World Beer Awards 2020

World's Best Porter
Country Winner
Hyokoyashikinomori Brewery
Swan Lake Beer Porter
Japan

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SILVER WINNERS

Kirishima Beer
StoutJapan

Niseko Beer
Ezo PorterJapan

BRONZE WINNERS

SanktGallen
Brown PorterJapan

Austria

BRONZE WINNERS

Ottakringer Brauwerk
Black and ProudAustria

Brazil

SILVER WINNERS

Wäls
PetroleumBrazil

Al Fero Birrificio
Oatmeal StoutBrazil

Cervejaria Pratinha
DarkmoonBrazil

BRONZE WINNERS

Bohemia
EntreguerrasBrazil

Bohemia
Big BangBrazil

St. Patrick's Beer
Dry StoutBrazil

Caracu
Brazil

Canada

Country WinnerOkanagan
Spring PorterCanada

"Opaque deep brown with a tight tan head. The nose is quite reserved, even when warmed, with slight sweet raisin notes. The body is likewise on the sweet side, as to be expected, and there’s some roastiness, dark fruit, and a slight suggestion of tar on the finish. Smooth mouthfeel. "

GOLD WINNERS

La Voie Maltee
La CriminelleCanada

France

Country WinnerBrasserie Sainte Mère Eglise
Diamond LilyFrance

"Pours thick and opaque black with a very appealing, bountiful head. The nose is quite sweet, offering caramel, chocolate, and a rich cherry note. The flavour is robust and rich with a pleasing weight to it; it finally lapses into bitterness at the very end. A solid and tasty porter."

Spain

Country WinnerOctavo Arte
1521Spain

"Dark ruby red in colour, with a fine ‘espresso’ type mousse head and nice lacing. Aromas of earthy coffee, dark chocolate shavings, raisins, dark fruit and a spicy hint of asphalt. A medium mouthfeel, with a rich but surprisingly refreshing palate that mirrors the nose. Nice bitter coffee on the finish. "