Lough Gill Brewery Wins 3 International Medals — Including Best Beer from Ireland!

We’re thrilled to share some big news from the international stage — Lough Gill Brewery has just taken home three major awards at the Concours International de Lyon 2025, one of the world’s most respected tasting competitions for beer, wine, and spirits.

Even better? One of our beers was named Best Beer from Ireland in the entire competition. A proud moment for Sligo, and for Irish craft beer!

The Winning Beers

Pain & Perfection — Sour Beer Category
Bold, complex, and unapologetically tart — this sour brings balance and finesse to the category. A wild ride for the taste buds and a standout among global entries.

Spear — Wood & Barrel Aged Beer Category
Our 13% ABV bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout continues to raise the bar. Rich with aromas of whisky and sherry barrels, this powerhouse brew delivers bold flavour, warming depth, and silky balance.

Torc — Wood & Barrel Aged Beer Category
A decadent creation with coconut, whisky barrel, and Madagascan vanilla notes, Torc stood out so strongly it was awarded:
🏆 Best Beer from Ireland – Concours de Lyon 2025

Flying the Flag for Irish Craft Beer

We’re incredibly honoured to represent Ireland at such a prestigious competition, and we couldn’t be prouder of our brewing team. Their passion, creativity, and relentless pursuit of perfection is what brought this home — and it's what drives everything we do.

Taste the Winners

Curious to try them yourself? You’ll find these award-winning beers in our [webshop] and at select retailers and bars across Ireland.

If you haven’t tasted what makes them medal-worthy yet — now’s your chance.

Thank you for being part of the Lough Gill journey.
Here’s to raising the bar, one beer at a time.
Sláinte,
The Lough Gill Brewery Team