The World Beer Cup has been held since 1996. In over 110 categories, specialty beers from around the world are blind-tasted by more than 250 experts. Approximately 8,200 beers from 1,644 breweries in 50 countries were submitted for judging – and there is only one gold, silver, and bronze medal per category. “For us, success at the World Beer Cup is not a given,” explains the brewery’s director, Prof. Dr. Josef Schrädler. “The fact that we keep winning here with our beers is also due to us not making any compromises on quality, as evidenced, for example, by our investment in our new cellar.” 

In 2026, the two major award winners struck again: The Kristallweißbier won the silver medal, while the Vitus was named the world’s best wheat bock. An honor the latter has already received several times in other competitions! “These recurring awards show that we’re on the right track,” says Tobias Zollo, Technical Director and Head Brewer at Weihenstephan, with delight. “Our entire team works day in and day out, down to the last detail, on our specialty beers. I’m very proud that we’re able to bring home medals from the World Beer Cup time and again.”

Brand ambassador Matthias Ebner was on hand in Philadelphia to accept the medals: “It’s incredible to see how many great breweries there are around the world. To come out on top here is a special feeling.”