17 Oct Houston GABF Winners 2021
Houston GABF Winners 2021
Houston brought home some more hardware this year. We did a little better this year than the Houston GABF Winners 2020, but just like years passed, both OGs and newcomers showed up. Love to see it!
The Great American Beer Festival, lovingly referred to as GABF, is like a grand family reunion for the craft beer aficionados. In the midst of numerous national and global competitions, GABF shines with its distinctive prestige drawing massive crowds. It’s a yearly extravaganza that unfolds right in the heart of Denver, Colorado, drawing a throng of enthusiasts who eagerly await the results, both on-site and in the virtual realm, as local heroes beeroes strive for well-deserved acclaim.
Within the grand tapestry of this esteemed gathering, our local brewers showcased their craft, and the outcomes were nothing short of applause-worthy. The lineup of Houston’s GABF 2021 Champions speaks volumes, instilling us with a deep sense of appreciation for the honors they brought back home.
Eureka Heights showed up strong again, but this time with Buckle Bunny Cream Ale taking home bronze.
True Anomaly Brewing Co. pulled up again knocking the wood and barrel-aged sour beer outta the park thanks to their foeder prowess as Sea of Waves that earned gold. They also brought home a silver for Scout, their International Lager.
Galveston Bay Beer Co. brought home some bronze to the bay for both Captain’s Coffee Stout and Bull Shark Scottish-Style Ale.
2021
Eureka Heights Buckle Bunny
Bronze
Cream Ale
True Anomaly Brewing Co. Sea of Waves
Gold
Wood and barrel-aged sour beer
True Anomaly Brewing Co. Scout
Silver
International Lager
Galveston Bay Beer Co. Captain’s Coffee Stout
Bronze
Coffee Stout or Porter
Galveston Bay Beer Co. Bull Shark
Bronze
Scottish-Style Ale
2020
Eureka Heights Wicket Awesome
Gold
ESB
New Magnolia Brewing Co. Fr. Bernard’s Grodziskie
Bronze
Historical Beer
Vallenson’s Brewing Co. Settler’s Oatmeal Stout
Gold
Oatmeal Stout
True Anomaly Brewing Co. Freedom 7
Bronze
Wood and barrel-aged sour beer
2019
Saint Arnold Pumpkinator
Bronze
Pumpkin/Squash Beer or Pumpkin Spice Beer
SpindleTap Honey Hole ESB
Silver
Honey Beer
Great Heights Bourbon Legend Barrel Aged Barleywine
Bronze
Barrel Aged Beer
2018
Saint Arnold Amber Ale
Bronze
Ordinary or Special Bitter
Saint Arnold Oktoberfest
Silver
Scottish-Style Ale
2017
Galveston Island Brewing Blue Bridge Amber
Bronze
American-Style Amber/Red Ale
Eureka Heights Buckle Bunny
Gold
American-Style Cream Ale
Holler ESB
Bronze
Extra Special Bitter
Saint Arnold Weedwacker
Bronze
German-Style Wheat Ale
Saint Arnold Amber Ale
Bronze
Ordinary or Special Bitter
Saint Arnold Pumpkinator
Gold
Pumpkin/Squash Beer or Pumpkin Spice Beer
2015
Karbach Karbachtoberfest
Silver
American-Style Amber Lager
Saint Arnold Weedwacker
Gold
German-Style Wheat Ale
2014
Saint Arnold Weedwacker
Bronze
German-Style Wheat Ale
Saint Arnold Summer Pils
Silver
Munich-Style Helles
2013
Saint Arnold Weedwacker
Bronze
German-Style Wheat Ale
Saint Arnold Summer Pils
Silver
Munich-Style Helles
2010
Saint Arnold Elissa IPA
Silver
Extra Special Bitter or Strong Bitter
Saint Arnold Fancy lawnmower
Gold
German-Style Kolsch
Saint Arnold Oktoberfest
Silver
Scottish-Style Ale
2009
Saint Arnold Summer Pils
Gold
Munich-Style Helles
2008
Saint Arnold Summer Pils
Silver
Munich-Style Helles
2007
Saint Arnold Fancy lawnmower
Gold
German-Style Kolsch
2006
Saint Arnold Fancy lawnmower
Bronze
German-Style Kolsch/Koln-Style Kolsch
2005
Saint Arnold Amber Ale
Bronze
Bitter
Saint Arnold Summer Pils
Silver
Munich-Style Helles
2003
Saint Arnold Brown Ale (Ale Wagger)
Bronze
English-Style Brown Ale
Saint Arnold Summer Pils
Silver
Munich-Style Helles
2001
Saint Arnold Oktoberfest
Bronze
Scottish-Style Ale
2000
Saint Arnold Fancy lawnmower
Bronze
German-Style Kolsch/Koln-Style Kolsch
Saint Arnold Oktoberfest
Bronze
Scottish-Style Ale
Saint Arnold Winter Stout
Silver
Sweet Stout
1999
Saint Arnold Amber Ale
Bronze
English-Style (Extra Special) Strong Bitter
1998
The Village Brewery Resolution Ale
Gold
English Old Ale/Strong Ale
Houston Brewery IPA
Bronze
English Style (Extra Special) Strong Bitter
Houston Brewery Stout
Gold
Foreign Style Stout
Houston GABF Winners 2021: You Gotta Play to Win
As we come to the close, GABF turned out to be an absolute blast, and catching our hometown heroes in action as they claim victory is like an extra dose of exhilaration. It’s highly recommended to snag those GABF tickets nice and early, and you’ll find all the nitty-gritty specifics right at your fingertips. And don’t forget, with the tourism hustle and bustle, it’s a clever move to get those flight and lodging arrangements squared away ahead of time, especially considering the tight squeeze on available AirBnBs and hotels.
Beers to you, Houston.
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