Birrificio del Ducato is thrilled to announce a triumph that makes us incredibly proud: we have won four medals at the Concours International de Lyon 2025
, one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world. This recognition comes after a long journey of passion, research, and relentless commitment to excellence.
With over 1,630 entries from breweries around the world, the Concours International de Lyon continues to be an essential platform for showcasing the best beers globally. This year, 510 gold and silver medals were awarded and 18 trophies were handed out, and we are absolutely delighted to be among the winners.
Our Award-Winning Beers
This year, our beers stood out in several categories, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results:
🏅 Freeride – Gold Medal in the Ale – American IPA category.
🏅 Paradox – Gold Medal in the Ale – Triple Belgian-Style category.
🏅 Machete – Gold Medal in the Ale – Imperial IPA category.
🥈 Viaemilia – Medaglia Argento in the Lager – International-Style Pilsner category.
Each award-winning beer represents the perfect blend of innovation, quality, and passion. Freeride West Coas IPA, with its bold flavor and perfect balance between bitterness and freshness, impressed the judges in its category. Paradox Belgian Tripel and Machete Double IPA, with their complex and powerful notes, stood out for their intensity and richness of flavor. Finally, Viaemilia, our Italian Pilsner, earned the silver medal for its freshness and elegance, symbolizing Italian brewing tradition with a modern twist.
Why the Concours International de Lyon is Important to Us
Being awarded at the Concours International de Lyon is an incredible honor for us. This competition is one of the most prestigious beer events globally, with a jury of international experts who evaluate the beers in a fair and impartial manner. Every medal we win is not just recognition but proof that our ongoing commitment to innovation and quality has placed us among the best in the industry.
Our journey has never stopped: every day we work to improve, experiment, and refine our brewing process. Quality is always at the heart of everything we do, and these awards are a testament that we’re on the right path.
Our Passion for Innovation and Quality
Birrificio del Ducato was founded in 2007 with a clear vision: to produce beers that combined Italian brewing tradition with modern international trends. We’ve never been satisfied with the ordinary. Every beer we create is the result of years of experiments, trials, and perfection. It’s our way of telling stories through unique flavors and bringing a piece of our passion into every bottle.
Today, with over 140 international awards, we are recognized as one of the most awarded Italian breweries, but we never stop. Every award we receive drives us to do even better, to seek new challenges, new ideas, and new ways to surprise those who choose our beers.
Our Award-Winning Beers: A Triumph You Can Continue to Discover
We’re happy to share this triumph with you. Our award-winning beers are always available in our webshop
and continue to represent the heart of our commitment to excellence. Don’t miss the chance to taste Freeride, Paradox, Machete, and Viaemilia, which triumphed at the Concours International de Lyon 2025.
Order now our award-winning beers:
Freeride (West Coast IPA) – Gold Medal
Paradox (Belgian Tripel) – Gold Medal
Machete (Double IPA) – Gold Medal
Viaemilia (Italian Pilsner) – SilverMedal
Each bottle is a little piece of our passion and dedication. We’re excited to continue offering these beers, and we’re sure they’ll provide you with a unique experience.
