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The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) returned in 2025 with another record-breaking celebration of craft excellence. This year’s competition saw 273 breweries and cideries earn a total of 347 medals, selected from over 8,300 entries judged by 250 industry experts. From coast to coast, brewers showcased their creativity and skill across a wide range of styles—including a special, one-time-only Vera Hop category. We’re thrilled to share that several of Elite Brands’ partners were among the winners, continuing to raise the bar in brewing innovation and quality.
Westbound & Down Brewery Co. Photo © Brewers Association
Brewery of the Year
Westbound & Down Brewing Co.
Idaho Springs, CO
Brewery and Brewer of the Year (5,001–15,000 Barrels)
Allagash Brewing Co.
Portland, Maine
Brewery Group Brewery and Brewer of the Year
Allagash Brewing Co. Photo © Brewers Association
Gold Medal
Allagash Brewing Co.
Portland, Maine
• Allagash Tripel – Belgian-Style Tripel
• Allagash Lager – International-Style Pilsener
Westbound & Down Brewing Co.
Idaho Springs, CO
• Parallel Pale – American-Style Pale Ale
• Westbound Italian Pils – Italian-Style Pilsener
• How the West Was One: Mosaic – West Coast IPA
Pizza Port Brewing Co.
Imperial Beach, California
• Way Heavy – Scottish-Style Ale
DESTIHL Brewery
Normal, Illionis
• TourBus® Double Dry Hopped Hazy IPA – Juicy/Hazy India Pale Ale
Russian River Brewing Co. Photo © Brewers Association
Silver Medal
Russian River Brewing Co.
Windsor, California
• RnD West Coast Pils #7 – Vera Hop Beer
Short’s Brewing Co.
Bellaire, Michigan
• Hot Loins – Experimental Beer
Pizza Port Brewing Co.
Imperial Beach, California
• Paloma – Specialty Berliner-Style Weisse
Westbound & Down Brewing Co.
Idaho Springs, CO
• Scenic Route – Session India Pale Ale
• Infinity Pils – Hoppy Lager
Coronado Brewing Co. Photo © Brewers Association
Bronze Medal
Coronado Brewing Co.
San Diego, California
• Salty Crew – Golden/Blonde Ale
Westbound & Down Brewing Co.
Idaho Springs, CO
