Envases Wins Silver at the “Cans of the Year Awards 2024”

Envases has once again excelled at the prestigious “Canmaker of the Year” awards. In 2024, the packaging expert earned the silver medal with a party keg that stands out due to its innovative tap and summery design. This achievement builds on Envases’ previous successes at the “Cans of the Year Awards”, including a silver win in 2020. The company has also accumulated four other awards: one bronze, two silver, and even a gold in 2016. But what makes this year’s winning product so special, and what significance does this success hold for the brewing and beverage industry?

Envases has once again excelled at the prestigious “Canmaker of the Year” awards. In 2024, the packaging expert earned the silver medal with a party keg that stands out due to its innovative tap and summery design. This achievement builds on Envases’ previous successes at the “Cans of the Year Awards”, including a silver win in 2020. The company has also accumulated four other awards: one bronze, two silver, and even a gold in 2016. But what makes this year’s winning product so special, and what significance does this success hold for the brewing and beverage industry?

This year’s award-winning product from Envases is a party keg featuring a newly developed tap and a summery design reminiscent of festival vibes. The jury particularly praised the innovative tap, which makes dispensing beer even easier and more enjoyable. It offers a 30% faster flow, an enhanced handling with one-handed operation and an improved foam control for the perfect head of beer—ideal for social gatherings with friends.

In addition to its functionality, the keg impresses with its design: a summer festival motif that merges beer culture with carefree joy. “Our goal was to create a product that is both practical and visually appealing,” explains Michael Tischler, Marketing Manager at Envases. “This party keg brings summer to every occasion—whether it’s a barbecue, festival, or private party.”

This victory is no coincidence. In 2020, Envases won silver at the “Cans of the Year Awards” with a party keg praised for its sustainability and user-friendliness. Even before that, the company frequently made it to the podium: one bronze, two silver, and a gold award in 2016. These achievements underline Envases’ commitment to innovation.

For breweries, the Envases party keg is more than a practical packaging solution—it’s a marketing asset. It allows brewers to present their products in new and innovative ways, offering unparalleled branding opportunities. For over 50 years, breweries have used mini-kegs for special campaigns, major sporting events, or their best-selling beers. The party keg provides the ultimate “self-pouring” experience, making it perfect for social gatherings.

The summer festival design encapsulates what the 5-liter keg stands for: summer, sunshine, community, and the technical perfection of the tap for maximum user satisfaction. Such packaging innovations help breweries differentiate their brands and reach new audiences.

Alexander Krebs (left), International Sales and Peer Bremer, Head of Sales at Envases

The award-winning keg was unveiled to an international audience at the Brewery Conference in Las Vegas. This trade show is one of the most important platforms for the brewing and beverage industry in the U.S. Envases took the opportunity to showcase the party keg with its new tap in action. “The response was overwhelming,” says Tischler. “Especially in the growing craft beer segment in the U.S., our party keg has great potential.”

The positive feedback from the event confirms Envases’ success strategy. The company is expanding its market presence in North America, strengthening its position in the region.

Winning the “Canmaker of the Year” silver in 2024 is not just a milestone for Envases but also an indicator of the increasing importance of innovative packaging solutions in the beverage industry. With its party keg, Envases has proven once again that technical perfection and emotional design can go hand in hand. For breweries, this product opens up new opportunities to market their beers stylishly and user-friendly.

In an industry increasingly focused on differentiation, such innovations are a real competitive advantage. Envases has shown how tradition and innovation can successfully merge—a win for brewers, consumers, and the entire industry.