World Beer Challenge 2019 : 8 awards !

The World Beer Challenge 2019 has just come to an end in Estoril (Portugal). This major competition selects the world's best beers - 31 countries represented - in several categories: fruit beers, amber or traditional beers.

• A gold medal for ‘Timmermans Guinness’ Lambic & Stout

In 2018, Timmermans - the world's oldest Lambic brewery, and the iconic Irish stout Guinness, decided to team up as they are both names synonymous with quality, in order to share the know-how derived from 5 centuries' work, and give birth to an exceptional brew: Timmermans Guinness Lambic & Stout!The fruit of this fine Belgo-Irish story enabled them to record a score of 99/100 at the World Beer Challenge, putting them in top spot for the whole competition!This delicious beer offers a fine blend between the toasted notes of the stout and the cherries of the Lambic which impart a tangy acidity to the brew. This brew, made in a limited edition, was a resounding success and sold out in just a few weeks.Timmermans and Guinness have already announced a new edition due in September 2019.

• 7 beers, 7 silver medals

Seven other beers from the Anthony Martin group won silver medals in the final standings:

• Martin´s Double IPA 55: 87/100 points

Category: American-Style India Pale Ale

• Waterloo Triple Hop: 83/100 points Category: Belgian-Style Blonde Ale
• Timmermans Oude Gueuze: 82/100 Category: Belgian-Style Gueuze Lambic
• Timmermans Kriek Lambicus: 82/100 Category: Belgian-Style Fruit Lambic
• Timmermans Brewers Desire Brown Lambic Barrel Aged: 82/100

Category: Belgian-Style Lambic or Sour Ale

• Gordon Xmas: 81/100 Category: Scotch Ale
• Timmermans Brewers Desire Brown Wine Barrel Aged: 80/100 Category: Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer

 Anthony Martin, group CEO, says: “Receiving these medals is wonderful recognition for our beers and our master brewers, artisans who are committed to offering quality products every day. We will continue sharing our know-how and innovating in order to meet consumers' expectations, without losing sight of what makes us special, our style.”