Swiss breweries are world class

Appenzell is probably something like the beer capital of Switzerland: The Locher brewery based there won 13 awards for its beer creations at the World Beer Awards 2024 in Norwich - including five gold, five silver and three bronze. In addition, five of the Appenzeller brewery's creations were named the best beers in Switzerland - including Quöllfrisch hell, Bschorle, Schwarzer Kristall, IPA and Locher-Craft Freefall. Max Bürki, master brewer at Locher Brewery, emphasizes: "We are proud that, as a traditional and innovative Swiss brewery, our beer creations have also met with international acclaim."

Chopfab Boxer: Switzerland's most award-winning brewery

However, other domestic breweries also proved in Norwich that Swiss beers play in the top league in international comparison. This year, for example, the Chopfab Boxer brewery received an award for the world's best hoppy wheat beer. Chopfab Boxer also received a total of 13 awards for its beer creations, including two gold awards for the Chopfab Selection White IPA and the Boxer Pale Ale. With seven silver and four bronze medals as well as design awards, the craft brewery with locations in Winterthur and Yverdon-les-Bains has cemented its reputation as Switzerland's most award-winning brewery.

Bernese brewery as "Switzerland Winner"

But where is the really best beer in Switzerland brewed? According to the jury of the World Beer Awards 2024, it happens in Worb, Bern. The Egger Bier brewery received five awards for its beer creations. With Hopfer and Rammbock, Egger won gold twice and thus also the title of Switzerland Winner. Their lager was awarded silver. The Maximus and Toujou varieties received bronze. 

More information: www.appenzellerbier.ch, www.eggerbier.ch, www.chopfabboxer.ch

All winners on: www.worldbeerawards.com