The shortlist for the 2026 Brewers Choice Awards, organised by team behind The Brewers Journal, has been announced following a judging session at Ghost Whale, in London.
The winners will be announced during The Brewers Congress event, in September.
“The quality of the submissions was incredibly high, and I would like to thank everyone that entered, and a huge well done to everyone that has made the shortlist this year,” said Tim Sheahan, global editor of The Brewers Journal.
“We look forward to announcing the winners, alongside the recipient of the Roger Ryman Lifetime Achievement Award, at our 2026 Brewers Choice Awards dinner in London this September. Hopefully you’ll join us there.
“Special thanks to our sponsors, judges, and also to Stuart Anderson and the team at the Ghost Whale in London for being the perfect hosts!”
The shortlist
Beer of the year
Duration Brewing , Good Times
Donzoko Brewing, Northern Helles
Burnt Mill Brewery, Fog
Two Flints Brewery, Santiago
Twice Brewed, Number of the Yeast
New brewery of the year
Bearwood
Colbier
Indie Rabble
Brewer of the year
Derek Bates, Duration Brewing
Harry Gwilliam, Attic Brew Co
Jacob Hobbs, Hackney Church Brew Co
Olivia Owinska, Northern Monk
James Rylance, Ideal Day Family Brewery
Toby McKenzie, Redwillow Brewery
Brewery of the year
Attic Brew Co
Duration Brewing
Pillars Brewery
Elusive Brewing
Fell Brewery
Branding of the Year
Attic Brew Co
Burnt Mill Brewery
Duration Brewing
Northern Monk
