Butcombe Brewing Co.’s Goram IPA Zero has once again been recognised on the global stage, taking home a Gold Medal at the 2026 World Alcohol Free Awards – one of the world’s leading competitions dedicated exclusively to alcohol free drinks. This marks the second Gold in this competition for Goram IPA Zero, following its initial award in 2023.
The win reinforces Goram IPA Zero’s reputation as one of the most awarded alcohol free beers in the UK, with six major accolades in the past two years alone. Brewed with eight hop varieties, the beer has become a firm favourite among drinkers seeking full flavour without the alcohol, and is currently enjoying a surge in popularity within the running community through Butcombe Group’s partnerships with Maverick Trail Races and London Marathon events.
Jayson Perfect, Butcombe Group COO said: “We’re incredibly proud to see Goram IPA Zero take home another Gold at these prestigious world-renowned awards. The team has worked hard to create an alcohol free beer that doesn’t compromise on flavour, and this award is a brilliant recognition of that. With more drinkers choosing great tasting alcohol free options, it’s fantastic to see Goram IPA Zero leading the way.”
This year’s competition saw over 400 entries from 20 countries, spanning alcohol free beers, wines, spirits, aperitivos, teas and functional drinks. A panel of specialist judges from the UK, Europe and the US assessed products through rigorous blind tastings.
Founded in 2022 by former Michelin starred drinks buyer and no and low specialist Chrissie Parkinson, alongside respected drinks writer Chris Losh, the World Alcohol Free Awards has quickly become a benchmark for excellence in the fast growing alcohol free category. The competition exclusively judges drinks at 0.5% ABV or below, with a process designed specifically around the needs of alcohol free producers. The judges commented about Goram IPA Zero: “Through two rounds of judging – and tasted blind – all our beer judges consistently loved this drink and it thoroughly deserved its Gold Medal. The beer section of the competition was especially strong this year, so to pick up a top award was a real achievement. To do it for the second time in four years just reinforces how consistently good an all-round brew Goram IPA Zero is.”
Goram IPA Zero is available on draught in selected pubs and across the free trade, as well as in all Butcombe Group pubs. Bottles and cans can also be found in major supermarkets or purchased online via Amazon.
