Gluten-Free Beer
Special · Gluten-Free and Nonalcoholic · 64 Entrants in 2025
Style Definition
Beer brewed without gluten-containing grains.
ABV2.5 to 12.0%
IBU5 to 70
SRM2 to 40
Special categories are judged on an added ingredient, a process, or a nonstandard base, not on one classic style. Source: Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines (approximate ranges) (approximate)
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| Entries | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entries | 49 | 49 | 47 | 48 | 64 |
Medalists by Year
2025 · Category 24 · 64 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Model X-331 | 6.3% | 40 | Not Found | NEFF Brewing | Tulsa, OK |
| Silver | The Remnant | 10% | Not Found | Not Found | Armored Cow Brewing Co. | Charlotte, NC |
| Bronze | Ice Bucket | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | ALT Brew | Madison, WI |
2024 · Category 24 · 48 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Fat Randy | 7% | 55 | Not Found | Holidaily Brewing Co. | Golden, CO |
| Silver | Oktoberfest | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Orange Bike Brewing Co. | Portland, ME |
| Bronze | Pilsner | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Orange Bike Brewing Co. | Portland, ME |
2023 · Category 23 · 47 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | It Came From The Haze | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Ghostfish Brewing Co. | Seattle, WA |
| Silver | Lander Lager | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Ghostfish Brewing Co. | Seattle, WA |
| Bronze | Scarlet Sunset | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Buck Wild Brewing | Oakland, CA |
2022 · Category 22 · 49 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Alpenglow Hazy IPA | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Buck Wild Brewing | Oakland, CA |
| Silver | BuckWit Belgian | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Holidaily Brewing Co. (Production Facility) | Golden, CO |
| Bronze | Gosefish Hibiscus-Cranberry Gose | 5% | 8 | Not Found | Ghostfish Brewing Co. | Seattle, WA |
2021 · Category 22 · 49 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Watchstander Stout | 6.5% | 30 | Not Found | Ghostfish Brewing Co. | Seattle, WA |
| Silver | None Shall PATH | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Departed Soles Brewing Co. | Jersey City, NJ |
| Bronze | Big Henry Hazy IPA | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Holidaily Brewing Co. (Production Facility) | Golden, CO |