back forty beer company of gadsden has been recognized for multiple innovations with its new naked pig pale ale packaging design.special to the timesspecial to the timespublished thursday, march 12, 2015 at 553 p.m.last modified friday, march 13, 2015 at 833 a.m.the beverage testing institute recently announced the winners of its 2014 world beer championship packaging competition, and back forty beer company of gadsden has been recognized for multiple innovations with its new naked pig pale ale packaging design.hundreds of breweries from around the world take part in the competition. a variety of beer buyers, managers, packaging designers and journalists serve as judges.back forty received gold medals for form and functional innovation, and also received the overall best case award.the packaging was designed by back forty business manager david carn, and represents the company&rsquos continued dedication to sustainable packaging concepts.&ldquoit took a little over a year to complete the new six pack case designs,&rdquo said back forty ceo jason wilson. &ldquowe set out with a goal of reducing the materials used in our packaging, while also providing a functional innovation for our customers. the new six pack case accomplishes both of our objectives. it is easier to store in the refrigerator, and easier to transport. it also happens to be made of 100 percent reusable, recyclable material.&rdquoto see the other winners and runnersup, visit www.tastings.com. for more information about back forty, visit www.backfortybeer.com. 
