International Beer Challenge medal: Supreme Champion Brewer 2026.

Awards

Supreme Champion Brewer 2026.

Awarded by the International Beer Challenge.

George, the Hofmeister bear, sitting in a wooden armchair in a dark suit, white shirt and trilby, legs crossed. Photographed in black and white.

The world's best lager.* Fur real.

*As judged by the International Wine & Spirit Competition.

International Beer Challenge 2026

  • Supreme Champion Brewer 2026
  • Brewer of the Year — Europe
  • Weisse, 5.1% ABV — Gold and the Trophy for Best Wheat Beer
  • Bearly Any, 0.5% ABV — Gold

International Wine & Spirit Competition

  • Helles, 5% ABV — World's Best Lager*

*As judged by the International Wine & Spirit Competition.