The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Nominees / Induction Ceremony

The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame is proud to announce the nominees for its 2026 class of Inductees.
A Board of Advisors—comprised of respected analysts, commentators, brewers, and advocates— has reached consensus on the following nominees for enshrinement in the 2026 class (in alphabetical order):

·         Charlie Bamforth
·         Larry Bell
·         Sam Calagione
·         Kim Jordan
·         Ray Daniels
·         Teri Fahrendorf
·         Garrett Oliver
·         Pete Slosberg
·         Mitch Steele
·         Carol Stoudt

These nominees represent the diverse and interconnected facets of the craft beer community, including brewery founders, brewers, writers, educators, innovators, and champions of the culture who helped elevate American craft beer to global prominence.

“This year’s ballot is like a “Who’s who” of some of the most important figures in American craft beer.” explains The Hall’s founder and President, Marty Nachel. “Every one of the nominees has been absolutely foundational to the industry’s success, and we could not be prouder to have the opportunity to induct some of their number into the Hall in 2026.”

As of this blog post, The Hall’s Electors are casting their official votes for the final list of new Inductees, with those Inductees being announced in February. This second class of Inductees will join last year’s Inaugural class (see previous blog post).

The 2026 Induction ceremony will take place live online, on Saturday, February 28th, with watch parties taking place at various breweries across the country (details to follow).
Last year’s Induction Ceremony can be streamed for free online on YouTube.

UPDATE:

The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) will hold its 2026 Induction Ceremony on February 28, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET, celebrating pioneers who shaped the industry. The event will be livestreamed globally via Craft Beer Professionals and featured at watch parties at locations including Dogfish Head, Round Trip Brewing, Breakside Brewing, and Hailstorm Brewing. 

Key Details for the 2026 Ceremony

Date/Time: Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 3 PM ET / Noon PT.
Format: Global livestream with select in-person watch parties.
Purpose: To honor individuals with significant, long-term contributions to the American craft beer industry.
2026 Nominees: The 2026 nominee list includes industry veterans like Charlie Bamforth, Larry Bell, Sam Calagione, Kim Jordan, Ray Daniels, Teri Fahrendorf, Garrett Oliver, Carol Stoudt, Mitch Steele, and Pete Slosberg. 

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About The American Craft Beer Hall Of Fame:

“The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame has been established to honor, celebrate, and commit to history those people who are responsible for initiating, sustaining, and promoting the American craft beer industry. This Hall is to ensure that the memories of their contributions and achievements will not fade with time.”