
Every Simba beer variant now carries a World Beer Awards honour. Simba Wild took Silver, Simba Lager won Bronze in 2026, joining Wit and Stout recognised in 2025. The milestone comes as the brand enters its second decade of brewing in India.
Four variants. Four World Beer Awards honours. Every beer in Simba's current lineup now carries an international award.
Saltborn, the collective behind the Indian beverage brand Simba, picked up two more nods at the 2026 World Beer Awards. Simba Wild took Silver, Simba Lager won Bronze. Those join Simba Wit's Silver and Simba Stout's Bronze from the 2025 edition, meaning all four variants in the current portfolio have been recognised across two consecutive years.
Simba Wild earned its Silver within weeks of hitting the market. Launched in July 2026, it is the newest addition to the portfolio, built around malt notes and hop aromas with a balanced, crisp profile. Simba Lager's Bronze adds to the brand's established offerings, defined by a clean, refreshing character.
The recognition comes as Simba marks ten years of brewing in India. The brand started with small-batch craft beverages, built its own brewery, and expanded across styles – Wit, Stout, Lager and now Wild. Ishwaraj Singh Bhatia, Co-founder of Simba and ZigZag, said the achievement speaks to "the consistency we have built over the years and the belief we have always had in making beverages that stand for something."
Beyond the awards, Simba has built a cultural presence through platforms like Simba Uproar, First Time with Simba, Simba Garage and Simba Wagwan, creating spaces for consumer engagement that go beyond the drink itself.
Saltborn's portfolio also includes ZigZag, with ambitions extending beyond alcoholic beverages.
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