Brewers Association–CANNY Award Winners

From the Brewers Association:

BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 4, 2012—The best can graphics in the craft beer industry were on display as part of the first annual “Canny” Awards, a competition that recognizes the high-quality, captivating graphics featured on craft beer in cans. Awards were presented during the Craft Brewers Conference, May 2-5 in San Diego, Calif.

During this inaugural competition, 83 craft breweries submitted 231 entries in seven categories. The Craft Can of the Year went to Bitter American Extra Pale Ale by 21st Amendment Brewery, with second place going to The Corruption IPA by DC Brau and third place to Johnny’s America IPA by Moab Brewery.
Category winning entries include:

• Best Shelf Presence: Johnny’s America IPA by Moab Brewery
• Best Graphics Design: Diesel by Six Points Brewery
• Best Use of Color: Pearl-Snap German-Style Pils by Austin Beerworks
• Best Seasonal: Santa Fe Oktoberfest by Santa Fe Brewing Co.
• Best Character: Bitter American Extra Pale Ale by 21st Amendment Brewery
• Best Illustration of Beer Name: Hop-A-Potamus Double Dark Rye Pale Ale by Great River Brewery
• Best Local Tie-In (State, Town, Geography, Local Activity): Colorado Kolsh Ale by Steamworks Brewing Co.