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Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Science
- Daily Mail
Best lagers in the US revealed ahead of 4th of July... and lower alcoholic beers are taking the top spots
There's nothing better than a crisp, refreshing lager on a hot summer's day - and now there's a definitive list of the best after the International Beer and Cider Awards released their official winners. The competition is run by the North American Brewers Association, a nonprofit that promotes craft beer and culture. While beer entries are accepted from all around the world, most of the lager gold medal categories were won by US breweries. Judges assessed 1,426 entries in Idaho Falls for this year's competition, breaking them down into different categories. The results found lower alcoholic and lighter beers have increased in popularity. According to Harvey Hembree, the competition coordinator, Latin American or Tropical-Style Lagers were stand-out categories for lager this year. 'We have noticed an overall trend towards lighter, more sessionable [low alcoholic content] beers across all categories and particularly lagers,' he told Forbes. He added that this year there was more dark lager and Asian lager submissions to the competition. 'The dark lager categories were very competitive, indicating to us that the market for sessionable dark beer is on the rise,' he said. Recently, scientists revealed why some people love beer - and say it starts when you're still in the womb. As part of a recent study, scientists at Swansea University quizzed more than 250 people on their drinking habits while measuring the length of their fingers. Finger length is thought to be a metric for how much testosterone we were exposed to in the womb – and therefore how 'masculine' we are. According to the findings, the more testosterone we're exposed to in the womb, the more alcohol we drink as an adult – although it's unclear why. 'Alcohol consumption is a major social and economic problem,' said study author John Manning, professor of evolutionary biology at Swansea University. 'Therefore, it is important to understand why alcohol use shows considerable differences across individuals. 'It is possible that differences in alcohol consumption are set in the womb.' And so, if you are someone who is planning to enjoy a beer on Fourth of July, take a look below at the award winners. The World's Best Lagers American-Style Light (Low-Calorie) Lager: Gold Clubhaus Lager, Von Ebert Brewing Portland, Oregon American-Style Standard or Premium Lager: 307, Black Tooth Brewing Co., Sheridan, Wyoming Latin American or Tropical-Style Lager or Ale: Helper Beer, Mexican Lager from Helper Beer, Helper, Utah Asian-Style Lager Saru Zen Japanese-style Rice Lager: Bozeman Brewing Co., Bozeman, Montana Helles Lager: Helles Good, Boxing Bear Brewing Co. Albuquerque, New Mexico American Black Lager: Templin Family Capenfluegan Templin Family Brewing Salt Lake City, Utah American-Style Amber Lager California Common Vienna Lager: Cardinal Craft Brewing, Burlington, Washington Vienna-Style Lager Prost Vienna Lager: Prost Brewing Co. Northglenn, Colorado Marzen Oktoberfest Oktoberfest: Idaho Brewing Co., Idaho Falls, Idaho Schwarzbier (Black Beer) Oh Black Lager: Discretion Brewing, Soquel, California Czech Dark Lager Stacks & Towers Czech Dark Lager: Wild Ride Brewing, Redmond, Oregon Helles Bock Maibock Traditional Bock Ammo Bocks: Bear Island Brewing, Boise, Idaho
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
This is the world's best lager according to the International Beer and Cider Awards 2025
Latin American or Tropical-Style Lagers were a standout, with their low hop and malt aromas and use of adjuncts like corn, inspired by beloved beers from Latin America and the Caribbean. Dark lagers saw fierce competition, indicating rising demand for sessionable dark beers. Asian lagers, a relatively new category, also experienced a notable uptick in entries since their debut just two years ago. Gold medal winners: The world's best lagers of 2025 Latin American/Tropical-Style Lager: Helper, Helper Mexican (Helper, Utah) Helles Lager: Saru Japanese-style Lager by Zeman Co. (Bozeman, Montana) American Black Lager: Hel Good by Bear Brewing (Albuquerque, New Mexico) American-Style Amber Lager: Templ Family Capflue by Templ Family Brewing (Salt Lake City, Utah) What makes a winning lager? Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The world of beer has a new champion: Clubhaus Lager from Von Ebert Brewing in Portland, Oregon has been named the best lager at the prestigious 2025 International Beer and Cider Awards . The announcement, made in early June in Idaho Falls, comes after a record-breaking year for the competition, which saw 1,426 entries from breweries around the globe vying for top honors across more than a dozen lager categories Lagers stole the show at this year's event, reflecting a surging trend among craft beer fans for lighter, crisper, and more sessionable brews. 'We have observed a general shift towards lighter, more sessionable beers throughout all categories, particularly in lagers,' said competition coordinator Harvey Hembree. He noted that lagers' refreshing dryness and thirst-quenching qualities are driving their popularity, with craft brewers large and small embracing the 2025 competition highlighted the rapid growth of several lager subcategories:Judges awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals in each category. US breweries dominated the gold medal list for lagers this year. Here are some of the top winners:Judges at the International Beer and Cider Awards look for balance, drinkability, and adherence to style. The winning lagers stood out for their clean profiles, subtle complexity, and refreshing finish—qualities that are increasingly resonating with both judges and consumers.
Forbes
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The World's Best Lager—According To The International Beer And Cider Awards
Lagers were among the most popular categories at this year's International Beer And Cider Awards. getty In early June, the International Beer and Cider Awards handed out bragging rights for the world's best lager and many other beer categories. Judges assessed 1426 entries in Idaho Falls for this year's competition. Lagers were spread across more than a dozen categories, not including pilsners, which also were assessed in various categories. Lagers have increased in popularity in recent years, with more and more craft beer fans drawn to these clean-tasting beers that are often celebrated for their crispness—which generally means dryness (lack of sweetness) and high thirst-quenching ability. This trend has resulted in increasing numbers of these beers being submitted to the International Beer and Cider Awards, said Harvey Hembree, the competition coordinator, in an email. 'We have noticed an overall trend towards lighter, more sessionable beers across all categories and particularly lagers.' Entries for a few subcategories of lagers saw particular growth at the 2025 competition. 'The stand-out lager category this year was definitely Latin American or Tropical-Style Lagers ,' Hembree said. This light-lager category has low-hop and malt aroma and can me made with adjunct ingredients including corn. It is often inspired by the popular lagers brewed within various Latin American and Caribbean countries. 'This style is obviously a market favorite and has widespread recognition,' Hembree added. 'It's fun to see breweries at any scale producing this refreshing, almost nostalgic style that can be enjoyed by beer drinkers of all palates.' In addition, Hembree said the competition received more dark lager and Asian lager submissions. 'The dark lager categories were very competitive, indicating to us that the market for sessionable dark beer is on the rise,' Hembree said. Asian lagers, a newer category, continue to increase in entrants since their introduction just two years ago. For each category, three medals were awarded: gold, silver and bronze. The competition is run by the North American Brewers Association, a nonprofit that promotes craft beer and culture. Though it accepts beer entries from across the globe, this year's lager gold medal categories were swept by U.S. breweries. Below are the gold medal-winning lagers that were deemed the best of the best in 2025. The World's Best Lagers Gold Clubhaus Lager, Von Ebert Brewing Portland, Oregon American-Style Standard or Premium Lager 307, Black Tooth Brewing Co., Sheridan, WY, USA Latin American or Tropical-Style Lager or Ale Helper Beer, Mexican Lager from Helper Beer, Helper, Utah Asian-Style Lager Saru Zen Japanese-style Rice Lager, Bozeman Brewing Co., Bozeman, Montana Helles Lager Helles Good, Boxing Bear Brewing Co., Albuquerque, NM, USA American Black Lager Templin Family Capenfluegan, Templin Family Brewing Salt Lake City, Utah American-Style Amber Lager California Common Vienna Lager, Cardinal Craft Brewing, Burlington, Washington Vienna-Style Lager Prost Vienna Lager, Prost Brewing Co. Northglenn, CO Marzen Oktoberfest Oktoberfest, Idaho Brewing Co., Idaho Falls, Idaho Schwarzbier (Black Beer) Oh Black Lager, Discretion Brewing, Soquel, CA Czech Dark Lagers Stacks & Towers Czech Dark Lager, Wild Ride Brewing, Redmond, OR Helles Bock Maibock Traditional Bock Ammo Bocks, Bear Island Brewing, Boise, Idaho Other Hoppy Lager Raft Soda, Sacred Waters Brewing Co., Kalispell, Montana
