GABF medal categories

The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) awards medals across various categories based on beer styles, such as lagers, ales, stouts, and IPAs. Each category recognizes breweries demonstrating exceptional quality within a specific style. Medals are awarded for gold, silver, and bronze, signifying first, second, and third place. Categories group beers by characteristics like flavor, ingredients, and brewing techniques, ensuring fair competition among similar styles. This system helps consumers identify high-quality beers and highlights diverse brewing traditions across the industry.