Colorado Breweries and Cideries Secure 41 Accolades at Great American Beer Festival
Colorado breweries and cideries collectively earned 41 awards, comprising 39 medals and two special honors, at the Great American Beer Festival, the nation's largest professional beer competition.
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, October 12, 2026 — Colorado’s craft beverage industry has once again demonstrated its national prominence, with breweries and cideries from the state securing a significant haul of awards at the Great American Beer Festival. The competition, recognized as the largest professional beer contest in the United States, saw Colorado establishments earn a combined total of 41 accolades.
These awards include 39 medals and two distinct special honors, reflecting the quality and innovation present within Colorado’s brewing and cider-making communities. The Great American Beer Festival draws brewers and cider makers from across the country, making the recognition particularly noteworthy for the participating Colorado businesses.
The exact breakdown of awards by individual brewery or cidery, or the specific categories in which these accolades were won, was not detailed in the provided summary. Further details regarding the specific establishments, the types of medals awarded (e.g., gold, silver, bronze), and the nature of the two special honors are not available.
Despite the lack of granular detail, the collective achievement highlights the strong presence and competitive standing of Colorado’s craft beverage scene on a national level. The state has long been recognized as a hub for craft beer and cider, with numerous establishments consistently earning recognition at regional and national events.
Story summarized from the original created by Elizabeth Pond on gazette.com, see more information here.
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