New Delhi, August 2026: BeeYoung, India’s first crafted strong beer brand, has once again raised a toast on the global stage by securing Gold and being named a Country Winner in the Strong Lager category at the prestigious World Beer Awards 2026. The recognition was awarded to BeeYoung for its Crafted Strong Lager, 7.2% ABV, marking another significant milestone for the homegrown brand and celebrating its continued commitment to quality, craftsmanship and innovation.
The World Beer Awards are among the most prestigious and trusted beer competitions globally, bringing together beers from across the world and recognising excellence across a wide range of internationally recognised beer styles. Being named a Country Winner is a significant achievement, placing BeeYoung’s Crafted Strong Lager among the top recognised beers from India in its category and further strengthening the brand’s growing presence on the international beer landscape.
For BeeYoung, this recognition is more than just another accolade; it is a celebration of the vision and dedication that have gone into creating a strong beer with a distinctive crafted character. Known for its smooth, citrusy flavours and silk-like texture, BeeYoung Crafted Strong Lager offers a refreshing take on the strong beer category, combining character and drinkability with a carefully crafted brewing process.
Abhinav Jindal, Founder & CEO of Kimaya Himalayan Beverages, shared his pride at the achievement: “This is a very proud moment for all of us at BeeYoung. Being recognised as a Gold – Country Winner at the World Beer Awards is a testament to the passion, consistency and hard work that our entire team puts into crafting BeeYoung. We have always believed that Indian beer has the potential to make a mark on the global stage, and recognition such as this reinforces that belief. It motivates us to continue pushing ourselves, innovating and creating beers that can proudly represent India around the world.”
Since its inception, BeeYoung has carved a distinctive space in India’s beer landscape with its focus on creating strong beer with a crafted approach. The brand has continued to expand its presence across North India while also broadening its portfolio with offerings such as BeeYoung Beyond, an International Style Crafted Pilsner with an earthy, spicy and floral profile, and BeeYoung Tropic, a refreshing tropical beer with vibrant fruity notes. The brand has also continued to build new ways for consumers to experience its products with BeeYoung Brewgarden, its experiential microbrewery in South Delhi, which brings together craft beer, food, music and social experiences.
The latest recognition at the World Beer Awards 2026 adds to BeeYoung’s growing portfolio of international and national accolades. With every new recognition, the brand continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s most awarded craft beer names, while championing the potential of Indian brewing on the global stage.
Price for BeeYoung Beer: 500ml Can – Rs 110 | 650ml Bottle – Rs 150 Instagram: BeeYoung Beer
About BeeYoung
BeeYoung is a premium craft beer brand produced by Kimaya Himalayan Beverages, founded by Abhinav Jindal in 2018. It is India’s first crafted strong beer and has grown into a portfolio of distinctive offerings comprising BeeYoung Beer, BeeYoung Beyond and BeeYoung Tropic. Known for its smooth, citrusy flavours and silk-like texture, BeeYoung uses carefully selected ingredients and a carefully crafted brewing process to deliver a distinctive beer experience.
Currently available across five markets in North India, including Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Chandigarh, the brand continues to cater to evolving consumer preferences through its growing retail and experiential presence. BeeYoung has also expanded its footprint with BeeYoung Brewgarden, its experiential microbrewery in South Delhi, offering consumers a space to experience the brand through craft beer, food, music and curated experiences.
Award Highlights
- Gold – Country Winner, Strong Lager – World Beer Awards 2026 for BeeYoung Crafted Strong Lager
- Gold Medal – Asia Beer Challenge 2025 for BeeYoung Beyond
- Silver Medal – Asia Beer Challenge 2025 for BeeYoung Crafted Strong Beer ● Gold Medal – European Beer Challenge™ 2025 for BeeYoung Beyond ● Silver Medal – European Beer Challenge™ 2025 for BeeYoung
- Gold Medal – Asia Beer Challenge 2024
- Silver – Tasting (Strong Lager), World Beer Awards 2024
- Silver – Bottle Design, World Beer Awards 2024
- Ambrosia Award 2024 – Best Strong Beer
- “Product Debut of the Year” – Spiritz Awards 2019
- Gold – Liquid Tasting Category, Spiritz Magazine Conclave and Achievers’ Awards 2023 ● Gold Medal – European Beer Challenge 2023 for its first crafted strong beer ● Bronze – Strong Lager (Packaged), Beer of India Awards 2022
- Gold – Packaging and Gold – Liquid Tasting, Spiritz Selection Awards 2022 ● Gold – Packaging and Gold – Liquid Tasting, Spiritz Selection Awards 2021 ● Silver – Liquid Tasting, Spiritz Selection Awards 2020
- “Fastest Growing Brand” – Beer Gold, Spiritz Achievers Award 2020
- Various accolades over the years at the Brewers’ World Awards
