AWARDS

Awards

The breweries will receive recognition for its valued beers, which will materialize in some different awards endowed with the legitimacy granted by a jury selected and recognized internationally.
  • The BBC awards recognize, certify and disseminate the quality of beers. These awards are granted by the jury with specific training and qualifications so that the decisions of the jury enjoy the national and international recognition that corresponds to them.
  • Our evaluation methodology ensures a dedication to each beer higher than the average of other contests, so the various opinions of the judges can be robustly evaluated.
  • The BBC awards also aim to spread the beer culture among consumers, as well as to guide them in the acquisition of high quality beers among the wide range of beers available in the market. With this objective, the winners (and for each award-winning beer) will be provided with a logo that can be inserted into: their labels, digital platforms, promotional materials, packaging, web, etc. A distinctive seal that will provide information and help make the award-winning beers visible.

Categories

The Barcelona Beer Challenge prizes are divided into four categories:

Awards for the best beers for styles

Consists of awarding Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. These prizes will be assigned taking into account the quality of the beer and will contemplate parameters such as: aroma, flavours, mouth feel, appearance, absence of defects; as well as the adaptation to the style to which beer is ascribed.

Award for the best brewery

This prize will be awarded the set of beers presented by the same brewer, and who obtains more points among all the beers, at the rate of: 2 points for a bronze medal, 3 for a silver medal and 5 for a gold medal.

Award for best rookie brewery

The award is intended to recognise and visualise newly established breweries. Therefore, the above mentioned award will be assigned to the brewery that starts the commercialization of its beer and / or has inaugurated his first installations after 1st of January, 2023 and which achieves the highest sum of points associated with its medals under the same conditions as the award for the best brewery described above.

The awards will be announced and presented as part of the InnBrew and inside the Barcelona Beer Festival,  in a public ceremony, giving them the media potential within the convention itself.
INNOVATION AWARD MR. MALT

We want to inspire you to explore new areas of work by presenting an award that aims to recognize innovation in the creative process of beer making. The award, promoted by Mr Malt for Brewers, seeks to encourage you to step outside your usual frameworks and innovate within the sector.

Each participating brewery will select one of its registered beers and, in an attached text submitted with the entry, explain the innovation present in that beer.

In an initial phase, the Steering Committee will select five finalists, which will then be presented to a jury with specific expertise in brewing innovation. This jury will choose a single recipient of the recognition.

BREWING HOPE FOR A BETTER FUTURE award
The BREWING HOPE FOR A BETTER FUTURE award aims to recognize and celebrate craft breweries that are leading the change towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. Initiatives that demonstrate a genuine commitment to the environment, social responsibility, and innovation in the brewing sector will be valued. We are looking for different aspects of the same goal:
Environmental sustainability: Practices that reduce ecological impact, such as the use of renewable energy, the reuse of by-products, or the reduction of emissions. Social responsibility: Initiatives that promote social inclusion, support for the local community, or collaboration with solidarity causes. Sustainable innovation: Creative projects that integrate new technologies or methods to improve sustainability in the beer production process. Educational and community impact: Actions that promote environmental and social awareness through workshops, activities, or educational campaigns.
This award is free for brewers thanks to the collaboration of Mr Malt, check the regulations here

The awards will be announced and presented as part of the InnBrew and inside the Barcelona Beer Festival,  in a public ceremony, giving them the media potential within the convention itself.

For further information about the scoring system and selection criteria, it is recommended to consult the contest rules here.

Awards 2025

7 VIDAS

7 VIDAS

BEST BREWERY

La Spontanerie

La Spontanerie

BEST ROOKIE BREWERIE

La cervesera Artesana

La cervesera Artesana

INNOVATION AWARD MOLINA FOR BREWERS

Cerveza Dougall's

Cerveza Dougall's

BREWING HOPE FOR A BETTER FUTURE

Tots el premis 2025

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Awards 2024

Basqueland Brewing

Basqueland Brewing

BEST BREWERY

Birra Puddu

Birra Puddu

BEST ROOKIE BREWERIE

Les Intenables

Les Intenables

INNOVATION AWARD MOLINA FOR BREWERS

Awards 2024

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Awards 2023

Cosa Nostra Brewing

Cosa Nostra Brewing

BEST BREWERY

Dúa Sparkling Beer

Dúa Sparkling Beer

BEST ROOKIE BREWERIE

7 vidas

7 vidas

INNOVATION AWARD MOLINA FOR BREWERS

Awards 2023

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Awards 2022

Basqueland Brewing

Basqueland Brewing

Best brewery award 2022

 Liquida Birrificio Independiente

Liquida Birrificio Independiente

Best Rookie brewery award 2022

Cervesa Màger

Cervesa Màger

Innovation award Molina for Brewers 2022

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Awards 2021

Basqueland Brewing

Basqueland Brewing

Best brewery award 2021

Birrificio Torre Mozza

Birrificio Torre Mozza

Best Rookie brewery award 2021

Cátedra Beer

Cátedra Beer

Innovation award Molina for Brewers 2021

Awards by category 2021

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Awards 2020

Edge Brewing

Edge Brewing

Best brewery award 2020

Cierzo Brewing Co

Cierzo Brewing Co

Best Rookie brewery award 2020

Mustache

Mustache

Innovation award Molina for Brewers 2020

Awards by category 2020

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The prizes will be announced and will be awarded in a public ceremony within acts of Barcelona Beer Festival 2020.
For further information about the scoring system and selection criteria, it is recommended to consult the contest rules here.

Awards 2019

CERVESES LA PIRATA - Catalunya

CERVESES LA PIRATA - Catalunya

Best brewery award 2019

CERVECERA PENÍNSULA – Madrid

CERVECERA PENÍNSULA – Madrid

Best Rookie brewery award 2019

Awards by category (pdf) 2019

Awards by category (pdf) 2019

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Awards 2018

IL BIRRIFICIO DI CAGLIARI - Sardegna

IL BIRRIFICIO DI CAGLIARI - Sardegna

Best brewery award 2018

WYLIE BREWERY – Catalunya

WYLIE BREWERY – Catalunya

Best Rookie brewery award 2018

Awards by category (pdf) 2018

Awards by category (pdf) 2018

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Awards 2017

FOUNDERS  - US

FOUNDERS - US

Best brewery award 2017

BREW&ROLL – Navarra

BREW&ROLL – Navarra

Best Rookie brewery award 2017

Awards by category (pdf) 2017

Awards by category (pdf) 2017

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Awards 2016

Companyia Cervesera del Montseny - Catalunya

Companyia Cervesera del Montseny - Catalunya

Best brewery award 2016

Awards by category (pdf) 2016

Awards by category (pdf) 2016

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