Awards

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Within the first three months of operations under my leadership, Long Boat Brewing Co. achieved unprecedented recognition, establishing itself as one of India’s most awarded microbreweries.

Brewing Excellence

• Won six awards in its debut year at the Brewer World Awards, including:

  • Gold for International Light Lager

  • Bronze for Belgian Dubbel Ale and UK Irish Stout

• Awarded Highest Scoring Beer of the Year 2022, competing alongside global and national giants such as BrewDog, AB InBev, UB Spirits, Bira, Toit, Windmills, and Geist

• Judged through a blind-tasting competition by Brewer World, evaluated by BJCP judges, certified Cicerones, and global sensory experts — India’s most elite beer judging panel

Industry Recognition

• Best Trendsetter Microbrewery – South India (2022) – Brewer World Awards

• Best Brewer India – 2022, awarded to Long Boat’s Brewer within just 3 months of operations

• Ranked among the Top 3 Microbreweries in Bengaluru

• Among the top revenue-generating microbreweries in India

Hospitality & Design Awards

• Best Theme-Based Restro-Bar of the Year 2023 – Restaurant Awards by Franchise India

• Iconic Best Ambience Microbrewery & Iconic Emerging Microbrewery of the Year 2023 – Times Hospitality Icons Awards

• ET Hospitality Awards 2023 – Best South India Microbrewery: Ambience & Design

• Best Newcomer Microbrewery 2023 – Food Connoisseur Awards

Digital & Consumer Choice Wins

• EazyDiner Awards 2023 (Bengaluru) – Emerging Best Microbrewery of the Year

• Swiggy Awards:

  • Won 5 out of 6 categories, including:

    • Best Microbrewery

    • Best Outdoor Seating

    • Best Buffet Place

    • Best Continental

    • Best Pan-Asian

Leadership & National Recognition

• ET F&B Leaders 2023 & ET F&B Achievers 2024 – Honouring Bengaluru’s top hospitality leaders

• Emerging Business of the Year 2024 – MSME India Business Awards (National Level, New Delhi)

• FCIC National Awards 2024 (New Delhi):

  • Best Microbrewery in India

  • Best Design Microbrewery India

  • Best Customer Experience Microbrewery India

  • Most Innovative Beverage Menu – India

  • Youngest Restauranteur – India

• Retained the title of Best Ambience & Design Microbrewery – India (South)