08/09/2026
Two categories that always give our judges plenty to talk about… IPA and Lager 🍺
They might be familiar names on a beer list, but there’s certainly nothing predictable about the winners this year.
From crisp, beautifully balanced lagers to IPAs showcasing everything we love about the style, these are the beers that rose to the top of their categories at the World Beer Awards 2026
It’s always great to see where the winners come from too - different breweries, different countries and very different approaches to brewing.
So, here are our Country and World’s Best Style Winners for IPA and Lager 🏆
A very well deserved congratulations to everyone featured in this round.
More winners still to come…