American Craft Beer Hall of Fame to Livestream the Revealing of the Inaugural Inductees
Next month the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame will announce its inaugural group of inductees during a special livestream event on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The event will celebrate the trailblazers, innovators, and visionaries who have made significant contributions to the craft beer revolution in the United States.
As the craft beer industry continues to grow and evolve, the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame honors those who helped paved the way for future generations of brewers, consumers, and entrepreneurs. It is through these honors and recognition that the Hall hopes not only to remember the craft beer industry’s past, but to inspire and encourage its future.
Through a collaboration with craft beer professionals, viewers will have the opportunity to watch the announcement of the inductees live online as it is simulcast on-location at the below locations. In-person attendees at each location will also be able to order pints of a special brew from each brewery, the proceeds of which go to supporting the Hall.
A Board of Advisors made up of many of craft beer’s most respected and notable analysts, commentators, and advocates, came to consensus on the following nineteen nominees for enshrinement in 2025.
- Charlie Bamforth
- Larry Bell
- Sam Calagione
- Fred Eckhardt
- Teri Fahrendorf
- Charles Finkel
- Bert Grant
- Ken Grossman
- Julia Herz
- Michael Jackson
- Kim Jordan
- Jim Koch
- Fritz Maytag
- Jack McAuliffe
- Garrett Oliver
- Charlie Papazian
- Pete Slosberg
- Carol Stoudt
- Don Younger
Fans of craft beer living near one of the host breweries can also visit and enjoy a pint of Inductor, a special beer release at each location. Proceeds from the sale of Inductor will go toward supporting the Hall and its mission of inspiring the next generation of craft beer professionals by recognizing its past. The participating breweries are listed below.
- Dogfish Head Craft Brewery – Milton, DE
- New Realm Brewing Company – Atlanta, GA
- Bierstadt Lagerhaus – Denver, CO
- Deschutes Brewery – Portland, OR
- Dovetail Brewery – Chicago, IL
The livestream will be available free of charge and can be accessed live online at https://halloffame.craftbeerprofessionals.org/, or recorded following the event on the Craft Beer Professionals YouTube page. We also are providing the direct feed via YouTube below.
About the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame
The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame was established to recognize and celebrate those who have significantly contributed to the evolution of craft beer in the United States. From brewers to advocates, to educators and entrepreneurs, the Hall of Fame honors individuals and organizations whose dedication and innovations have shaped the American craft beer landscape through the decades. For more information, please visit the Hall online at www.AmericanCraftBeerHallofFame.com
About The Author
DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.