List of Indian Beers That Have Won Awards: In recent years, the Indian beer sector has had a spectacular expansion, with several regional brewers producing the greatest beer imaginable and winning praise from all over the world.

The variety and quality of India’s beer industry are exemplified by the award-winning brews. These days, the brewers are experimenting with new flavors and creative styles. Let’s examine the carefully chosen list of the top 10 award-winning beers produced in India, together with their accomplishments and unique characteristics, regardless of whether you’re a beer specialist or simply an enthusiast.

The top ten award-winning beers in India are shown below:
1. Light Lager International

The clear and crisp flavor of Long Boat Brewing Co.’s International Light Lager (Gold), which is made in Bangalore, India, makes it stand out among other Indian-crafted beers. Additionally, it took home the gold award at the 2023 Brewer World Conclave.

2. The Helles of Munich
The Mannheim Craft Brewery, located in Bangalore, India, specializes in producing flawless classic German beers that have a Munich Helles-like malty and smooth flavor. At the 2023 Beer of India Awards, Munich Helles took home the gold trophy.

3. Czech Pilsner The Czech Pilsner from Drifters Breweries is renowned for its well-balanced bitterness and crisp finish. The brewery is located in Maharashtra, India’s Mumbai. Additionally, Czech Pilsner took up a gold prize at the 2023 Beer of India Awards.

4. Indian-Made Bira 91 Beer comes in a variety of flavors, ranging from crisp and refreshing lager with piney scents to citrusy and spicy wheat beer. The well-known beer among young people won nine prizes at the 2024 market Beer Awards, which are sometimes referred to as the “Oscars of the beer world.”

5. German wheat, or Hefeweizen
Kimaya’s Hefeweizen is well-known for its fruity flavors and hazy texture. Craft beer enthusiasts often like the distinctively crafted beer. In the 2023 Beer of India Awards, this beer won the gold award for Hefeweizen/German Wheat.

6. Patang Kati
Craft beer from India At the New York International Beer Competition (NYIBC), Kati Patang recently achieved international acclaim after taking home the gold prize for their Saffron Lager, which emphasized the flavor of Kashmiri saffron. Additionally, it received the title of “India Brewery of the Year.”

7. Geist Rauch-a-Fella, situated in Bengaluru Geist Rauch-a-Fella is a smoked wheat beer made in the Franconia style by Geist Brewing Co. At the prestigious European Beer Star 2024, the brand revealed in December 2024 that their brewery had won the Silver Award in the Smoke Beer category. Being the first beer from India to receive a European Beer Star Award, the drink made history.

8. The Kingfisher
One of the oldest beer brands in India, Kingfisher, took home a significant prize at the 2024 World Beer Awards. All gold, silver, and bronze medals were won by it, including the Gold Medal for Kingfisher Strong from UB Ellora, the Silver Medal for Kingfisher Lager Beer from UB Taloja, and the Bronze Medal for Kingfisher Ultra from UB Chamundi.

9. Alchemy of Fruited Sour The sour and fruity flavors of Bangalore’s Fruited Sour make it popular across India. Additionally, it offers a cool substitute for traditional beers. Fruited Sour beer’s distinctive brewing combination helped it win the gold award at the 2023 Beer of India Awards.

10. Witbier from Belgium
Beer aficionados from Bangalore and Karnataka like BLR Brewing Co.’s Belgian Witbier because of its zesty and spicy flavors. The beer’s distinctive but usual flavor earned it the gold award at the 2023 Beer of India Awards.