Morgan Territory Brewing Named Brewery of the Year at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival, Capping a Year of Excellence

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Morgan Territory Brewing Named Brewery of the Year at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival, Capping a Landmark Year of Brewing Excellence

Tracy, California brewery also earns California Brewery of the Year honors and two medals at the 2026 World Beer Cup

TRACY, Calif. — October 12, 2026 — Morgan Territory Brewing has been named 2026 Brewery of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival® (GABF), earning one of the most prestigious distinctions in American craft brewing and capping an exceptional year of competition success for the Tracy, California-based brewery.

The GABF recognition is the latest in a remarkable run in 2026 for Morgan Territory Brewing, which has also been named Brewery of the Year at the 2026 Brewers Cup of California and earned two medals at the 2026 World Beer Cup®. Together, these honors underscore the brewery’s commitment to brewing exceptional beer across a diverse portfolio of styles while establishing itself as a leading force in California craft beer.

“Being recognized as Brewery of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival is a lifetime goal for our entire team,” said Craig Cauwels, Brewmaster at Morgan Territory Brewing. “To achieve this recognition alongside our success at the Brewers Cup of California and the World Beer Cup, makes 2026 a truly special year for us. These awards reflect the passion, hard work, and dedication our team brings to every beer we brew.”

A Year of National and International Recognition

The 2026 Great American Beer Festival competition brought together 1300 breweries from across the country to compete for medals and brewery-level honors. Morgan Territory Brewing earned the Brewery of the Year distinction in the 2,001–5,000 barrel production category, by winning 4 medals:

• Gold medal for Fire Exit in the Chili Beer category
• Gold Medal for Raven’s Home in the Imperial Stout category.
• Bronze Medal for Snap Shot in the Cream Ale category.
• Bronze Medal for Old Diablo in the British-Style Barley Wine category

Earlier in the year, Morgan Territory Brewing was named Brewery of the Year at the 2026 Brewers Cup of California, where its beers also earned 6 medals, including Best of Show.

The brewery further demonstrated its competitive strength on the international stage at the 2026 World Beer Cup, earning two medals against a field of beers from producers around the globe. The World Beer Cup is widely regarded as one of the industry’s leading international beer competitions, recognizing excellence in brewing quality, creativity, and execution.

Across all three competitions, the results reflect Morgan Territory Brewing’s dedication to producing beers that deliver both character and consistency, from traditional styles to contemporary craft favorites.

Building on Award-Winning Quality

Based in Tracy, California, Morgan Territory Brewing draws on decades of brewing experience and a commitment to quality in every stage of production. With expanded brewing capabilities and a focus on growing its reach beyond its established markets, the brewery is positioned to bring its award-winning beers to more consumers and new retail and hospitality partners.

The 2026 awards represent more than individual competition wins. They provide a powerful opportunity to introduce Morgan Territory Brewing to new markets, strengthen relationships with existing accounts, and build lasting partnerships with distributors who share a commitment to quality craft beer.

Seeking Distribution Partners

With its strongest year of competition recognition to date, Morgan Territory Brewing is actively seeking distribution partners interested in bringing its award-winning portfolio to new markets. The brewery welcomes conversations with established beer distributors and strategic partners who recognize the value of differentiated, high-quality craft beer and are looking to expand their portfolios with proven, award-winning brands.

Interested distributors and potential partners are encouraged to contact Morgan Territory Brewing to discuss distribution opportunities, market availability, and partnership potential.

About Morgan Territory Brewing

Morgan Territory Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery based in Tracy, California, dedicated to producing high-quality beers across a broad range of styles. Drawing on extensive brewing experience and a commitment to craftsmanship, the brewery continues to earn recognition at leading national, international, and California beer competitions. Morgan Territory Brewing is focused on expanding its distribution footprint and bringing its beers to more craft beer enthusiasts.