No. 06 Oatmeal Stout recognized at world’s largest professional beer competition
News release
Gella’s Diner & Lb. Brewing Co. was awarded a silver medal at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival competition, presented by the Brewers Association. The best beers in 97 beer categories covering 175 different beer styles (including all subcategories) were awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals at a ceremony at the Bellco Theatre in Denver on Friday evening during the Craft Brewers Conference and livestreamed on The Brewing Network.
Gella’s Diner & Lb. Brewing Co. was recognized in the Oatmeal Stout beer-style category for its No. 06 Oatmeal Stout, a full-bodied Stout with an even balance of sweetness and roasted malt flavors and notes of coffee and chocolate. Gella’s Diner & Lb. Brewing Co. is a 10 barrel brewpub located in Hays, Kansas that prides itself in creating clean, delicious, award-winning brews.
“My assistant, Ryan, and I are both honored and humbled to receive this prestigious award. We look forward to continue providing world class beer to our family, friends, and community. I want to thank every one of our customers for their continued patronage to local beer and great food. I would also like to thank the rest our team at Gella’s Diner & Lb. Brewing Co. Without them, none of this would be possible. Cheers!” said Wyatt Fullmer, Head Brewer/Brewery Manager at Gella’s Diner & Lb. Brewing Co.
Judging took place in 34 sessions over 17 days with strict health and safety measures in place. 170 judges evaluated 9,680 entries from 2,192 breweries from all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
“Despite being forced to cancel the festival portion of GABF, our brewing community rallied together to make this year’s GABF competition one for the books — our largest competition judged to date,” said Chris Swersey, competition director, Great American Beer Festival. “Judges continue to be impressed with the quality and innovation of all entries they evaluated. The Brewers Association is proud to honor this year’s deserving winners.”
For more information on the GABF competition, including a complete 2021 winners list and photos, visit GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com.