World Beer Awards 2020

World's Best IPA American Style
Country Winner
Rye River Seasonal
Miami J IPA
Republic of Ireland

"Hazy and pale golden with a good head. Really nice tropical notes on the nose which follow through to the palate, alongside Seville oranges and a hint of spice. It certainly belies its strength and concludes with a pleasing, lingering hoppiness."

Select Year

GOLD WINNERS

12 Acres
Far Side Hazy IPARepublic of Ireland

Eight Degrees
CitraRepublic of Ireland

SILVER WINNERS

Roadworks
IPARepublic of Ireland

McGargles
Francis' Big Bangin' IPARepublic of Ireland

Rye River Brewing Co
Retro IPARepublic of Ireland

Brown Bear
Double IPARepublic of Ireland

Rye River Brewing Co
Session IPARepublic of Ireland

BRONZE WINNERS

Grafters
Working Day IPARepublic of Ireland

Roadworks
West Coast IPARepublic of Ireland

Eight Degrees
The Full IrishRepublic of Ireland

O'Shea's
Trick of the Light, Session IPARepublic of Ireland

Brewmaster Beer
American AleRepublic of Ireland

Rascals Brewing
Yankee WhiteRepublic of Ireland

Brazil

Country WinnerLeopoldina
IPABrazil

"Aromas slightly muted, but there are some orange notes on the nose, as well as some piney citrus notes and malt. Very well-carbonated. Good bitterness on the finish, and good hop flavours. Well-attenuated."

GOLD WINNERS

Stanley Park Brewing
Trail Hopper IPACanada

Bench Brewing
Short Hills East Coast IPACanada

SILVER WINNERS

Amsterdam
Space InvaderCanada

La Voie Maltee
La Soutien-GorgeCanada

Thornbury
Clark is in SessionCanada

Microbrasserie Le Trou du diable
Les quatre surfeurs de l'ApocalypsoCanada

BRONZE WINNERS

Microbrasserie Le Trou du Diable
SMaSH CitraCanada

Indie Alehouse
Cock PuncherCanada

Lagabière
Ta Moins ForteCanada

Lagabière
Ta Plus MeilleureCanada

China

Country WinnerNBeer
AUV Double IPAChina

"Well-carbonated, citrusy and hoppy. Peach and tropical aromas; exactly what you want from the style. Punchy and alive in presentation. Pours a slightly hazy orange with a fluffy, off-white head, and offers a tangy, hoppy, long aftertaste. "

GOLD WINNERS

Boxing Cat
TKO IPAChina

SILVER WINNERS

WangQin
Liuxi Hazy IpaChina

Boxing Cat
Flipping Mango Hazy IPAChina

BRONZE WINNERS

Master Gao Brewing
Baby IPAChina

Zx Ventures AB-Inbev Wuhan
Duck Duck GooseChina

COFCO Malt
The morning of malt plantChina

France

Country WinnerBrasserie D'Orville
Hoppy PonyFrance

"Orange in colour. Notes of resin on the nose, which come through on the palate as a very soft piney flavour. The finish is subtle and hoppy. Very drinkable."

GOLD WINNERS

La Brasserie Fondamentale
L.B.F. I.P.A.France

SILVER WINNERS

Jenlain
Session IPAFrance

FrogBeer
Kapow !France

FrogBeer
Thawack !France

Goudale
IPAFrance

Erasmus
IPAFrance

Phinaert
Strong IpaFrance

BRONZE WINNERS

Brasserie Sainte Mère Eglise
Utah BeerFrance

Meteor
IPAFrance

Nonne
APAFrance

Ninkasi
French IPAFrance

Jenlain
Amber IPAFrance

Brasserie Du Pays Flamand
#777France

Brasserie Des Cimes
Rye I.P.AFrance

La Brasserie Fondamentale
L.B.F. Session IPAFrance

Germany

Country WinnerMaisel & Friends
IPAGermany

SILVER WINNERS

Welde Brauspezialitäten
IPAGermany

CREW Republic
In Your FaceGermany

BRONZE WINNERS

Schwarzbräu
SelectGermany

Vulkan
India Pale AleGermany

Bach´s
BulldozerGermany

Italy

BRONZE WINNERS

Birra del Borgo
ReAle ExtraItaly

Birra Morena
IPAItaly

Japan

Country WinnerMinoh Beer
Osaru IPAJapan

SILVER WINNERS

Aqula Brauhaus Akita
Namahage IpaJapan

SanktGallen
Amabie IpaJapan

Minoh Beer
W-IPAJapan

BRONZE WINNERS

Kirishima Beer
Fun Fan Brew IPAJapan

Korea, Republic Of

Country WinnerPlatinum
Gamechanger IPAKorea, Republic Of

"Aromas of resin and orange peel, with hops emerging. Sweetness hits on the palate, followed by herbs and full-circle back to the resin, before ending with a very dry finish."

SILVER WINNERS

Platinum
SunsetKorea, Republic Of

Poland

SILVER WINNERS

Browar Port Gdynia
West Coast IPAPoland

BRONZE WINNERS

Grimbergen
Belgian Pale Ale - Lower ABVPoland

Portugal

Country WinnerDois Corvos
Creature IPAPortugal

"Very fruit-forward and juicy on the nose and palate; it has a pleasant mouthwatering quality to it. Juicy and fruity taste, with a full mouthfeel. Clean beer with some bitterness and alcohol heat in the finish. "

Spain

Country WinnerSan Miguel
Yakima Valley De San MiguelSpain

"Good head retention, hazy pale orange in colour. Toasty and fruity, with pine, resin and grass. High bitterness. All elements are there; this is a good example of the style."

SILVER WINNERS

Cruzcampo
Andalusian IPASpain

Nómada Brewing
PetricorSpain

BRONZE WINNERS

Complot
Spain

Olañeta
Ipa Ddh West CoastSpain

Mahou
Cinco Estrellas Session IPASpain

United Kingdom

Country WinnerHawkshead Brewery
Route 590United Kingdom

"Golden in colour, with a slight haze and a strong thick foam. There are resinous, piney hop aromas, and plenty of fresh and inviting hoppy notes as well. Floral and citrus, tasting like it smells, balancing tart, zesty hops and biscuity malt. "