Les International Brewing & Cider Awards 2026 entrent dans une nouvelle phase
Tout le monde connaît les concours brassicoles : du petit événement régional au concours national, chaque année, on voit un lot de médailles apposées fièrement sur les étiquettes des brasseries participantes. Souvent, ces concours relèvent davantage de stratégies marketing assumées que de véritables challenges techniques récompensés. Toutefois, certains ont plus de légitimité que d’autres pour la communauté brassicole.
New Badge: Untappd Badgevent Week: Day 2
Graphic courtesy of Derek Campos, Senior Graphic Designer, Next Glass Our mischievous badgers went « exploring » last night (read: raiding coolers) and uncovered another badge. They’re tempted to hide it away from you all, but we’re hoping you can check in any one (1) beer and earn it before they bury this badge for good. How to earn: You can unlock « Untappd Badgevent Week: Day 2 » by checking in any one (1) beer on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025. Sip something new to follow Badgie’s trail of crumbs and bottle caps, and earn today’s limited-edition badge!
New Badge: Untappd Badgevent Week: Day 1
Graphic courtesy of Derek Campos, Senior Graphic Designer, Next Glass The badgers are back—and they’re already causing chaos. They’ve torn open the Badgevent Calendar and scattered the first shiny badge across Untappd. Your mission: earn it now. How to earn: You can unlock « Untappd Badgevent Week: Day 1 » when you check in any one (1) beer on Monday, December 8th, 2025. Start your week strong, follow those paw prints, and claim today’s badge before the badgers hoard them all.
Bestiaire et bières allemandes : plongée dans les traditions héraldiques animalières allemandes
Si je vous parle d’Allemagne sur le plan brassicole vous allez forcément me parler d’Oktoberfest, de loi de pureté, de Paulaner ou encore de Bavière et autres joyeusetés de nos voisins allemands dont le rapport à la bière est largement plus culturel que chez nous en France.
New Badge: Nitro For The Holidays
Nitro For The Holidays Badge Unwrap the Magic of Milk Stout Nitro This Holiday Season There’s something undeniably special about the holidays—twinkling lights, festive gatherings, and moments that feel just a little more magical. At Left Hand Brewing, we believe that magic belongs in your glass too. That’s why Milk Stout Nitro has become a seasonal favorite, bringing its signature silky-smooth texture and enchanting cascade to holiday celebrations everywhere. If you’ve ever poured a Milk Stout Nitro, you know the moment well: that mesmerizing, downward « falling » effect as the nitrogen bubbles cascade and settle into a perfectly creamy head. It’s a small spectacle that never fails to spark delight, whether you’re sharing beers with lifelong friends or raising a quiet toast by the fire. Rich, comforting, and velvety-smooth, Milk Stout Nitro feels tailor-made for cozy winter nights and festive gatherings alike. And now, enjoying that magic comes with an extra dose of fun. This season, you can earn the Nitro For The Holidays badge on Untappd simply by checking in Milk Stout Nitro or any Left Hand’s Nitro beers. It’s our way of spreading a little more cheer—and giving you an excuse to pour another round. So go ahead: grab a Milk Stout Nitro, savor the cascade, and toast to a season full of warmth, wonder, and unbelievably smooth sips. Cheers! Badge Criteria: Check in one (1) Milk Stout Nitro or any of Left Hand Brewing’s Nitro beers between December 6, 2025 and January 1, 2026 to earn the badge.
Mark Your Calendar’s for Untappd’s First-Ever « Badgevent Week! »
🍻🎁 It’s the most wonderful time of the beer—er, year. Your favorite badge-hunting badgers are back, and they’ve dragged a sack full of shiny new badges along with them. Introducing the first-ever Untappd Badgevent Calendar, a special one-week holiday celebration packed with more gamified goodness than you can shake a pint glass at. 🦡 For five straight days, we’re dropping five brand-new badges every single day. Level up your beer journey, discover new styles, support your favorite breweries, and flex those hard-earned achievements on your Untappd chest. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting into the thrill of badge hunting, this is your chance to bulk up your digital sash—fast. How Does It Work? 🗓️ Dates: Mon. Dec. 8th, 2025 – Fri. Dec. 12th, 2025. ⏳ Time to Earn Each Badge: 24 Hours ⏰ How to Learn About Each Badge: Check your in-app news and the Untappd Blog each day at 8 a.m. ET! We’ll also send out a couple of emails and social reminders, but your in-app news and Untappd Blog will be the best place to learn more. Expect surprises. Expect challenges. Expect our beloved badgers to fight over who found theirs first. And most importantly—expect to have a whole lot of fun. So crack something cold, check your app daily, and get ready to unwrap new badges all week long. The Badgevent Calendar starts at 8 a.m. ET on Monday, December 1st. Don’t miss a single day… or a single badge. Happy badge hunting, and happy holidays from Untappd! 🎉🍻
New Badge: Winter Beer Gear (2025)
Winter Beer Gear (2025) Badge Chill weather, cooler gear. Celebrate your next winter adventure with our newest badge – Winter Beer Gear! Snowy trails, crisp air, and your favorite drinks on ice — that’s winter done right. We partnered with Bushnell, Chaco, Sockwell, and YETI to bring you the ultimate Winter Beer Gear Giveaway. For the month of December, check in any beer on Untappd and you could score more than $900 in outdoor essentials. No purchase necessary! Badge Criteria: Check in any one (1) beer at a qualifying US-based venue with the category of Great Outdoors between December 2, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Earning this badge qualifies you for one (1) entry in the Winter Beer Gear Giveaway. Terms and conditionals apply. See promos.untappd.com for full details.
New Badge: Merry Punchmas!
Merry Punchmas! Badge Merry Punchmas! ‘Tis the season for whatever winter holiday it is you celebrate! And, ’tis also the season for kicking back with Punch Cigars and frosty brews. Punch is the Official Cigar of Beer Lovers, and by that we mean *all beer lovers.* Like the IPA aficionado who can tell you the IBUs from each of their favorite beers. And the stout connoisseur, who knows how to properly pour the black stuff — and will let you know about it if you don’t. And heck, even the casual weekend-lager-drinking sports fan, who just wants a few cold ones to sip on while they obsessively check their fantasy team. We’ve got delicious cigars that pair perfectly with every type of beer, and we’ve been making them for the past 180 years (give or take a few). So treat yourself to a Punch during your next brew session. Heck, grab one for your friends too — they make a dynamite stocking stuffer. Just sayin. But before you do that, make sure to play the Punch Pro Football Pick ‘Em Challenge and join our sweepstakes for a shot to win sweet prizes! You could score swag like a Punch Cigars mini fridge, pint glasses, and more awesome goodies. Enter weekly because we’re giving away prize packs for the rest of the year! Use the link here to enter: https://www.punchcigars.com/pickem/ Cheers! Punch Cigars are for sale in the U.S. only. Badge Criteria: Check in any beer between November 27, 2025 and December 27, 2025 In the USA only.
New Badge: Sierra Nevada Premium PILS
Sierra Nevada Premium PILS Badge We started Sierra Nevada with a purpose: to bring together the craftsmanship of European brewing with distinctive American flavor. We continue this legacy with PILS, our premium craft lager. Crisp and clean with an innovative twist for a refreshingly smooth taste – it’s the best of both worlds. Our brewery has always been inspired by the German brewing process. We imported real copper German kettles to brew our beer. Like the legendary European pilsners that inspired us, PILS is brewed with precision and balance. Its brilliant clarity and tight, white foam reveal our commitment to quality, from selecting the purest ingredients to our brewing process. « I’ve enjoyed beers all over the world, but there’s something special about a proper Pilsner at a European pub. Crisp, refreshing, and served in a smaller glass to keep it at the ideal temperature and flavor—it’s how Pils is meant to be enjoyed. » – Brian Grossman, Chief Brewer Badge Criteria: Check in one (1) Sierra Nevada Premium PILS Craft Lager between November 26, 2025 and December 26, 2025.
New Badge: Savor the Celebration
Savor the Celebration Badge Hop harvest happens once a year, sending brewers to the Pacific Northwest to choose the hops they’ll use for months to come. We certainly do that— »hop selection » for all our beers—but Celebration Fresh Hop IPA gets its own 800-mile road trip through Washington and Oregon to hand-pick the ultimate fresh hops for citrus, pine, and floral flavors at their most intense. Once the hops come down, we race the harvest home to brew Celebration IPA within a few weeks. That’s the core of fresh hop beers: brew right away for maximum hop aroma and flavor. Cheers to the moments that make us want to celebrate! Watch the 2025 story of Celebration Fresh Hop IPA. CELEBRATION: A RACE AGAINST TIMEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpdYmlmMh7c Badge Criteria: Check in one (1) Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop IPA between November 25, 2025 and December 26, 2025.