Daily Beer Wins Two Awards at the 2026 Korea International Beer Award (KIBA)
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Hankook Economy
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2026-05-11 11:42
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Daily Beer, Korea’s leading beer platform and operator of the Daily Beer brand, announced that two of its craft beers have been recognized at the 2026 Korea International Beer Award (KIBA), further demonstrating the brand’s commitment to quality and innovation.
At this year’s competition, Daily New England IPA received the Silver Medal in the Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale category, while Daily Red Lager earned the Bronze Medal in the Vienna-Style Lager category.
The Korea International Beer Award is an international beer competition judged by industry experts from Korea and abroad, with entries evaluated according to internationally recognized beer style guidelines. The latest awards recognize the quality and craftsmanship of Daily Beer’s "Daily" series, which is served across the company’s nationwide network of stores.
The award-winning Daily New England IPA showcases the signature characteristics of the New England IPA style, featuring a smooth mouthfeel and expressive hop aroma. Designed with a focus on tropical fruit notes and a soft finish rather than intense bitterness, the beer appeals to both first-time IPA drinkers and experienced craft beer enthusiasts.
Daily Red Lager, which received the Bronze Medal, is brewed in the Vienna-style lager tradition. It is distinguished by its subtle ruby-red color, rich malt character, and clean finish, offering a balanced and approachable flavor profile that pairs well with a wide variety of foods.
Both beers are part of Daily Beer’s "Daily" series, developed using insights gathered from operating stores nationwide and years of experience in beer planning and product development. The company continues to create beers designed to complement food pairings while delivering an accessible yet premium craft beer experience for everyday consumers.
Daily Beer has previously been recognized for its contributions to the franchise industry, including receiving the Presidential Commendation after eight consecutive years of industry awards. The KIBA recognition further validates not only the company’s operational excellence but also the quality of its products.
A Daily Beer representative said, “These awards reflect our commitment to delivering both exceptional beer quality and an enjoyable drinking experience for everyday consumers. We will continue developing high-quality craft beers that customers can comfortably enjoy at our stores.”
Moving forward, Daily Beer plans to continue expanding its craft beer portfolio through its nationwide store network while contributing to the growth of Korea’s craft beer industry and promoting K-beer to a broader audience.
At this year’s competition, Daily New England IPA received the Silver Medal in the Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale category, while Daily Red Lager earned the Bronze Medal in the Vienna-Style Lager category.
The Korea International Beer Award is an international beer competition judged by industry experts from Korea and abroad, with entries evaluated according to internationally recognized beer style guidelines. The latest awards recognize the quality and craftsmanship of Daily Beer’s "Daily" series, which is served across the company’s nationwide network of stores.
The award-winning Daily New England IPA showcases the signature characteristics of the New England IPA style, featuring a smooth mouthfeel and expressive hop aroma. Designed with a focus on tropical fruit notes and a soft finish rather than intense bitterness, the beer appeals to both first-time IPA drinkers and experienced craft beer enthusiasts.
Daily Red Lager, which received the Bronze Medal, is brewed in the Vienna-style lager tradition. It is distinguished by its subtle ruby-red color, rich malt character, and clean finish, offering a balanced and approachable flavor profile that pairs well with a wide variety of foods.
Both beers are part of Daily Beer’s "Daily" series, developed using insights gathered from operating stores nationwide and years of experience in beer planning and product development. The company continues to create beers designed to complement food pairings while delivering an accessible yet premium craft beer experience for everyday consumers.
Daily Beer has previously been recognized for its contributions to the franchise industry, including receiving the Presidential Commendation after eight consecutive years of industry awards. The KIBA recognition further validates not only the company’s operational excellence but also the quality of its products.
A Daily Beer representative said, “These awards reflect our commitment to delivering both exceptional beer quality and an enjoyable drinking experience for everyday consumers. We will continue developing high-quality craft beers that customers can comfortably enjoy at our stores.”
Moving forward, Daily Beer plans to continue expanding its craft beer portfolio through its nationwide store network while contributing to the growth of Korea’s craft beer industry and promoting K-beer to a broader audience.