Inaugural Inductees Announced for the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame

The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame, is proud and excited to announce its inaugural class of Inductees. Founded with the mission of honoring and remembering those who have contributed to the growth and success of the country’s craft beer industry, The Hall aims to inspire current and future generations to continue to innovate and collaborate so that it may thrive for many years to come.

A board of over 100 Electors, made up of many of craft beer’s most respected and notable analysts, commentators, and advocates, came to consensus on the following twelve Inductees for enshrinement in The Hall:

Fred Eckhardt
Charles and Rose Ann Finkel
Bert Grant
Ken Grossman
Michael Jackson
Jim Koch
Fritz Maytag
Jack McAuliffe, Jane Zimmerman, and Suzy Stern
Charlie Papazian

These Inductees represent diverse facets of the industry –brewery owners, brewers, writers, and educators. Each has contributed greatly to the growth and development of craft beer in their own ways, and the industry as a whole owes them an enormous debt of gratitude.

The induction ceremony was live streamed on Saturday, Feb. 15th, from five breweries across the country, including Bierstadt Lagerhaus (Denver), Deschutes (Portland), Dogfish Head (Milton), Dovetail (Chicago), and New Realm (Atlanta).

The ACBHOF would also like to recognize Hankscraft AJS Tap Handles, The Hop Guild, Belmont Station, and Beer Enthusiasts of America for their generous support of The Hall.

The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame is incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, and part of its mission is to raise funds for its charitable wing. If you would like to make a donation in support of the Hall and its mission, please visit https://www.americancraftbeerhalloffame.com