The Simba beverage portfolio earned four World Beer Awards honours across two consecutive years [1], [2].
These accolades signal the brand's growing influence in the global craft beer market. By securing recognition for multiple variants, the collective demonstrates a versatility in brewing that appeals to international judges.
Saltborn, the collective behind the Simba brand, saw its portfolio recognized for quality and innovation [1], [2]. In the 2026 competition, Simba Wild earned a silver award [1], while Simba Lager received a bronze award [1].
This recent success follows a pattern of recognition established the previous year. During the 2025 World Beer Awards, both Simba Wit and Simba Stout were recognized [1].
In total, four different variants have received four honours over the two-year period [1]. The awards highlight the diverse range of the portfolio, spanning from light lagers to heavier stouts, and its ability to compete on a global stage [1], [2].
The World Beer Awards is a global competition that evaluates the quality of beers from around the world. While the specific ceremony location was not disclosed, the recognition provides a benchmark for the Saltborn collective as it scales its operations [1], [2].
“Simba Wild earned a Silver award”
The consistent recognition of four distinct beer styles—Wild, Lager, Wit, and Stout—suggests that Saltborn is not relying on a single flagship product. Instead, the brand is building a comprehensive portfolio capable of competing across different categories of the global beer market, which may facilitate easier expansion into new international territories.
