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How lockdown measures are killing craft beer
This week I read an article on how COVID-19 is affecting the US craft beer scene. In a survey of 455 brewers carried out by the Brewers Association, 46% said that their businesses will not last for three months under the current conditions. Just imagine that – almost half of craft breweries in the USA […]
Backyard Beerfest – Saturday 28 March
It has no doubt come to your attention that from Thursday night, South Africa will be in COVID-19 lockdown. We’ll all have to remain in our homes for 21 days, unless we have a job that is crucial to society or we have to pop out for essential supplies. Essential supplies basically means groceries and […]
How to enjoy your beer while social distancing
Beer festivals have been cancelled; smaller events like quizzes, homebrew meetups and *sob* karaoke have been cancelled; conferences, food pairings and training courses have been cancelled. You’re practising social distancing and trying to stay at home, and even if you could go out, you can’t hug, high-five or take a sip of the beer your […]
Beer review: Devil’s Peak Grapefruit King’s Blockhouse
Devil’s Peak have come up against a lot of flack in recent years. Their focus has shifted quite dramatically from cutting edge craft to mainstream lager. They’ve upset brewers large and small with price wars and tap takeovers, and even The King’s Blockhouse has come under fire for being a shadow of its former self. […]
