The German-style bock was awarded the accolade after the senior judging panel re-tasted the entire competitors’s gold-medal beers.
IBC chair Jeff Evans stated that the 1906 Black Coupage was the “unanimous alternative” amongst the judges.
“The judges – all beer specialists with a long time of expertise of judging competitions – merely thought this German-style bock made in Spain was excellent, remarking on its magnificence, complexity and its ease of consuming for a beer of seven.2% ABV,” stated Evans.
“The beer scene in Spain has improved dramatically lately and this win ought to, justifiably, draw consideration to all the good work brewers within the nation are doing.”
I complete, 61 beers have been awarded gold medals, with 131 silver and 177 bronze medals additionally handed up by the judges.
Along with the style medals and trophies, the IBC recognised achievements of brewers, importers and retailers.
Supreme Champion Brewer of the Yr was awarded to John Martin, which was additionally named the regional Brewer of the Yr for Europe.
“Profitable the celebrated Supreme Champion Brewer of the Yr is no doubt one of the best recognition a brewer can obtain,” stated model supervisor Edward Martin.
“Along with our companions, this distinctive award exhibits the large renewal Anthony Martin, his household and staff, positioned within the household enterprise within the final 20 years.”
Elsewhere, Thornbridge Brewery collected the UK Brewer of the Yr Awards, Athletic Brewing Firm collected the award for North America. Brazil’s Cervejaria Masterpiece was named Extremely Counseled Brewer of the Yr for South America, and Urbrew the identical title for Asia.
