This past October, the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame announced its inaugural Class of 2025 Nominees. The list included 19 worthy individuals that have made a substantial impact on craft beer with nine making the cut as part of the inaugural class.
The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame was founded with the mission of honoring and remembering those who have contributed to the growth and success of the country’s craft beer industry, The Hall hopes to inspire current and future generations to continue to innovate and collaborate so that it may thrive for many years to come
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 The Hall (in alphabetical order):
- 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
Of these 19 nominees, the board selected nine of them that are listed below. The ten that did not get inducted will still be eligible next year and into the future.
2025 American Craft Beer Hall of Fame Inductees:
- Fritz Maytag
- Michael Jackson
- Charlie Papazian
- Ken Grossman
- Jim Koch
- Fred Eckhardt
- Bert Grant
- Charles and Rose Ann Finkel
- Jack McAuliffe, Suzy Stern and Jane Zimmerman
This list of inductees are the forefathers of the modern day craft beer movement. Each one of these individuals has made a lasting impact on craft beer and will now be immortalized in the virtual American Craft Beer Hall of Fame!
If you missed the livestream like us, the Hall has posted it as a video on YouTube. It’s a bit choppy but may be worthy of a view.
The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame is incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, and part of its mission is to raise funds for its charitable wing. To learn more about the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame, visit 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.
