Colorado Dominates 2026 GABF as Festival Moves to Outdoor Levitt Pavilion
Colorado breweries secured 41 medals and the 501-1,000 barrel Brewery of the Year title at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival (GABF), which moved to an outdoor venue in Denver. The event introduced new categories like craft malt and hop water, with 225 judges evaluating over 7,200 entries from 49 states. While the outdoor format improved attendee experience, accessibility issues on the hillside venue drew criticism.