World Beer Awards 2016

World's Best Herb & Spice Flavoured Beer
United Kingdom's Best Herb & Spice Flavoured Beer
Nasu Kohgen
Belgian White
Japan

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GOLD WINNERS

Kure Beer
AltJapan

Matsue Beer Hearn
WeizenJapan

Fujizakura Heights Beer
WeizenJapan

Japan - German-style Pale Lager - Gold Medal

Mojiko Retro
PilsnerJapan

Kure Beer
KoelschJapan

Preston Ale
Brown AleJapan

Matsue Beer
Pale AleJapan

Isekadoya Brewery
StoutJapan

Japan - Sweet / Milk / Oatmeal Stout - Gold Medal

Matsue Beer Hearn
Enmusubeer StoutJapan

SILVER WINNERS

Japan - Bavarian Hefeweiss - Silver Medal

Mojiko Retro
WeizenJapan

Japan - German-style Pale Lager - Silver Medal

Fujizakura Heights Beer
PilsJapan

Isekadoya Brewery
Imperial Red AleJapan

Japan

Preston Ale
Irish AleJapan

BRONZE WINNERS

Japan - Bavarian Hefeweiss - Bronze Medal

Yatsugatake Brewery
Touch Down WeissJapan

Japan - German-style Pale Lager - Bronze Medal

Kure Beer
PilsnerJapan

Wind Valley Brewery
Izu AleJapan

Brazil

Brazil's Best Herb & Spice Flavoured BeerBohemia
Caá-YariBrazil

"Pale golden. Sweet malt, boiled sweets and herbs coming through in the aroma. Very sweet with herbs on the palate. Bold."

Canada

Canada's Best Herb & Spice Flavoured BeerBrasserie Dunham
Saison Fleurs SauvagesCanada

"Pale blonde in colour and lemon dominates in the light toasted, bready aroma. Flavour offers a touch of honey, mild tartnesss with a soft, dry, peppery finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Canada - Honey & Maple Flavoured Beer - Gold Medal

La Voie Maltee
La Pure-LaineCanada

SILVER WINNERS

Canada - Fruit & Vegetable Flavoured Beer - Silver Medal

Unibroue
Éphémère AppleCanada

Canada - Honey & Maple Flavoured Beer - Silver Medal

Okanagan Spring
Honey KölschCanada

BRONZE WINNERS

Canada - Fruit & Vegetable Flavoured Beer - Bronze Medal

La Voie Maltee
La Rabat-JoieCanada

Amsterdam
Double TempestCanada

Denmark

Denmark's Best Herb & Spice Flavoured BeerMidtfyns Bryghus
Chili Tripel GhostDenmark

"Deep rose golden colour. Aromas of almost a fortified beer, liqueur like. Quite pleasant as a sipper."

GOLD WINNERS

Midtfyns Bryghus
Barley Wine Caroni Barrel AgedDenmark

France

GOLD WINNERS

COLOMBA
France

SILVER WINNERS

France - Fruit & Vegetable Flavoured Beer - Silver Medal

Grimbergen
RougeFrance

France - Herb & Spice Flavoured Beer - Silver Medal

FrogBeer
Ginger TwistFrance

France - Seasonal Pale Ale - Silver Medal

Meteor
Bière de PrintempsFrance

BRONZE WINNERS

France - Fruit & Vegetable Flavoured Beer - Bronze Medal

BS
Myrtille BIOFrance

Netherlands

Netherlands' Best Herb & Spice Flavoured BeerJopen
Koyt GruitbierNetherlands

"Bright red in colour. Big melanoidin, Munich-style aroma. Very sweet with spices coming through. Toasty character grows and lingers."

Republic of Ireland

Ireland's Best Bière de Garde / SaisonDungarvan Brewing Company
Seaweed SaisonRepublic of Ireland

"Hazy golden. Spicy hops dominate. Tartness is refreshing followed by a gently warming alcohol. Slight sourness is hidden in there."

GOLD WINNERS

Franciscan Well Brewery
Jameson Pale AleRepublic of Ireland

Spain

Spain's Best Herb & Spice Flavoured BeerAmbar
PicanteSpain

"Hazy yellow golden colour. Gentle sweet malt and spice aroma. Very sweet malt with warming spices in the body. Spice lingers in the finish, almost intensifying. Very good."