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World Beer Awards 2019

Winners

World's Best Pale Golden Ale

World's Best Pale Golden Ale
Country Winner
Rising Sons Brewery
Dreamcatcher

Republic of Ireland

"Dark amber in colour. Apricots on the nose, sweet fruity esters and candied peel. Bitterness coming through in mid palate with bready flavours and a soft carbonation. Medium finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Brewmaster
Red Ale
Republic of Ireland
Gold
McGargles
Rosie's Pale Ale
Republic of Ireland

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Roadworks
Pale Ale
Republic of Ireland
Bronze
Franciscan Well
Rebel Red
Republic of Ireland

Argentina

Country Winner
Country WinnerTacuara
Blonde
Argentina

Australia

Country Winner
Country WinnerTinnies
Tropical XPA
Australia

Belgium

Country Winner
Country WinnerStrandgaper
Fris Blond
Belgium
"Pale golden in colour. Floral malts on the aroma with a hint of citrus and lemon. Very aromatic flavour with good amount of citrus. Very appealing. Spicy hops on the finish, light pepper. Well balanced and aromatic beer."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Atrium
PAM!
Belgium
Gold
Palm
0.0
Belgium
Gold
Ommegang
Belgium

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Leffe
Blond
Belgium
Silver
Ename
Pater
Belgium
Silver
Fourchette
Belgium
Silver
Malheur
10
Belgium

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Hapkin
Belgium
Bronze
MOAT
Belgium

Brazil

Canada

Chile

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Finland

Country Winner
Country WinnerHoppa
Blonde Ale
Finland

France

Germany

Japan

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Korea, Republic Of

Country Winner
Country WinnerPlatinum
Young Boss
Korea, Republic Of
"Golden coloured with a good amount of carbonation. Savory aromas with lots of yeast and a low hop character. Citrus and grains in flavour, moderate carbonation. Medium long finish."

Russian Federation

Country Winner
Country WinnerTrekhgornoe
Original
Russian Federation
"Dark golden in colour. Subtle notes of hop and stone fruit on the nose. Caramel and grain flavours with a good amount of warming alcohol. Candied peel sweetness towards the end. Short finish."

Singapore

Country Winner
Country WinnerBrewlander
Hope
Singapore
"Golden with a good carbonation. Faint citrus, grains and herbs on the nose. Medium bodied, balanced with grainy malts and citrus flavours. Long lasting finish. Nice example of the style."

Spain

Country Winner
Country WinnerCervezas Vandalia
Perla
Spain
"Nice golden in colour with a prickly carbonation. Slight savoury aromas with grass clippings. Buttery on the palate with grainy flavours and only a light bitterness. A touch of sweet fruit on the finish, lingering."

GOLD WINNERS

Switzerland

Country Winner
Country WinnerChopfab
Hell
Switzerland
"Golden in colour. A very faint nose with some stone fruit. Light bodied with a soft mouthfeel, hints of grains and citrus and low bitterness. Very short finish."

Taiwan

"Very dark golden. Lemon sherbert on the nose, almost Haribo like. Real berry flavours coming through in flavour with nicely toasted malts. Medium finish."

GOLD WINNERS

United Kingdom

Country Winner
Country WinnerMarston's Brewery
61 Deep Pale Ale
United Kingdom
"Bright and light golden in colour. Citrus hops on the nose. Some good hops in flavour with light citrus. Decent finish with lemon and grassy hops."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Hook Norton
Old Hooky
United Kingdom
Gold
Adnams
Ghost Ship 0.5%
United Kingdom

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Sharp's
Doom Bar
United Kingdom
Silver
Dream Factory
Pale Ale
United Kingdom
Silver
Harvey's
Best Bitter
United Kingdom
Silver
Wainwright
Golden Beer
United Kingdom

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Sadler's Ales
Hop Bomb
United Kingdom
Bronze
Laine Brew Co
Source
United Kingdom
Bronze
Adnams
Ghost Ship
United Kingdom
Bronze
Hook Norton
Hooky Gold
United Kingdom
Bronze
Sharp's
Atlantic
United Kingdom
Bronze
York Brewery
Guzzler
United Kingdom
Bronze
Big Drop
Pale Ale
United Kingdom

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