Staff Reporter
WINDHOEK-BASED Roof of Africa Craft Brewery has once again secured top honours at the 2026 African Beer Cup, winning gold and silver medals and reinforcing its status as one of the continent’s most consistently awarded breweries.
The brewery claimed a gold medal for its Roof Draught and a silver medal for its Dark Lager at the competition, which is Africa’s largest and most prestigious beer contest. Roof Draught’s latest gold marks its third and sixth overall medal, cementing its reputation as one of the most decorated beers in the competition’s seven-year history.
Roof of Africa Craft Brewery director Torsten Krumnow said the recognition reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to quality and craft brewing excellence.
“Roof of Africa is honoured to be part of the African Beer Cup Competition, and winning medals yearly showcases our steadfast commitment and love for craft beer,” Krumnow said.
A total of 243 beers from 16 African countries were entered into this year’s competition, with 17 gold, 37 silver and 35 bronze medals awarded across a wide range of categories, including traditional international styles and beers incorporating African ingredients and brewing innovations.
Each entry was evaluated twice by independent panels of international judges using a strict scoring system designed to ensure fairness and consistency.
The African Beer Cup continues to highlight both established and emerging brewing talent across the continent, with growing trends this year including non-alcoholic beers, African ingredient-driven brews, and collaborative brewing projects.
Cape Town’s Woodstock Brewery was named Best Beer in Africa for its Funky Monk’s sour ale, which outperformed all gold medal winners after a final round of judging.
Photo: Roof of Africa Craft Brewery
