VIRTUAL GALLERY
The highly anticipated GABS Can Design Awards presented by Orora, in partnership with Opal Specialty Packaging and BIG Outdoor, is back for the 6th consecutive year! Australia’s biggest digital can art gallery boasts beautifully curated works with something to suit all artistic tastes. Grab yourself a cold beer and take your time as you scroll through these eye-catching designs (listed in alphabetical order) featured in our virtual gallery below.
Decide on your 3 favourites then head to the voting portal & make your selection.
All voters will be entered into a draw to win one of 100 tickets to GABS 2026!
The top 10 designs as voted for by YOU will then be put to a specialised panel of judges, with the winner crowned later this year.
VOTING HAS CLOSED.
Can Design Entries 2025
2 Brothers Brewery
ALMOST NED SOUR RED ALE
Hayden Whelan
Hi-diddly-ho, beer-loverino! Here’s a handsome can of Almost Ned Sour Red Ale, bright yellow like a sunny spring day, featuring my, well, almost my, cheerful mug with a big brown moustache and a smile you can feel, neighbourino – Ned Flanders
2 Halfs Brewing Distilling
chilli pilli
Michael Scott
2 Sherpas Brewing Company
HIMalayan lager
Deepak Sthapit
4 Pines Brewing Co.
4 Pines Dark Lager
Adam McNeil
7th Day Brewery
"ANGEL WINGS' WHITE SESSION IPA
Nat Welsh
Aether Brewing
Ginger Beer
Emma D’Anna
Akasha Brewing Co.
CATFISH HEAD WEST COAST IPA
Jessie Jungalwalla
Alice Springs Brewing Co.
SUPERDELIC XPA
Jessie Jungalwalla
Bailey Brewing Co.
oat cream ipa
Jeremy Mole
In 2024, Bailey Brewing Co marked four fantastic years with a Limited Edition Oat Cream IPA – a smooth, full-bodied beer inspired by our journey from a dream shared by a dad and his two brothers to a beloved local brewery.
The design celebrated the number 4 in two ways: our fourth birthday and the four runs moment in cricket. The umpire’s “CHEERS TO 4!” captured the spirit of shared wins.
Playful yet nostalgic, the artwork paired perfectly with the creamy, hop-forward beer inside, creating a release that honoured our roots, our community, and the joy of raising a glass together.
Balter Brewing
MEGA UV
Ben Trueman
Maybe you were there for DAZY, Bucket Full of Nothin’, or one of those sneaky taproom exclusives from the pilot system. We’ve had a long-running fling with Hazy beers, so it was pretty bloody awesome to see this one earn its stripes — going from taproom fave, to lighting up faces at Firestone Walker Invitational 2024.
The name ‘MEGA UV’ comes from the UV rays that stream across the NZ’s South Island where we hand selected the hops for this beer. The colour pallete on this can shows the spectrum of blue, yellow and red wavelengths outside the ultraviolets with a striking zap blasting behind the hero ‘MEGA’ word which is a dense, mid-century-esque typeface.
A big step away from the Balter masterbrand can design but we are always looking to touch areas we haven’t before. Cheers!
Beereratne Brewing
TANGO IN THE NIGHT - DARK & hOPPY lAGER
Ben Weeraratne
Tango in the Night takes its name from both the ingredients — Tango hops and Midnight Wheat malt — and the 1987 Fleetwood Mac album of the same name. The album’s cover, created by Australian artist Brett-Livingstone Strong and titled Homage à Henri Rousseau, inspired us to create our own tribute: a digital collage based on Henri Rousseau’s 1910 painting The Dream. This vibrant, tropical nighttime scene reflects both the beer’s lush tropical flavours and its rich, dark colour.
Beerfarm
Beerfarm x Starward Barrel-Aged Imperial Milk Stout
Jenny Tang
BentSpoke Brewing Co.
On the Terpsi
Jayden Barling
Black Hops
HAPPY ACCIDENTS
Kiel Tillman
Blackflag Brewing
STREET CRED RED IPA
Tammen Willmott
Blackman's Brewery
PASSIONFRUIT MOJITO SOUR
Ash Oswald
Bowden Brewing
TAKE ME AWAY - DANK WEST COAST IPA
Shan Adcock
Boxer Brewing Co.
BXR BĩrU JAPANESE-STYLE LAGER
Pennybridge Creative
Braeside Brewing Co
CROP CIRCLES
Charlie Tompson
Brewcha Libre Brewing Co
The Cure
Ryan Walker
Bridge Road Brewers
DIP HOP CALI IPA
Jeremy Nyman
A lean, clean Cali IPA that lets the hops shine. Dip-hopped with Mosaic Incognito, it’s the perfect summer send-off—ripe tropical notes, a soft, delicate mouthfeel, and a long, mellow finish.
This design takes a “beer style first” approach, stripping away the noise of busy illustrations and eccentric names to let the beer itself take centre stage. Bold typography announces the style upfront, making it easy for drinkers to spot on the shelf. A clean layout, combined with raw metallic elements from the can, reflects the beer’s crisp, lean character and adds a touch of refinement. In a fridge crowded with highly patterned and illustrated cans, this design stands apart through clarity and confidence.
The vision was simple: echo the Cali IPA inside—bright, refreshing, and hop-driven—while proving that restraint can be just as striking as excess.
Brisbane Brewing Co.
CROSSWINDS HAZY IPA
Atlanta Bell
Brouhaha Brewery
IMPERIAL MANGO PEACHY SOUR
Cheska
Bucketty's Brewing Co
TAWNY GROGMOUTH 4 - NZ PILSNER
Brentos
Capital Brewing Co
Tokyo Draft Rice Lager
Mick Healy
Carbon 6 Brewing
PEACH AND MANGO OAT CREAM IPA
Emery Greer
CBCo Brewing
CBCo Pale ale limited edition 500ml
Sarah Wilson
Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co
Cheeky Hazy Pale
Zendoke
Clifton Hill Brewing
CLIFTON HILL PALE ALE
Mooncheese
Co Conspirators
The Don 2025 Barrel-Aged Whisky Imperial Stout
tbc
Common People Brewing Co
Rail trail hazy pale
Sophie White Design
Our very popular Rail Trail Hazy Pail joined our Core Range in May this year. The artwork pays homage to the Northern Rivers Rail Trail which runs from Crabbes Creek to Murwillumbah and Casino through to Lismore.
With the old train lines converted into bike paths, patrons can ride and walk through rainforests, farm land, over river systems, through dark train tunnels to spot the glow worms and soak up all the stunning scenery the Northern Rivers has to offer.
Eventually (hopefully) the trail will connect from Lismore to Byron Bay, with the trail running directly behind our brewery, hence both the beer and artwork reflecting the beautiful experience the trail offers. On ya bike!
Communion Brewing Co
DEAD AND BERRIED
Russell Peter Lloyd
Coopers
Ocean Alley Ale
Marcus Dixon
Cornella Brewery
Devil in a midnight mass - belgian golden ale
Adam Collins
Brewed as a special festive season release, “Devil In A Midnight Mass” is a riff on a classic Belgian golden strong ale a la Duvel. The name alone conjures up some pretty wicked imagery to lean into and I felt like I couldn’t miss the opportunity to reference the Belgian abbeys where the style originated and Duvel themselves.
I explored the notions of light vs dark that come attached to the beer name, creating contrast between black blocks of negative space and bright saturated colours that makes for a striking design. To really bring the artwork to life on the can, I created a spot metallic print effect for the stained glass portions of the art, which gave it a very luminous character that fit perfectly. The design process of this artwork ended up inspiring me to take up the art of leadlighting.
Dangerous Ales
TDH Peach Oat Cream Thiolized IPA
Emily Reid
Devilbend Farm Beer Co
IRISH RED ALE
Molly Furlong
DEVILS HOLLOW BREWERY
STUMPED
Devil’s Hollow Brewery
Feral Brewing
[REDACTED] Oat Cream IPA
tbc
Frenchies Brewery X Hopsters Co-Op collaboration
The Cool Kids – Mexican Spicy Hazy IPA
Jaz Lynch
The intentionally bold design draws its inspiration from classic Mexican patterns and prints, and the vibrant streets of Mexico – home of the spicy marg! Colours burst from every corner and energy dances in the air there, and the colour palette pays homage to this, along with the punchy, tangy, spicy notes of the liquid gold inside.
Our vision was to capture the vibrant essence of Mexican culture – the sun-soaked afternoons, lively music, and the irresistible pull of street food stalls – as well as this new style beer x spicy marg style in the making, while inviting the customer to savour not just the creation inside, but the culture and stories it represents. A Frenchies x Hopsters Co-Op collab!
Froth Craft Brewery
EASY ROLLIN' - HAZY IPA
Nic Bowen-Saint
This design captures the feeling of cruising home after a surf on your favourite deadly treadly, soaking in the stunning West Oz coastline at a leisurely pace, epitomising the motto: “it’s a dog’s life”.
‘Ace’, Rocky Ridge’s beloved furry friend, has borrowed Froth Craft Brewery’s Penny-farthing to take your taste buds on a collaborative whimsical ride. Brewed with Rolled Triticale, Mallokup Chit, Wheat, Malted Oats, and Oat Hulls, it pours a hazy, pillowy base softer than Ace’s fur. Then we’ve gone wild with hops – Mosaic Lupomaxx, Cryopop, Kohia Blend, Amplifire Nelson Sauvin, and Cryo Superdelic – creating a flavour explosion that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear. Just when you think it’s peaked, a hit of Pineapple Express Terpenes rockets the aroma and tropical fruit flavour to the next level. Easy Rollin’ is coastal cruising in a can.
Gage Roads Brew Co
SHE'S GOLDEN
Sophie Osborn
Created through collaboration of an all-female team at Gage Roads, this brew supports and celebrates the women in our industry for a limited release International Women’s Day beer, sparking important conversation about gender equality. The vision to promote a sense of community and empowerment within brewing and beyond was brought to life through colour and design that reflected the style of brew being a juicy fresh Mango wheat Ale.
Good Land Brewing Co
IXNAY ON THE IPA
The View from Here Design Studio & Lucy
Krekelberg
Gungah Bay Distilling
club squash
Stellio Koutsis
Club Squash is a bold reimagining of the classic Aussie lemon squash — made hard. Inspired by vintage soda aesthetics and 80s Solo ads, this can is designed to pop on shelves and scream “refreshment” from across the room.
The design features a vibrant lemon-yellow base and retro navy-blue badge-style logo, blending nostalgic cues with contemporary minimalism. It’s simple, punchy, and instantly recognisable — a visual nod to backyard BBQs, beach days, and hard-earned thirsts.
Created for Gungah Bay Spirits’ first hard lemonade release, the artwork balances cheeky charm with clean lines and modern appeal. The minimal text lets the colour and form do the talking, while the scalable circular logo makes it ideal for merch, decals, and tap branding.
This is not just a can — it’s a statement. Loud. Fun. Unmistakably local.
Club Squash: drink loud.
Happy Valley Brewing Co.
FRIDAY FEELS TROPICAL LAGER
Jordan Nutt
Hargreaves Hill Brewing Company
BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE - BLACK CHERRY & BLACKBERRY IMPERIAL SOUR
Paul Sonsie (Sonsie Studios)
Hawkers Beer
BOURBON BARREL AGED WHITE STOUT (2025)
Christopher Flem
Helios Brewing Company
Zeus Double IPA
Rob Munster
Heroes and Villains
Hedgehog
tbc
The chocolate and vanilla core blends with coconut quills as he hides in the darkness.
Will the warrior slay the ghosts of past? Or is he destined to walk this world… Alone…
Hip Hops Brewers
Barrel Aged Black T.I.E Emperial Stout
Shaun Reeves
Holgate Brewhouse
JUICY AF NEIPA
Aaron Lodder
Hop & Clover Brewing Co
Australian Lager
Shiree Phillips
Hop Nation Brewing Co.
KALASH IMPERIAL STOUT
Phil Townsley
The Kalash isn’t just a beer – it’s a tradition. Each year, this timeless design returns to shelves, instantly recognisable to those who know. The sharp uniform, the stoic stare, the bouquet of hops in hand – it’s our nod to strength, discipline, and the craftsmanship that goes into every release.
Draped in deep navy and burnished copper, the can mirrors what’s inside: bold, dark, and commanding. Like the beer, the artwork has earned its stripes – a true Hop Nation icon that deserves its place in every stout lover’s collection.
Hound and Stag Brewing Co
Jackhammer
Ilonah Rat
Jarrah Boy
BUBAL OCEAN ALE
Indigenous artists, Tio Wuran Aboriginal Art and Son Walu from Walu Aboriginal Art
Bubul Ocean Ale, pays tribute to Australia’s coastline. Gunditjmara artists Tio, Kurun Wuran and son Walu capture its essence and beauty of the Karkalla , Ocean and Land. Their art tells the story of Karkalla flowers, found in every Bubul ocean ale that signals the whale migration, and celebrates the connection between land, sea, and mob.
Raise a Bubul to tradition, art and the ocean.
Jervis Bay Brewing Co
IMPERIAL STOUT
Yes Creative
Jump Ship Brewing
EB X JSB "GINGER BEER"
Ella Boylan Art
KAIJU! Brewing
MUTATION PROGRAM #0020 - DANK LORD VOL. 3 - WEST COAST IPA
Callum Reeves
Kick Back Brewing
BIRTHDAY BEER
Abigail Hanlon Barnett
King River Brewing
Lumberjack
Matt Brick Design
King Tide Brewing
Sand & Saddle
tbc
Latin Beer
Colombian Coffee Stout
TBC
Little Bang Brewing Company
Digital Panic West Coast Pilsner
TBC
Maltnhops
Deep Space Frogs Hazy IPA
Maltnhops Marketing team
Margaret River Beer Co
8 ball re-racked
Jarrod Fuller – Zendoke
Moffat Beach Brewing Co.
Iggy Hop Double IPA
Emery Greer from Demographic design
This was a label we were dying to sink our teeth into at Demo. Iggy Hop has been a fridge favourite for years, rocking a few different looks along the way — so when we were asked to give it a facelift, we were all in.
Inspired by the Godfather of Punk himself, this 9.0% Double IPA needed a label that was bold, raw, and ready for its encore. We tackled the creative challenges that come with referencing iconic figures and leaned into the legend — putting pen to paper to sketch a twisted take on his infamous contortionist stage act.
Loud, loose, and loaded with attitude, this new look walks the line between raw punk energy and a strangely zen-like focus, striking a balance that’s seen both beer and legend endure the years — with swagger, scars, and a steady hand.
Moorebeer Brewing
Double Big Moz IIPA
Mark Connors
The Double Big Moz IIPA can design takes its cues from classic ‘80s arcade games — think Double Dragon or Final Fight, but set in the Moorebeer brewhouse. Featuring two pixel-art versions of Big Moz, it’s a nod to the no-nonsense, full-throttle energy behind this beer. One’s holding a schooner, the other a mash paddle — both ready to knock out boring beer in one hit.
Just like the label, the beer itself pulls no punches. It’s a clean, clear West Coast-style IIPA brewed with Mosaic hops, delivering bold bitterness, punchy citrus, and resinous swagger — no haze, no fluff.
This label is more than retro fun — it’s a reminder that beer can be big, brash, and crystal clear. Double the Moz, double the hops, double the attitude.
Mountain Culture Brewing Co
MIDSUMMAR SUN
Nakia Tyrrell
The brief for Midsommar Sun was simply to create a can so hypnotically beautiful that people would want to drink it, keep it, and possibly even join a cult over it. Majority of the inspiration came from the 2019 film, Midsommar, focusing on a key visual of the film, the flower crown, with the design leaning into the bright florals. The central point of the illustration is a radiant, human faced sun, surrounded by an explosion of wildflowers, reflecting the beauty and energy of midsummer celebrations. The palette shows warm golds, fiery reds, and deep blues that mirror the beers amber glow and the glowing light of a solstice evening. The result is a design that balances creativity and storytelling.
Mountain Goat Beer
Melbourne Magic
Laura Holley
A true celebration of Melbourne’s inconic culture – pure magic!
Inspired by Melbourne’s legendary coffee culture, this new release is a bold, copper-hued ale that brings together the warmth of rum, rich coffee, and toffee. A tribute to our heritage, this rare breed captures the magic of the city in every sip.
We teamed up with iconic Melbourne artist, Laura Drawz to create this iconic can design!
Mountain Monk Brewers
HONEYBIRD COFFEE MILK STOUT
Stephanie Bellman & Leah Hume
Each winter, we collaborate with our town’s coffee roasters, Honeybird Coffee, to create a sweet coffee stout with a cold press mild brew ‘Velvet Assassin’, all created in our brewhouse. This year, we wanted to visually demonstrate how Honeybird Coffee’s beautiful brew blends and flows deliciously with our milk stout beer base – while adding in some honeybirds to add character and brand kudos for our local roaster mates.
Nail Brewing
Hammerhead Juicy Haze
Jarrod Fuller
New England Brewing Co
Evil Lamb
Blair Sayer
Noodledoof
Gutsy Extra Stout
Jimmy Buscombe
Like our beer, a wombats energy is grounded, resilient and steadfast. With it’s powerful claws, wombat can burrow deep within the earth to create a safe and secret haven.
He encourages us to, dig deep within ourselves when feeling threatened and find a true sense of security and inner sanctum.
Only when we are challenged do we truly discover our inner grit, determination and courage, and ultimately what it means to be Gutsy.
Ocean Reach Brewing
Shredalotl Coastal IPA
Alex Bismire
Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co.
GOLD DIGGER
Elise Reading
Precinct Brewing
Experiment #40
Rhys Jacobson
Prickly Pete and the Wolf Brewing Co
COMING TO AMERICA IPA
Tejet
Project Brewing Co
LIQUID FLAVOURED TREAT
Matt John
Psycho Suzie's Brewing
Slither'in
Emery Greer
The label features a coiled snake guarding a sword a central icon in PSBCo’s branding since day one. We’ve made it our mission to weave the sword into every label, and this time we wanted it to sing loud and clear, marking a bold new creative direction for the brand.
With a fresh yellow and green palette that nods to the beer’s crisp character, and our new tagline “Slightly Deranged Beer For the Brave,” this design wraps up everything Psycho Suzie’s stands for fearless, fun, for anyone who doesn’t flinch at fangs.
Queens of Chaos Brewing
SKINNY DIP
Collaboration between Scott MacDonald, Fanie Thuot and James Armstrong
Besides wanting to showcase the flavours of pineapple and hibiscus, we wanted highlight co-owner, Courtney’s Canadian childhood by giving a nod to Ananas – the junkyard-dwelling, French-speaking pineapple (and the comedic musical troupe Les Squelletes) from the absolute fever dream that is Téléfrançais!
Téléfrançais is an educational series which aimed to teach all Canadian kids outside of Quebec how to speak French. Our good friends, and Canadian artists, Scott MacDonald and Fanie Thuot, understood the challenge like no one else could, et viola!
Range Brewing
DRIPPING IN GREEN: NELSON SAUVIN
Lachy Robinson
Dripping In Green has been a long-standing series at Range Brewing, and this refresh gives it a slick new makeover that shows just how far we push the boundaries of our hop saturation.
The can design bursts with a hyper-saturated green gradient that is oozing, melting, and bleeding over the typography. Printed over metallic to create a shifting motion when the can is moved. A design that quite literally drips in green.
Revel Brewing Co
KOME JAPANESE LAGER
Madie Woodford
At Kome, simplicity is our signature. Our minimalist can design is intentional, it cuts through visual noise and stands out on crowded shelves with clarity, elegance, and calm confidence.
Inspired by Japanese aesthetics, the design reflects values of precision, purity, and restraint, honouring the spirit of wabi-sabi and the craftsmanship behind every drop of Kome rice lager. This aesthetic isn’t just a design choice – it’s a statement. It aligns with a modern, design-conscious audience that values authenticity and understated luxury. Millennials and Gen Z, in particular, are drawn to brands that feel curated, culturally rooted, and visually refined.
Rocky Ridge Brewing Co
Dopamine Drip
Ethan Ashton
Running with Thieves
Japanese Mid Lager
Jack Birchmore
Sailors Grave Brewing
iNTO THE PINES FOREST ALE
Joe Lyward
Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co
Stoutnik One
Emery Greer from Demographic design
Seeker Brewing
OUT STANDING in the field
Michael Gallus
Shout Brewing Co
Golden Nectar Vol. 1
Beau Penton
Six String Brewing Co
RAM STEIN Märzen
Sharon Benson with stencil from Johnny Devilseed
Slipstream Brewing
Stealth Mode Black IPA
Emery Greer
Spotty Dog Brewers
DOUBLE HANDLING
Dom Dinel
Stockade Brewco
Stockade Japanese Black Lager
TBC
Straddie Brewing Co
Pacific ale
Gabriel D’Hage-Craig
Sydney Brewery
DREAM WEAVER DDH NEIPA
Gene Shorter
Tallboy & Moose
Stranger zings
Simon Massey Di Vallazza
The Social Brewers
St George Draught
Stellio Koutsis
Thirty Eight O Six Brewing
Vanilla Maple Porter
Michael Scott
Those Cans
Those cans hazy pale
Oasis Creative Design
Our vision was simple: to create the exact opposite of everything currently on the market. This is beer made by women, for women—crafted to glamourise beer and make you feel confident and sexy embracing Those Cans.
We kept the design minimalist and effortlessly aesthetic, setting ourselves apart from competitors while ensuring it complements, never clashes with, your outfit.
Tinshed Brewery
Little Pickle Pale
Isobel Lloyd
This beer is named after the owner’s daughter. When she was a baby she had to come to work with him all the time. When she was here in our cold, concrete floored building we used to swaddle her up in a little green blanket – thus creating the little pickle. Grace is immensely proud of having a beer named after her and loves telling people to try it.
Tiny Fish Brew Co
WTF Red Ale
TBC
Tops Beer
Tops Draught
Mark Harley
The Tops Draught can design draws inspiration from nostalgic Australian and South Australian draught beers, evoking a time when beer was simple and unpretentious.
As the sole product of our small brand, Tops Beer, the design reflects our back-to-basics brewing philosophy. In response to a shift away from overly hoppy, fruit-forward styles, Tops Draught revives the traditional Aussie draught—both in flavour and appearance. The classic colour palette of white, red, black, and gold pays tribute to iconic cans of the past, instantly conveying familiarity and heritage. Clean lines and a strong logotype (which includes the iconic Clarendon typeface) are a deliberate nod to the utilitarian branding of mid-century beer. The result is a crisp, no-nonsense design that mirrors the beer itself—straightforward, satisfying, and made for the everyday drinker.
Tumut River Brewing Co.
Hitchhikers pale ale
Creatik
Tumut River Brewing Co. is a fiercely independent regional brewery with big character, bold beers, and a down-to-earth community spirit. Following the brewery’s closure in 2024, we wanted to reintroduce the brand with a fresh look and rebrand that is unapologetically bold, unapologetically local, proudly Aussie and unmistakably Tumut.
TWØBAYS Brewing Co.
DUFFY'S IRISH RED ALE
Tim Wilson
The beer takes its name from our Irish brewer, Stephen Duffy. The Red Setter depicted on the can was the TWØBAYS founder, Richard Jeffares’ family dog, Rua (Gaeilge for “Red”), who joined the family shortly after they arrived in Australia.
Urban Alley Brewery
Fuchsia West Coast IPA
Phillip Prastalo
Westside Ale Works
Art dog
Matt Symons
Wheatbelt Brewery
Wheatbelt BREwery IPA
In-house
Your Mates Brewing Co.
LARRY JR
Kaito Mihell
We’ve been working on this one for a while. We knew Larry’s 10th birthday was coming up, but we weren’t quite sure how to celebrate him properly. As we’ve grown up alongside the Your Mates brand, so has our drinking style. We kicked this thing off in our early twenties and while the long weekend benders have slowed down, the good times definitely haven’t. So we figured if we’ve matured a little, maybe Larry should too.
And in true Larry fashion he has gone one better. Somewhere along the way Larry had a kid. Larry Jr has the same party shirt and the same easy going spirit. He is a chip off the old block. A mid strength pale made for Queensland sunshine, laughs with mates and good time adventures. He is here to keep the party rolling without slowing you down.