How many medals did Cervecera de Canarias win?

Seven in total at the World Beer Awards 2026, according to Canarias7. Of these, the sources detail two golds, two silvers and one bronze; the other two are not specified.

Which beers won gold?

Dorada Sin Gluten and Tropical Con Limón, also named best in Spain in their categories according to local media.

What are Tropical and Dorada?

They are the two flagship brands of Cervecera de Canarias: Tropical was born on Gran Canaria in 1924 and Dorada on Tenerife (first beer in 1948).

What are the World Beer Awards?

An annual international competition that rewards the world's best beers by style and category, including national honours.

Since when has the company competed?

It has taken part since 2020 and, according to local media, has gathered 27 medals across all editions.

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Cervecera de Canarias wins seven medals at the World Beer Awards 2026

The Compañía Cervecera de Canarias, maker of the iconic Tropical and Dorada beers, has won seven medals at the 2026 edition of the World Beer Awards, one of the leading international beer competitions.

14 August 2026 · By Martin Kosinski · 6 min · Editorial responsibility: Matthias Camenzind, Editor-in-Chief

Photo: Philip Rowlands, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Symbolbild).

Reported by Canarias7 and other media across the archipelago, the recognition places two products born on Gran Canaria and Tenerife among the best in Spain in their categories and reinforces the standing of the Canary Islands' brewing industry.

Seven medals for Canarian beers

According to reports by Canarias7 and other local media, Cervecera de Canarias collected seven awards at the World Beer Awards 2026. Of that total, the sources consulted detail five specific prizes: two golds, two silvers and one bronze.

The two golds went to Dorada Sin Gluten and Tropical Con Limón, which those outlets say were also named best in Spain in their respective categories (gluten-free and lemon).

Golds, silvers and a bronze

The breakdown offered by the sources spreads the prizes across the company's two main families. Silver went to Dorada Sin Limón — an alcohol-free variant — and to Tropical 1924, the premium reference that recalls the brand's founding year. The bronze went to Dorada Especial Negra, a dark beer.

With these results, both the Dorada and the Tropical families earned recognition, a spread the company reads as broad validation of its range.

A century of history between two islands

Today's Compañía Cervecera de Canarias grew out of the union of two island traditions. In 1924, entrepreneur Cástor Gómez Navarro founded the La Tropical brewery in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the origin of the Tropical brand. On Tenerife, the company that would give rise to Dorada was established in 1939 and bottled its first beer in 1948, adopting the Dorada name in the 1960s.

According to Wikipedia, the two merged in 1994 and the firm now belongs to the international group AB InBev. Alongside its own brands — Dorada, Tropical and Especial — it produces Stella Artois under licence and distributes labels such as Budweiser, Corona and Guinness.

What the World Beer Awards are

The World Beer Awards are an international competition that each year distinguishes the world's best beers by style and category. A panel of tasters assesses aspects such as organoleptic characteristics, innovation and brewing quality, and hands out national "best in country" honours in addition to the style prizes.

Cervecera de Canarias has taken part since 2020. According to local media, the company has now gathered 27 medals across all editions — a figure best treated as data provided by the company itself.

A source of pride for Canarian industry

Beyond brand prestige, the awards reinforce the role of Cervecera de Canarias as one of Spain's leading beer producers and an economic driver for the archipelago. By its own account, the company's activity indirectly generates around 9,000 jobs across the islands and prioritises local sourcing.

For a sector heavily exposed to mainland and international competition, placing island products "among the best in Spain" carries both commercial and symbolic value. Chief executive Roberto Martínez de Bustos said, according to the media, that the honours recognise the Dorada and Tropical brands and put Canarias on the global beer map.

To enjoy it at its best: lager-style beers such as Tropical or Dorada release their aroma best when served cool but not ice-cold, between 4 and 6 °C, in a clean glass. The lemon and alcohol-free variants are a refreshing option for the Canarian heat without giving up flavour.

Worth noting: the sources consulted detail five of the seven medals; the two remaining awards are not identified. Remarks attributed to chief executive Roberto Martínez de Bustos are reported here indirectly. Alcohol should always be consumed responsibly and is prohibited for minors.

Key facts

7 medals for Cervecera de Canarias at the World Beer Awards 2026 (source: Canarias7).
Golds: Dorada Sin Gluten and Tropical Con Limón, best in Spain in their category according to local media.
Silvers: Dorada Sin Limón and Tropical 1924. Bronze: Dorada Especial Negra.
1924: the year La Tropical was founded in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Wikipedia).
1939/1948: establishment on Tenerife and the first beer that led to Dorada (Wikipedia).
~9,000 indirect jobs across the islands, according to the company.

FAQ

How many medals did Cervecera de Canarias win?: Seven in total at the World Beer Awards 2026, according to Canarias7. Of these, the sources detail two golds, two silvers and one bronze; the other two are not specified.
Which beers won gold?: Dorada Sin Gluten and Tropical Con Limón, also named best in Spain in their categories according to local media.
What are Tropical and Dorada?: They are the two flagship brands of Cervecera de Canarias: Tropical was born on Gran Canaria in 1924 and Dorada on Tenerife (first beer in 1948).
What are the World Beer Awards?: An annual international competition that rewards the world's best beers by style and category, including national honours.
Since when has the company competed?: It has taken part since 2020 and, according to local media, has gathered 27 medals across all editions.

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