Overview

• Anna Winkler, a 29-year-old from Mainbernheim, was crowned Bavarian Beer Queen 2025 at Munich’s Löwenbräukeller on May 22.
• The selection process included jury evaluation, public online voting, and live audience assessments, with Winkler emerging as the winner among four finalists.
• The competition saw nearly 26,000 online votes, narrowing 66 applicants to six semifinalists and then four finalists.
• Finalist Melanie Streit publicly addressed her fans, urging respectful behavior after reports of hostility toward other candidates during the voting process.
• The event also featured the Goldene BierIdee awards, recognizing contributions to Bavarian beer culture, alongside the coronation.