If there's one true measure of international brewing excellence, it's the European Beer Star. The 2025 competition once again saw beers tasted, judged, and awarded, with an international jury selecting the top contenders across 74 style categories from 2,202 submitted beers.
Germany led the medal tally with an impressive 71 awards, including 22 golds. Italy followed with 37 medals, and Austria with 14. The USA (19 medals) and Poland (9) also made it into the top 5. Awards were given to breweries from 22 countries in total, including regions not typically known for their beer, such as Peru, India, and Thailand.
A First for Beer Mixes
For the first time in the competition's history, the European Beer Star 2025 recognized beer mixes, with separate categories for alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions. This new category shows the competition's commitment to modern drinking trends and highlights the craftsmanship behind a segment that has often been overlooked.
Congratulations from BeerTasting!
As a long-time partner of the European Beer Star, BeerTasting is once again thrilled to celebrate the unifying power of beer. The competition brings together breweries and judges from all over the world, all united by a shared dedication to quality and a spirit of collaboration. They judge with respect and celebrate together at events like the Award Ceremonyand the Night of Winners at drinktec in Munich. Beer truly connects people, and not just in a glass.
The BeerTasting editorial team warmly congratulates all the award-winning breweries on their success at the European Beer Star 2025. It's inspiring to see the innovation, passion, and craftsmanship that goes into the submitted beers each year. For anyone who appreciates variety and quality, the European Beer Star is more than just an industry event—it's a true showcase of international beer culture.
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We hope the link to the European Beer Star will be working soon. As of 5:00 PM, it's unfortunately not functional, which is out of our control.
