Colorado brewers and cidermakers left the Great American Beer Festival with a buzz — 41 awards in the premier American beer competition.
Why it matters: The medals give beer lovers a judge-vetted list of standout pours — and recognize a state whose craft brewing industry generated more than $2.5 billion in economic impact in 2025.
By the numbers: 30 Colorado breweries and cideries took home medals at the competition, including seven first-time winners and more than a dozen gold medals…