with vanilla-coloured foam, this has inviting aromas of dried fruits, coffee and dark chocolate, with a balanced hint of roast. Malt is prominent on the palate without overwhelming roastiness, and a satisifying finish contributes to the rich experience. An excellent example of its style."

Belgium

Country Winner
Country WinnerGulden Draak
Imperial Stout
Belgium
"Very dark amber, pushing the boundaries of the style's acceptable colour. The aroma is rich with stewed fruit and a noticeable booziness. On the palate, it is sweet and boozy, lacking the expected roastiness of an Imperial Stout but still offers a complex, entertaining experience. The body is medium-high, with flavours of caramel, apple, raisins, and some chocolate."

GOLD WINNERS

Brazil

Country Winner
Country WinnerDenker
Imperial Stout
Brazil
"There is a faint coconut aroma that suggests oak ageing. On the palate intense toasty notes alongside suggestions of toffee, dark chocolate, coffee and vanilla. Medium-bodied, moderate bitterness with a slight sweetness in the finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Caracu
Brazil

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BRONZE WINNERS

Chile

Country Winner
Country WinnerCuello Negro
Stout
Chile
"Aroma features notes of chocolate, cocoa, and coffee, complemented by light hops with an earthy profile. The flavour profile showcases a cocoa and espresso coffee character, balanced by moderate hop flavours of earthy and herbal/floral notes. The beer has a light hop bitterness in harmony with malts, leading to a dry finish."

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China

"This deep dark brown stout features a soft tan head and legs on the glass. The nose reveals classic aromas of chocolate and coffee, with hints of vanilla. The mouthfeel begins sweet and ends with a lingering chocolate and cocoa finish. Sweetness persists throughout, complemented by bourbon flavors. A nice warmth lingers, enhancing the overall complexities."

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England

France

Country Winner
Country WinnerLa Rainette
Ugol
France
"Almost black with a medium-lasting beige head with vanilla coconut and cream aroma, some dark malts in the mouth, notably creamy and well carbonated palate with some flavors of caramel, toffee, chocolate and tea. A hint of bourbon, quite sweet, with a warm finish. Very drinkable."

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Italy

Country Winner
Country WinnerBirrificio del Ducato
Verdi
Italy
"As dark as a moonless night, with cooking chocolate and vanilla aromas, the palate reveals burnt sugar, vanilla, coconut, chocolate, mocha coffee, and heaps of roasted character, leading to a dry bittersweet finish."

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Myanmar

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Netherlands

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Portugal

Country Winner
Country WinnerPraxis
Imperial Stout
Portugal
"The beer pours dark brown with a brown head with aromas of toast, chocolate, and dried fruits. The palate reveals a hint of umami together with notes of chocolate, mocha coffee, vanilla, and a delightful roastiness leading to a dry, bittersweet finish rounding out this well-balanced imperial beer."

GOLD WINNERS

United States

GOLD WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
No-Li
Wrecking Ball
United States