The results for the International Beer Challenge (IBC) have now been revealed, with Old Ale from Harvey & Son (Lewes) Ltd winning Supreme Champion in the Taste Awards. 

This year the competition received entries from close to 30 countries with 20 gold medals awarded across the Taste and Design & Packaging awards.  

Within this, Hobgoblin was awarded a gold medal in the Design and Packaging Awards, receiving the highest score for its range of cans.  

Meanwhile, the Supreme Champion Brewer award went to Cervejaria Denker from Brazil.  

TASTE AWARDS 

The Supreme Champion for taste was chosen from the gold medal winners by the senior judging panel.   

On the entries, IBC chair Jeff Evans, said: “It’s always a pleasure to be chair of the judges for the IBC. It’s a job I’ve been doing for 23 years, and I’ve enjoyed this year’s competition as much as any. 

“We had some truly knowledgeable judges on the team this year, and they tasted beers from around 30 countries, sampling ales, lagers, stouts, wheat beers and more from places such as Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Taiwan, Lithuania, Japan, Paraguay, South Africa and Australia, as well as renowned beer-drinking nations such as Germany, Belgium, the USA and the UK. 

“To win a medal of any colour in the IBC is not easy, because all the judges on a table have to agree on the decision, so I congratulate all the successful breweries and hope that the awards help them spread the word about their exceptional beers.” 

Supreme Champion 
Old Ale, Harvey & Son (Lewes) Ltd 

Best Lager up to 5%  
Patagonia Amber Lager, Cervezaria Patagonia 

Best Lager above 5%  
San Miguel Especial, Mahou San Miguel 

Best Flavoured Beer  
Recurring Dream, Siren Craft Brew 

Best Speciality Beer 
 Mahou Barrica Bourbon, Mahou 

Best Ale up to 5% 
 Old Ale, Harvey & Son (Lewes) Ltd 

Best Ale above 5% 
 Urbrew Adventure (Classic) Strong Ale, Urbrew (China) Craft Beer Co Ltd 

Best Stout or Porter 
 Prince of Denmark, Harvey & Son (Lewes) Ltd 

BREWER AWARDS 

This year, IBC gave five Brewer Awards based on a company’s accumulation of medals and its points score. 

Brewer of the Year: Africa 
Highly Commended for ABInBev Africa (Ghana) 

Brewer of the Year: Asia 
Urbrew 

Brewer of the Year: Australasia 
Highly Commended for Prancing Pony 

Brewer of the Year: Europe 
Hertog Jan 

Brewer of the Year: North America 
Highly Commended for Athletic Brewing 

Brewer of the Year: South America 
Cervejaria Denker 

Brewer of the Year: UK 
Harvey and Son 

Supreme Champion Brewer: 
Cervejaria Denker 

UK Retailer of the Year: 
Highly Commended for Aldi 

Independent Importer of the year: UK 
Highly Commended for Branded Drinks 

Glenn Payne Rising Star Award: 
Highly Commended for Goxoa 

For the full list of medal winners, visit internationalbeerchallenge.com