World Beer Awards 2018

World's Best Herb & Spice Flavoured Beer
Country Winner
Al Fero
Witbier
Brazil

"Fresh basil and herbs on the nose and on the palate. Light in body with a low acidity and astringency. Malt notes are dominant with wheat notes coming through"

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Belgium

Country WinnerGlezia
9Belgium

GOLD WINNERS

Kriekenbier
WheatBelgium

SILVER WINNERS

Hoegaarden
RoseeBelgium

Canada

Country WinnerMuskoka Brewery
Hit Me With Your Best PotCanada

GOLD WINNERS

Microbrasserie du Lac-Saint-Jean
Assemblage OrangeCanada

Muskoka Brewery
Summerweiss Tropical WheatCanada

Muskoka Brewery
Cool as CukeCanada

Le Bilboquet
AffriolanteCanada

Les Trois Mousquetaires
Porter Baltique Édition spéciale 2017Canada

Corsaire
Oreille de CrisseCanada

SILVER WINNERS

Unibroue
Éphémère Fraise & RhubarbeCanada

Camerons
Early Bird Breakfast Barley WineCanada

China

Country WinnerKaiba
Jasmine Tea AleChina

"Floral and tea aromas on the nose. Florals continue in taste with some malt sweetness and herbs coming through towards the end. Dry finish."

SILVER WINNERS

Boxing Cat
Lookie Loo Watermelon Summer AleChina

Kaiba
Passionfruit LagerChina

Finland

Country WinnerOrion
Hemp AleFinland

France

Country WinnerLa Burdigala
Blanche aux Fleurs de SureauFrance

"Delicate aroma with light elderflower notes. Subtle malt sweetness in the mouth which leads into a dryness. Well made."

GOLD WINNERS

Cap d'Ona
Wood Aged IPA AmbréeFrance

Folle des Bois
fruits beerFrance

FrogBeer
Zonk !France

SILVER WINNERS

Cap d'Ona
Bière d'automneFrance

Cap d'Ona
Rousse Au Marron De NoëlFrance

FrogBeer
Apricot WheatFrance

G de Goudale Rhum finish
Belgian Style StrongFrance

La Burdigala
Ambrée au MielFrance

Mont Blanc
La BleueFrance

Mont Blanc
La VioletteFrance

BRONZE WINNERS

Alaryk
Bière d'HiverFrance

Brasseurs Savoyards
Blanche Bio Aromatisée à la MyrtilleFrance

Iceland

SILVER WINNERS

Borg Brugghus
SnorriIceland

Italy

Country WinnerBirra Morena
UnicaItaly

"Nice basil and ginger in aroma and flavour which linger on the mouth. Balanced light beer, very drinkable."

Japan

Country WinnerSanktGallen
Sweet Vanilla StoutJapan

GOLD WINNERS

Iwate Kura Beer
Japanese Herb Ale SanshoJapan

Nasukohgen Beer
Ichigo AleJapan

SILVER WINNERS

Hideji Beer Brewery
Hyuganatsu LagerJapan

BRONZE WINNERS

Hideji Beer Brewery
Yuzu AleJapan

Yamaguchi Beer
Hagi Yuzu AleJapan

Mexico

Country WinnerDos Equis
Mexican Pale Ale with Chili LimeMexico

Netherlands

Country WinnerLowlander Beer
Ginger BeerNetherlands

GOLD WINNERS

Hertog Jan
Grand Prestige Vatgerijpt 2017 BourbonNetherlands

SILVER WINNERS

Bronckhorster Brok in de keel (Auchentoshan Barrel-Aged)
Netherlands

Russian Federation

SILVER WINNERS

Trekhgornoe
Manufacturny AleRussian Federation

Taiwan

Country WinnerAlechemist
Tana JadeTaiwan

"Lemongrass aroma and flavour with herbal and rosemary notes. Helps light and lighten the beer. The bitterness balanced well with the hops bitterness. Quite balanced with a dry finish."