American Black Ale or American Stout

Classic Style · Stout and Porter · 45 Entrants in 2025

Style Definition

Combined GABF category covering black IPA and American stout.

ABV5.7 to 8.9%

ABV 5.7 to 8.9%

IBU35 to 70

IBU 35 to 70

SRM35 to 40

SRM 35 to 40

Classic style categories are judged against one Brewers Association style description. Source: GABF 2025 category grouping (approximate)

Entrants by YearHow Crowded the Category Is

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Entrants by Year
Entries	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Entries	67	62	59	66	45

Medalists by Year

2025 · Category 75 · 45 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
				Hops
Silver	Doom Sludge	7%	Not Found	Not Found	Green Cheek Beer Co. (Costa Mesa)	Costa Mesa, CA
Bronze	A Dark in the Light	7.1%	Not Found	Not Found	Radiant Beer Co.	Anaheim, CA

2023 · Category 77 · 59 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
				Hops
Gold	Breakside Cheat Codes	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Breakside Brewery	Portland, OR
Silver	Hoppa Emeritus	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Beachwood Brewing (Long Beach)	Long Beach, CA
Bronze	Midnight Oil	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Tustin Brewing Co.	Tustin, CA

2022 · Category 76 · 62 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
				Hops
Gold	Hooked On Onyx	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Ten Mile Brewing Co.	Signal Hill, CA
Silver	Stone Cimmerian Portal	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens (Liberty Station)	San Diego, CA
Bronze	Black the Riipper	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Riip Beer Co.	Huntington Beach, CA