2024 Canned Challenge
Presented by Wine Country Network, Inc
October 19 & 20, 2024
The Canned Challenge is the world's first professionally judged competition to define excellence in canned alcoholic drinks. The Canned Challenge Tasting Contest will be conducted double-blind by a prestigious panel of mixologists, bartenders, beverage professionals, sommeliers, buyers, and trade members. The Canned Challenge Packaging and Design Contest will be juried by a committee of art directors, designers, and retailers, focusing on critical elements that help a brand stand out.
Today, Canned Adult Beverages offer a convenient way to enjoy beverages at home, at the beach, on the boat, on the golf course, or camping.
The 2024 Canned Challenge is now accepting beverages in these categories:
• Hard Seltzer
• Spiked Spritzers
• Premixed / Ready to Drink Cocktails
•Non-Alcoholic Mixers
• Non-Alcoholic Cocktails-New!
• CBD Infused
• Hard Cider
• Hard Kombucha
• Packaging Design
Competition Dates: October 19-20, 2024.
Important Deadlines:
Online Entries: October 9, 2024
Samples delivered by: October 11, 2024
Entry Fee:
$250 per entry
Cans required: 8-12 oz or equivalent
Additional Information: CannedChallenge.Com
or Call (303) 665-0855
2024 On-Line entries
We use the Datastill
For Wine and Sake only!
We use Enofile online.
2023 Canned Challenge Winners Announced!Congratulations to all winners!
RTD’s and Spiked Seltzers
Best of Show Winners!
- Cutwater Spirits Pina Colada- 1st Place
- 503 Distilling Blood Orange Greyhound- 2nd Place
- 503 Distilling Wicked Mule-3rd Place
Best of Show Wine Winner
- Sonoma Cutrer 2022 Simply Chardonnay
2021 Canned Challenge Winners Announcement!
2021 BEST OF SHOW WINNERS!
Spindrift Beverage Co, Inc, Spindrift Spiked- Half & Half BOS 1st Place
Sagamore Spirit Sagamore Spirit Honey Paloma BOS 2nd Place
Wise Men Distillery Wise Men Distillery Black Cherry Hard Seltzer BOS 3rd Place
2021 Canned Challenge Packaging and Design Contest!
Winners Announced!