2020/2021 - Elmir Brewery’s Aleph Wins Silver at World Beer Awards Again

Elmir Brewing Company has once again earned international recognition with its Aleph beer, bringing home a Silver Medal at the World Beer Awards in the Speciality Experimental category. This marks the second time Aleph has been honored with this distinction, having previously won Silver in 2020 and again in 2021, underscoring the brewery’s consistent quality and creativity on the global beer stage.

Aleph, an 8.5% ABV experimental ale brewed with carob molasses from Mount Lebanon, has become a standout expression of Lebanese terroir. Judges at the 2021 World Beer Awards praised its rich and balanced character, noting its distinctive sensory profile and overall harmony, a deep amber beer with complex fruit-forward notes supported by a subtle hop backbone, making it both intriguing and approachable for beer enthusiasts.

The Silver Medal from the World Beer Awards, one of the most respected beer competitions globally, places Aleph among the world’s top specialty experimental brews. Competing against thousands of entries each year from breweries of all sizes and from every continent, this achievement highlights Elmir’s dedication to innovation and craft excellence.

Aleph’s success reflects Elmir Brewery’s broader vision of blending local ingredients and cultural heritage with contemporary brewing techniques. By drawing on traditional Lebanese flavors such as carob molasses and combining them with modern brewing expertise, Elmir has helped redefine expectations for Lebanese craft beer on the international scene.

This repeat award not only elevates Elmir’s profile worldwide but also contributes to Lebanon’s growing reputation in the craft beer community. As Elmir continues to develop bold and distinctive beers, accolades like this reinforce the brewery’s role as a leader in Lebanese craft brewing and an ambassador for artisanal beer innovation.