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Infographic: GABF Medal Hot Spots

The most prestigious beer competition in the United States is open to breweries from across the country, but some states tend to win more than others for reasons that include population size (i.e., more breweries) and proximity. Let’s take a closer look.

Infographic: GABF Medal Hot Spots

After another Great American Beer Festival and the excitement over so many great medal-winning beers, we always wonder: Why do some states’ breweries win so often, and others so rarely?

Taking the medal winners over the past decade, here’s a look at which states’ breweries have won the most medals overall, and which states are scoring highest on a per-capital basis. Which states punch above their weight class, and does proximity to Colorado and the ability to deliver submissions impact the results?