August 23, 2010
Now less than a month away, the 2010 Great American Beer Festival promises to be one for the record books
Surpassing all of its previous ticket sales records, GABF has sold out five weeks in advance of the event. Eager beer lovers will not be disappointed, as more details about the festival are being announced in the lead-up to GABF.
Beer and Food Pavilion: A Sensory Experience
A festival favorite, the Beer and Food Pavilion offers participants an opportunity to learn the art of beer and food pairings from master chefs and brewers. Highlights include:
- Top Chef season 5 winner, Hosea Rosenberg
- Dogfish Head Craft Brewery founder and president, Sam Calagione
- Fire & Ice: A Beer and Seafood Throwdown pitting Maui Brewing against Alaskan Brewing
- And much more!
Brewers Studio Pavilion: The Stories behind the Beer
Learn more about the provocative personalities and innovators who are responsible for the beers you know and love. The Brewers Studio Pavilion explores the stories behind some of today’s most successful craft brewers. Highlights include:
- A look back at the last 30 years of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company with Ken Grossman and Charlie Papazian
- Sustainable brewing practices
- International brewing collaborations
Sustainability Initiatives: Drinking Responsibly
The GABF is making every attempt to lessen its impact through innovative sustainability programs. Our partnerships with ZeroHero, Colorado Convention Center, Centerplate Catering, Governors Energy Office, the Colorado Carbon Fund, and Renewable Choice Energy we aim to reduce our carbon footprint and come as close to a zero-waste event as possible. Here are some of the ways we are making an impact.
Complete Brewery, Exhibitor and Sponsor Lists now posted
Thanks to our breweries, exhibitors and sponsors for helping make this another fantastic GABF.