2023 U.S. Open Director Award and the U.S. Open Judge’s Honorable Mentions – Can and Bottle Artwork
Because of the abundance of impressive labels, we also recognized 10 other highly meritorious works with an Honorable Mention. Finally, we awarded the “Director’s Award to The Explorium Brewpub’s Damn! That’s Good Double IPA can for their creative use of the US Open Beer Championship logo and their beer label design. Runner-up was Stormbreaker Brewing’s Mullets and Mohawks Scottish Export Ale’s can.

U.S. Open Director’s Award – Can Artwork

Runner-up

U.S. Open Judge’s Honorable Mention – Can and Bottle Artwork
Best cartoon humor – Meeting Over – 26 degrees Brewing

Clever use of stickers – Milasek – Fort Brewery

Best argument for expanding health insurance coverage – Smile Medication – Hop Dogma Brewery

Explanation for greatness unnecessary – Miniature Giant Space Hamster – Bullfinch Brewing

The world needs more fairies – Fairy Nectar – Kros Strain Brewing

Most likely to be consumed by Homer Simpson – Ruthie – Exile Brewing

Best duo from a single brewery – Phone Home – Ravenna Brewing
Best duo from a single brewery – Altered State – Ravenna Brewing

From he who unpacked them all – Frida Forever – Project Halo Brewing

#2 from the straw that stirs the drink – This is Fine – Barrel Chest Brewing