Great American Beer Festival Photos Available
Photos from this year's Great American Beer Festival are now available for viewing and ordering.
Visit www.brightroom.com and relive the memories!
Photos © 2008 brightroom, Inc
Save the Date for 2009
It's never too early to start planning for next year's Great American Beer Festival. The 2008 GABF sold out all sessions two weeks in advance!
The 2009 Great American Beer Festival will take place September 24-26 at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado.
2008 Winners Announced
Thanks to the 46,000 of you who attended and participated in the 2008 Great American Beer Festival! We would also like to thank the the 127 judges from 11 countries who judged the beer competition as well as the 86 volunteers that supported the competition.
View the 2008 GABF Winners (PDF file, ~193 KB)!
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| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
| Attendance | 46,000 | 46,000 | 41,000 | 29,500 | 28,000 |
| Volunteers | 2,600 | 2,642 | 2,679 | 2,693 | 2,552 |
| Volunteer Hours Worked | 41,679 | 33,025 | 41,525 | 40,000 | 31,134 |
| Breweries at the Fest | 432 | 408 | 384 | 377 | 334 |
| Beers at the Fest | 2052 | 1884 | 1,668 | 1,672 | 1,454 |
| Breweries in the Competition | 472 | 473 | 450 | 466 | 398 |
| Beers in the Competition | 2902 (includes Pro-Am) |
2793 (includes Pro-Am) | 2,402 | 2,335 | 2,016 |
| Categories Judged | 75 + GABF Pro-Am | 75 + GABF Pro-Am | 69 | 69 | 67 |
| No. of Judges | 127 | 107 | 104 | 109 | 100 |
| Avg. No. of beers in each Category | 39 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 30 |
| Category with Highest Entry | American Style India Pale Ale: 106 | American Style India Pale Ale: 120 | American Style India Pale Ale: 94 | American Style India Pale Ale: 103 | 93 |
| Medals Awarded | 222 + 3 in Pro-Am | 222 + 3 in Pro-Am | 203 | 206 | 201 |
