It’s been a tricky few years for craft beer in South Africa. There have been multiple closures of breweries, bars and even festivals. Finding shelf space is tricky and making money more so. And yet, the quality of beer, and the innovation in craft beer just keep on getting better and better. So it’s time to celebrate that with the (sort of) annual Brewmistress South African Beer Awards!

This year, voting will take place in two stages. Round One is for your nominations in each category. You can nominate one person/business per category. Voting in Round One remains open until Friday 28 November. A shortlist will then be published where you can vote to determine who is the best in beer for this year.

So, what are you waiting for?