Updating the company’s medal collection twice in less than ten days is a rare event, witnessing the consistent quality we strive for in every single brew. For us at Birrificio del Ducato, this beginning of spring has turned into an unprecedented success: a “winning streak” of 9 international medals won between the United Kingdom and France.
Just a week ago, we were proudly celebrating the awards obtained at the European Beer Challenge (EBC) 2026, and today the news of this “double-up” comes from the prestigious Concours International de Lyon.
Success at the Concours International de Lyon 2026
The French jury confirmed the high profile of our references by awarding 5 new prizes. In a highly competitive international context, the judges rewarded the balance and organoleptic richness of our products, symbols of that Italian know-how that we have always proudly exported worldwide.
Here is the detail of the awards we won in Lyon:
Gold Medal: Freeride (West Coast IPA), Machete (Double IPA), and Verdi Imperial Stout.
Silver Medal: White Riot (Graperfruit Blanche) and our brand new Onirika (Helles).
A global podium: our marathon of excellence
The overall balance of this “record-breaking March” sees us as absolute protagonists in the landscape of high-quality production. Combining the victories in London with those in Lyon means convincing global juries that are extremely different in terms of palate and brewing tradition: a result that rewards our versatility and the technical rigor we apply to every style.
Our 2026 protagonists:
Machete (Double IPA): Double Gold Medal (London and Lyon). An absolute confirmation for one of our most iconic beers, capable of amazing judges at every latitude.
Onirika (Helles): Double Silver Medal upon debut. We are particularly proud of this result: proof that our new bottom-fermentation beer was born under a star of excellence.
Verdi Imperial Stout: The Gold in Lyon once again consecrates one of the most awarded and beloved recipes in our history.
Freeride (West Coast IPA) & Futura (Bock): Both awarded Gold, demonstrating our mastery in the use of hops and the creation of distinctive aromatic profiles.
White Riot (Grapefruit Blanche): Silver Medal in Lyon. An award that celebrates the elegance of this beer, capable of combining the freshness of citrus fruits with a bold, international character.
Quality and Dedication: Our secret
"Vincere 9 medaglie internazionali in così poco tempo è il frutto di un lavoro di squadra incessante. Dalla selezione meticolosa delle materie prime alla precisione tecnica in ogni fase, ogni dettaglio conta per portare l'eccellenza italiana nei calici di tutto il mondo."
For us, these awards are not just trophies to display, but a promise kept to our distributors, partner venues, and all the enthusiasts who choose the quality signed by Birrificio del Ducato every day. We will continue to work with the same passion, one toast at a time.
