These Are The Best Beers In America, According To The 2026 Great American Beer Festival
Brewers and cider makers from across the United States are celebrating top honors following the revamped 2026 Great American Beer Festival competition. Regional winners emerged nationwide, including operations in Ohio, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and California that secured competitive medals. The annual contest organized by the Brewers Association highlights standout producers and beverage selections recognized as the finest in the country. Participants and local industries are evaluating the impact of the updated festival format on the national craft beverage marketplace.
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- ✓ Colorado breweries and cideries captured 41 medals at the revamped Great American Beer Festival.
- ✓ Six Ohio breweries secured a total of nine medals during the national competition.
- ✓ Oregon operations claimed 10 percent of all medals awarded at the event.
What changed
The Brewers Association and regional outlets released the comprehensive results and medal counts for the 2026 competition.
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Winners Crowned at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival
Brewers and cider makers from across the United States are celebrating top honors following the revamped 2026 Great American Beer Festival competition. Regional winners emerged nationwide, including operations in Ohio, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and California that secured competitive medals. The annual contest organized by the Brewers Association highlights standout producers and beverage selections recognized as the finest in the country. Participants and local industries are evaluating the impact of the updated festival format on the national craft beverage marketplace.
Why it matters
The Great American Beer Festival functions as the nation's largest and most influential commercial beer competition. Winning brewers leverage these awards to boost national visibility, drive sales, and validate production quality. The 2026 event featured a revamped structure affecting regional entries and overall standings.
What is confirmed
- Colorado breweries and cideries captured 41 medals at the revamped Great American Beer Festival.
- Six Ohio breweries secured a total of nine medals during the national competition.
- Oregon operations claimed 10 percent of all medals awarded at the event.
Still unconfirmed
- Specific local brewery expansions will immediately follow the 2026 medal announcements.
What to watch next
- Official full lists of medal winners published by the Brewers Association.
- Economic impact assessments on winning regional breweries.
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