The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) has come a long way since original founder Charlie Papazian launched it in Boulder, Colorado, in 1982. Initially held in conjunction with the American Homebrewers Association’s annual conference, Papazian’s event saw 24 breweries and 47 beers being celebrated and scrutinized by a relatively small group of enthusiasts. This year, 41 years later, more than 500 breweries (300 less than before the COVID-19 pandemic) showcased 1,500 beers — one ounce at a time. Tune-in Episode 65 to hear co-host Pappi Swarner recount his 2023 GABF experience — from the mechanical bull to the Silent Disco, from the new cider section to the new international beer area, he saw it all — inside the 437,000 square-foot Convention Center to the surrounding breweries and parties.
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