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2012: The year in beer
It would not be an exaggeration to say that 2012 was one of the biggest years in South African beer since Jan van Riebeeck sent a ship home for brewing supplies. Brewery numbers doubled, homebrewing became a must-do hobby and we were treated to a range of beer styles that had never before been seen […]
What isn’t craft beer?
There’s a question that raises its head in the beer world a lot, especially in South Africa. It’s been touched on in blog posts by Gallow’sHill and Food 24 and of course, the guys from &Union have a lot to say about it. It is a question I’m asked often and I’m yet to come up with a satisfactory answer. Satisfactory to me at least. […]
Imported craft – bonus or burden?
If you follow the local beer scene closely, you’ll have noticed a couple of new names appearing on taps or bottles in your local bar or liquor store. Imported craft beers are infiltrating the South African market and some have suggested this is damaging for an industry so young. I’m here to tell you why I think […]
Band Aid Beer…and how to stop the sickness spreading
I received a DM the day after CTFoB from a beer buddy who will remain nameless. It was regarding a brewery that will also remain nameless. The beer buddy – let’s call him Bob – asked if anyone had “‘publicly rebuked” said brewery for its “band aid beer”. I feel I can safely discuss this […]
