June 15, 2025, 11:06 am | Read time: 2 minutes
Which Beers Are the Best in the World? A Question That Divides Beer Fans Globally Every beer enthusiast believes their nation holds the true champion. This year’s World Beer Awards reveal which beers truly stand out on the international stage. Here’s a hint: Germany is among the leading nations this time. The details.
In Germany, beer is among the most popular alcoholic beverages–especially Pilsner and wheat beer. Additionally, there are numerous other beers available domestically, and the global selection is virtually limitless. But which beers are the best? The international jury of the prestigious beer award, the World Beer Awards, has once again selected the best beers in the world this year. Thousands of beers of various types from countries around the world were tasted (blind) and evaluated based on flavor. These nine alcoholic beers ultimately came out on top.
This year, two German, more specifically Bavarian, beers landed in the top spots. The “Black Shark” from the Camba brewery in Seeon (Chiemgau) was awarded the best I.P.A. (India Pale Ale). The top spot in the “World’s Best Lager” category went to the “Celebrator Doppelbock” from the Ayinger brewery in the town of Aying, located about 25 kilometers southeast of Munich. At last year’s “World Beer Awards,” only one German beer made it into the top 9: the “Kellerbier” from the Karlsberg brewery in Homburg, Saarland, which was named the world’s best lager in 2021.
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The Complete List of the 9 Best Beers in the World
Best Lager
Celebrator Doppelbock, Ayinger, Germany
Best Stout & Porter
Bullrock Stout, Original Beer Company, Korea
Best I.P.A.
Black Shark, Camba, Germany
Best Flavored Beer
Necessary Evil, Thornbridge Brewery, United Kingdom
Best Specialty Beer
Vine Song 5, Indie Alehouse, Canada
Best Pale Beer
Tropic Ale, Vale Brewing, Australia
Best Wheat Beer
Weizen-Eisbock, Schützengarten, Switzerland
Best Dark Beer
Grand Cru Brune, Cap D’Ona, France
Best Sour & Wild Beer
Queue De Charrue, Vanuxeem, Belgium