Meet your beer heroes at Beer Boot Camp 2017
Football fans grow up wanting to meet the David Beckham of their day. Computer nerds might dream of meeting Bill Gates while those who are big into 80s pop and pointy bras probably have a hankering to hang out with Madonna. I don't want to be a deliverer of doom,...
Beer Review: Hoptown Lager and IPA
While it is not wise to judge a beer solely by its label, I believe that a decent label is critical when selling pretty much anything. If a brewer can't be bothered with the branding on the bottle, it makes me wonder if they can be bothered with the beer...
How to tell if a bar loves your beer as much as you do
You're a beer lover. I can tell that by your rather spectacular taste in blog reading... You are probably always looking for the next new beer and are no doubt happy at the number of beercentric bars and restaurants now found across South Africa. A few years ago,...
Beer Review: Liefmans Yell’Oh
Here's a confession. I've never tasted pineapple beer. I have heard countless tales from South African brewers of how pineapple beer was their first brew back in university/high school/kindergarten but I've never encountered a glass of it. In fact, before I...
SAB launches Beers for Africa 8-pack
Earlier this month, SAB launched a limited edition eight-pack of beers from across the African continent. Beers For Africa features lagers from Tanzania, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa. The best bit isn't the beers though - it's that funds...
Women’s Day brew on tap at Banana Jam, proceeds to a good cause
If you're a fan of limited edition beer and also partial to sipping for a good cause, this blog post is for you. African Queen Blonde Ale is now available on tap at Banana Jam Cafe. Brewed by a great big pile of lovely ladies for International Women's Collaboration...
Become a member of the Brewers Co-op
Do you brew beer? Do you kind of want to sell it but don't want to give up your day job and sink half a million rand into a brewery? This might just be the opportunity you're looking for. The Brewers Co-op in Cape Town has an opening for a shareholder. The Co-op is...
Beer review: Poison City The Other Bird
Every day's a school day they say, and when I tasted Poison City's The Other Bird, I learnt two things. First, that Czech Dark Lager is a thing (with its own BJCP guidelines). And second, that The Other Bird is a damn good beer. It didn't start off too well. The...
Family friendly restaurants that serve craft beer in Cape Town
It sometimes feels like if you want to go out for lunch and ensure that the kids are entertained, you are doomed to eat in crappy cafes at kid-friendly attractions, or destined to dine at Spur. Well it doesn't have to be that way! Here are some Cape Town...
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Brewing Beyond the Basics – Homebrewing course
Brewing Beyond the Basics – Homebrewing course
Want to advance your homebrewing knowledge? Thinking of taking your brewing to a professional level? Join The Brewmistress, Afro Caribbean Brewing Co. and the Craft Brewers Association of South Africa
Winter Fest @ Triggerfish Brewing
Winter Fest @ Triggerfish Brewing
Grab yourself a designated driver – it’s time for Triggerfish’s annual Winterfest, where the beers are big and strong! Expect 9%+ beers from eight different Western Cape breweries, plus two
Winter Fest at Darling Brew
Winter Fest at Darling Brew
From the event’s Facebook page: Whether you’re a seasoned beer enthusiast or just looking for a unique winter experience, Darling Brew’s Winter Festival promises a blend of exceptional brews, good