CELEBRATING KEG CHAMPIONS
Recognizing Global Keg Champions
Do you know a bar, restaurant, or brewery that's doing something exceptional with draft beer and REUSABLE steel kegs? It's time to give them the recognition they deserve. The Keg Champion Awards, presented annually by the Steel Keg Association, celebrate establishments that are leading the charge in sustainability, efficiency, and delivering a fresh draft experience — and nominations are open.
HOW TO NOMINATE
Any bar, restaurant, or brewery — big or small — that uses reusable steel kegs and demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and quality can be nominated. Whether it’s your neighborhood pub, a regional chain, or a nationally known brewery, they could be the next Keg Champion.
Every award recipient also gets a promotional video for awareness so the positive ripple effect goes beyond beer taps and reaches into the community.
Whether you're a customer, staff member, or industry peer, just fill out the form below and your voice can help elevate the people making a difference in our communities — one keg at a time.
In order to participate, you will have to attend Drinktec 2025 in Munich, Germany – and, more importantly, be able to accept your award on Wednesday, Sept 17th at 3pm at the Brauwelt booth, hall C3/300
PAST KEG CHAMPIONS LEAD BY EXAMPLE
NATIONAL RESTAURANT
Buffalo Wild Wings
Tapping a keg every 35.7 seconds!
https://www.buffalowildwings.com
LOCAL RESTAURANT
Clyde’s Restaurant Group
With 11 iconic locations in the DC Metro area, Clyde’s Restaurant Group is known for their differentiated experience, impeccable quality, and pioneering sustainability programs.
https://www.clydes.com
LARGE BREWERY
Yuengling Brewing Company
Unwavering Keg Champions since 1829.
https://www.yuengling.com
MID-SIZED BREWERY
Allagash Brewing Company
A certified B Corp known for their sustainability leadership.
https://www.allagash.com
UK PUB GROUP
Stonegate Group
The largest pub group in the UK with ~4,500 locations.
http://www.stonegategroup.co.uk
INNOVATION
The Golden Mill
A Colorado food hall redefining self-pour innovation.
https://thegoldenmill.com
AWARD PRESENTATIONS
WHY STEEL KEGS?
SUSTAINABILITY
One steel keg can be reused for up to 30 years, collectively saving billions of single-use containers from waste streams.
EFFICIENCY
Reusable kegs offer great margins for businesses - a win for the bottom line and the planet.
FRESH EXPERIENCE
Draft beer delivers an experience consumers can’t get from home.
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