TLDR: Simba, an Indian craft beer brand, has won global recognition at the World Beer Awards 2025, securing a Silver for Simba Wit and a Bronze for Simba Stout in the India Country Winners – Taste Category.
Simba, India’s homegrown craft beer pioneer, has earned global recognition at the World Beer Awards 2025, one of the most prestigious international platforms honouring excellence in brewing. Competing against some of the finest beers from around the world, Simba proudly brought home two coveted wins in the India Country Winners – Taste Category:
Silver: Simba Wit (Wheat Beer: Belgian Style Witbier)
Bronze: Simba Stout (Stout & Porter: Stout – including Dry & Irish)
The World Beer Awards, judged through blind tastings by an expert panel of brewers, writers, and industry specialists, is renowned for spotlighting the very best beers across internationally recognised styles. This recognition places Simba alongside the most celebrated breweries worldwide, reaffirming its commitment to brewing excellence and innovation.
Speaking on the achievement, Mr. Ishwaraj Singh Bhatia, Co-Founder and COO of Simba Beer & ZigZag Vodka said: “We are incredibly proud to see Simba shine on such a global stage. From the beginning, our vision has been to put Indian craft beer on the world map, and these awards are a true reflection of our team’s passion, innovation, and dedication to quality.”
Simba’s recognition at this prestigious platform solidifies its place as a trailblazer in India’s rapidly growing craft beer culture, while showcasing that Indian brews can stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s finest.
