This year’s Trophy winners include entries from South Africa, Scotland, England, Japan, Mexico, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Canada and the USA, underlining the truly international reputation of the Awards.
Spring Valley Brewery was named Best Brewery, following its success with Juicy Hop, which also won The International Keg Ale Competition Trophy, sponsored by drinkworld. Bauman’s Cider was named Best Cider Mill, with Endless Harvest also taking The International Classic Cider Competition Trophy.
The London Guildhall was the magnificent setting for the Awards Ceremony of the International Brewing & Cider Awards, popularly known as the Beer and Cider Oscars. Under the watchful eye of the Host and Toastmaster the ceremony started with the medal presentations, before sampling the winning beverages in the crypt. The competition organizer BFBI hosted its National luncheon and awards ceremony, attended by over 400 professional brewers and cidermakers. Congratulations to all of the winners, medalists and all entrants alike!
Ruth Evans, Director of the International Brewing & Cider Awards, said:
“The Trophy Winners represent the very highest standard of brewing and cider making from this year’s competition. Each has already achieved Gold Medal status, so to be selected as a Trophy Winner is a remarkable achievement. These awards are judged by industry professionals and are recognized around the world as a true mark of excellence.”
The competition, which dates back to 1886, has a long history of championing the world’s best brewers and cider-makers, and its unique approach to the judging process sets it apart from other awards, earning it the reputation as the ‘Oscars’ of the brewing and cider world. The 2026 medal winners were announced on 6 March 2026, following judging from 3–5 March, with the Awards Ceremony taking place on 20 May 2026.
A full list of all 2026 medal and trophy winners can be found on The International Brewing & Cider Awards’ website, below.
The International Brewing & Cider Awards 2026 are supported by headline sponsors; Krones and Vigo. Trophy sponsors include; British Guild of Beer Writers, BFBI, drinkworld, All Party Parliamentary Beer Group, Institute of Brewing & Distilling, Brauwelt, Barth Haas Group, The Morning Advertiser, Lallemand Oenology, BrauBeviale.
