World Beer Awards 2026: Belgian Lidl beers take gold and bronze
Following Crius’ silver medal in 2024, two more Belgian-produced Lidl beers have been recognised at the World Beer Awards 2026. An international competition that evaluates beers from breweries around the world. This year, Forbel Tripel takes home gold, while Crius Rouge is awarded bronze. Three Belgian beers, three medals. All available at €3.99 for four bottles.
The two awards mark another chapter in Lidl’s Belgian beer success story. In 2024, the original Crius already secured a silver medal at the World Beer Awards. Two years later, Forbel and Crius Rouge are following in its footsteps.
Gold for Forbel Tripel
Forbel is a Belgian tripel exclusively available at Lidl and brewed locally by Brouwerij De Brabandere.The tripel combines rich and refreshing aromas with a subtle spicy touch and a perfectly balanced malty smoothness. A distinctly Belgian beer that also managed to impress the World Beer Awards jury, earning it a gold medal in 2026.
Forbel Tripel
- 4 x 33 cl, EUR 3.99
- 8.4% ABV
- Gold World Beer Awards 2026
Bronze for the fruity Crius Rouge
Crius Rouge, brewed in Belgium by Brouwerij Van Steenberge, can now add another international award to the range’s track record.This bold fruit beer is based on a dark beer and enriched with cherries and raspberries. The result is a characterful Belgian red beer with an alcohol content of 8%.
At this year’s World Beer Awards, Crius Rouge was rewarded with a bronze medal.
Crius Rouge
- 4 x 33 cl, EUR 3.99
- 8% ABV
- Bronze World Beer Awards 2026
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From silver to gold
The two new awards follow the success of Crius in 2024, when the Belgian strong blond beer took home silver at the World Beer Awards. Crius is also brewed by Brouwerij Van Steenberge, using the traditional top-fermentation method. The beer is unfiltered and refermented in the bottle, with a lightly spicy character and a subtle touch of bitterness.
Crius
- 4 x 33 cl, EUR 3.99
- 8.5% ABV
- Silver World Beer Awards 2024
With gold, silver and bronze medals now under its belt, Lidl is putting three affordable, Belgian-produced beers firmly in the international spotlight.
