When it comes to defining Boulder’s brewing legacy, few names carry the same weight as Avery Brewing Co. This year, Avery reaffirmed its place among the nation’s elite, earning a bronze medal at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival, the country’s premier beer competition held annually in Denver. Their winning entry, NaughTea, captured the judges’ attention in the Experimental Beer category—proving that even after three decades, Avery continues to balance tradition with fearless innovation.

Founded in 1993, Avery has long been a cornerstone of Boulder’s vibrant craft-beer community. From pioneering hop-forward IPAs to barrel-aged masterpieces, the brewery’s dedication to quality and creativity has influenced generations of Colorado brewers. This latest recognition underscores what locals already know: Avery isn’t just making great beer—it’s shaping the story of Boulder one pint at a time.

Avery Brewing Co.

The NaughTea win also highlights how experimentation remains at the heart of Avery’s philosophy. The beer blends unexpected ingredients with a refined balance, reflecting the adventurous spirit that defines Boulder itself—a place where art, science, and community intersect in every glass. Visitors to the brewery’s scenic Gunbarrel location can still experience that spirit firsthand, with rotating taps, vibrant patio gatherings, and seasonal releases that showcase Avery’s ongoing evolution.

The 2025 GABF drew entries from more than 2,000 breweries nationwide, making every medal a hard-fought achievement. For Avery, this bronze is another proud milestone in a long list of awards stretching back to the earliest days of Colorado’s craft-beer revolution. It’s a reminder that while trends come and go, the foundation of excellence built here in Boulder continues to inspire brewers across the country.

Avery Brewing Company

As the festival excitement settles, one thing remains clear: Boulder’s brewing heritage is alive and thriving, led by innovators like Avery Brewing Co.—a local legend still writing the next chapter in Colorado beer history.

For more stories celebrating Boulder’s creativity, flavor, and community spirit, visit this local site. 

(Additional background on the competition available through PorchDrinking’s GABF 2025 coverage.)

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