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Beer review: Jump Brewing Extra Hoppy Lager
A few weeks ago I got a WhatsApp from Murray Middleton. Murray, you might recall, used to be the brewer at the helm of Cape Town’s Metal Lane Brewery. Sadly, the brewery is no more but happily, Murray has launched a new contract brand, Jump Brewing. The WhatsApp message in question was telling me about […]
Craft beer employees left desperate and destitute by alcohol ban – here’s how you can help
You doubtless don’t need me to tell you that the alcohol ban carries on in South Africa. Everyone has an opinion about it (just check out #alcoholban on Twitter). Some only see alcohol’s ills when it is drunk irresponsibly. Others can open their minds – and eyes – to get a feel for the bigger […]
My beer of the year 2020
This has been a difficult choice. Despite all the crap this year – or perhaps because of all the crap this year – brewers have put out some excellent offerings. In truth I can’t actually remember if my four finalists for Beer of the Year 2020 were all first released this year or if they’ve […]
New beer brand 1632 Crafts wants to bring tourism to Tembisa
Although the 2020 alcohol ban wasn’t the ideal backdrop for launching a new beer, it did at least give Sibusiso Skosana chance to strategise and finalise the look of his new craft brand. Brewed under contract at Brewsters Craft in Johannesburg, 1632 Crafts currently features a pale lager and a cider in the portfolio. Named […]
