Gregg Smith is an award winning writer, and has appeared in scores of publications. He was named 1997 Beer Writer of the Year by the North American Guild of Beer Writers. A recipient of 16 "Quill and Tankard" awards, he is a sought after speaker and has lectured at the Smithsonian, Culinary Institute of America, Great American Beer Festival, Craft Brewers Conference, Beer Camp, upscale restaurants, etc. Media appearances have included spots on national and international television and radio.

A noted Beer Historian, and beer styles reviewer, he travels extensively researching, writing and speaking about beer and brewing. He is author of "The Beer Enthusiast's Guide" from Storey Communications of Pownal, VT and "Beer: A History" by Avon books (a Division of Hearst Publishing), which received a Silver "Quill and Tankard" award. "The Beer Drinker's Bible" won the 1998 Gold Quill and Tankard as best beer book of the year. His newest book "Beer in America" was named best beer book for 1999. Both are available from Brewers Publications, Boulder, Colorado.

Mr. Smith is a Master beer judge, he has served on the board of the Beer Judge Certification Program and remains an Associate Director. He judged at the Great American Beer Festival from 1994 to present and at the World Beer Cup.

Gregg has been Managing Editor of, the "Beer & Tavern Chronicle", a monthly beer publication. Field editor of the "Northern Rockies Brew Review" and a guest editor for "Yankee Brew News". He is a staff writer for "All About Beer", and has appeared in "The Pint Post", "Rocky Mountain Brews" and many other publications. Mr. Smith also consults to the brewing and beverage industry.

North American Guild of Beer Writers awards:

1999 Beer Writer of the Year, runner up
Gold "Quill and Tankard" - Book
HM "Quill and Tankard" - General
HM "Quill and Tankard" - General
1998 Beer Writer of the Year, runner up
Gold "Quill and Tankard" - Book
Bronze "Quill and Tankard" - Editorial
Bronze "Quill and Tankard" - Styles
Honorable Mention "Quill and Tankard" - Styles
1997 Beer Writer of the Year
Gold "Quill and Tankard" - Editorial
Gold "Quill and Tankard" - Humor\Fiction
Bronze "Quill and Tankard" - Column
Bronze "Quill and Tankard" - Humor\Fiction
1996 Beer Writer of the Year, runner up
Gold "Quill and Tankard" - History
Silver "Quill and Tankard" - Book
Bronze "Quill and Tankard" - Brewing
Bronze "Quill and Tankard" - Travel
Honorable Mention "Quill and Tankard" - Column