- By Ridam Sharma
- Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:53 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
List of Award Winning Beers Made In India: The Indian beer market has seen a magnificent boom in recent years, with many local breweries churning out the best possible business, they have also gained international acclaim. The award-winning beers highlight the diversity and excellence of India's beer industry. The breweries are now made beyond conventional styles and experimenting with new flavours. Whether you're a beer connoisseur or just a beer enthusiast, let’s look at the curated list of the top 10 best award-winning beers made in India along with their achievements and distinctive features.
Check out the list of the top 10 award-winning beers in India:
1. International Light Lager
Made in Bangalore, India, International Light Lager (Gold) by Long Boat Brewing Co. beer truly stands out among Indian crafted beers because of its clean and crisp flavour. It has also won the gold medal at the Brewer World Conclave 2023.
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International Light Lager (Image Credit: Long Boat Brewing Co.)
2. Munich Helles
Mannheim Craft Brewery situated in Bangalore, India specialises in specialises in making traditional German beers with perfection, which gives off a malty and smooth taste of Munich Helles. It won the gold medal for Munich Helles at the Beer of India Awards 2023.
Munich Helles (Image Credit: Mannheim Craft Brewery)
3. Czech Pilsner
Drifters Breweries's Czech Pilsner is famous for its crisp finish and balanced bitterness. The brewery is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Czech Pilsner also won a gold medal at the Beer of India Awards 2023.
Czech Pilsner (Image Credit: Drifters Brewing Company)
4. Bira 91
Made In India Beer has diverse flavours, from citrusy and spicy wheat beer to crisp and refreshing lager with piney aromas. The famous beer among youth has bagged 9 awards at the prestigious World Beer Awards 2024, which is often considered as the ‘Oscars of the beer world’.
Bira 91 (Image Credit: Bira 91)
5. Hefeweizen/German Wheat
Kimaya's Hefeweizen is famous for its cloudy texture and fruity flavours. The uniquely brewed beer is widely loved among craft beer drinkers. This beer received the gold medal in Hefeweizen/German Wheat in the Beer of India Awards 2023.
Kimaya's Hefeweizen (Image Credit: Hefeweizen)
6. Kati Patang
Indian craft beer Kati Patang recently garnered widespread global recognition at the New York International Beer Competition (NYIBC) after winning the gold medal for its Saffron Lager, which highlighted the taste of Kashmiri saffron. It was also named the ‘India Brewery of the Year’.
Kati Patang (Image Credit: Kati Patang)
7. Geist Rauch-a-Fella
Bengaluru-based Geist Rauch-a-Fella by Geist Brewing Co. is a Franconia-style smoked wheat beer. The brand announced in December 2024 that its brewery has been awarded the Silver Award in the Smoke Beer category at the renowned European Beer Star 2024. The beer created history as it was the first in India to win at the European Beer Star Awards.
Geist Rauch-a-Fella (Image Credit: Geist Brewing Co.)
8. Kingfisher
In 2024, India’s one of the oldest beer brands, Kingfisher won big at the prestigious World Beer Awards. It grabbed all gold, silver and bronze awards, including the Gold Medal for UB Ellora’s Kingfisher Strong, the Silver Medal for UB Taloja’s Kingfisher Lager Beer, and the Bronze Medal for UB Chamundi’s Kingfisher Ultra.
Kingfisher (Image Credit: Kingfisher)
9. Fruited Sour
Alchemy Bangalore's Fruited Sour is liked around India for its sour and fruity tastes. It also provides a refreshing alternative to conventional beers. Fruited Sour beer won the gold medal at the Beer of India Awards 2023, all thanks to its uniquely brewed blend.
Fruited Sour (Image Credit: Alchemy)
10. Belgian Witbier
BLR Brewing Co.'s Belgian Witbier from Bangalore and Karnataka is loved for its spicy and citrusy flavours and is widely appreciated by beer drinkers. The beer bagged the gold medal at the Beer of India Awards 2023, for its typical yet unique taste.
BLR Brewing Co.'s Belgian Witbier (Image Credit: Belgian Witbier)
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