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Beer Review: Damnation Brewing Co. Lone Wolf APA
Damnation Brewing Co. began life at the Brewers Co-op and have since branched out into brewing larger batches under contract in Cape Town. As one fellow Twittererer put it, “They win at labels” – but how is the beer behind the slightly scary face(s)? I must say I found this beer a bit of a […]
The single biggest problem with the South African craft beer industry
I recently attended the marvellous Beer Boot Camp in Cape Town. As you’re probably aware, the one-day conference had an all-star cast, kicking off with the magnificent Michael Ferguson. He’s a master brewer, TV presenter and the kind of public speaker that can hold an audience’s attention from the moment he walks into the room. […]
Recipe: Candied orange peel – the perfect IPA snack
Everyone pairs IPA with blue cheese or curry or Gruyere but a few weeks ago I stumbled upon a marvellous pairing – IPA with candied orange peel. It’s incredibly easy to make but somehow has the illusion of being something a bit special. So here, especially for IPA Day is the recipe. Ingredients 4 oranges […]
10 ways you know you’re a total beer geek
It’s a big week for those who need an excuse to drink beer – IPA Day on Thursday and International Beer Day on Friday (check the calendar for event info). This means special events, one-off brews and general beery festivities. So what better time to unleash this list of massive beer geekery. Let me know […]