Beer Review: Citizen Pacifist Winter Porter
I think one indicator that our beer industry is maturing is when brewers begin to experiment, when they step out of the comfort zone of their three or four regular brews and add something new to the range for a few months. Winter is the prime time for seasonal...
10 things I learnt at Beer Boot Camp 2016
I imagine those of you that didn't make it to Beer Boot Camp this year spent the last two weekends nursing your fomo and attempting to avoid Twitter. So for you I bring a little taste of the talks the conference gave us. For those that attended, this list should...
Battle of the Bocks: Urbock vs La Trappe
It's that time of year again. The time where I start to mentally berate Capetonian architects for their inability/failure to insulate houses in an appropriate manner. Yeah, yeah - the weather is warm for much of the year, but from May to August I sit shivering in...
Win a ticket to Beer Boot Camp in Cape Town
Before you read on, this is a subscriber-only competition, so if you haven't subscribed to the blog yet, I suggest you go and do so now, before reading any further. You'll find the sign-up box over there -----------> This is my way of thanking you for reading...
Jack Black brewery opens in Cape Town
I was working through a selection of 'trying to be clever' intros to this post. Something about the South African beer scene coming of age...or there was a dreadful labour/giving birth analogy that would have had you unsubscribing from the blog in minutes. So I...
Beer Boot Camp presenter interview: Randy Mosher
Many South African homebrewers/craft brewers/general beer geeks probably feel that they already know Randy Mosher. They don't of course, but lots of you have likely read a number of his books, whether they're on homebrewing in particular, like Radical Brewing, or...
Beer Boot Camp presenter interview: Pete Brown
If you've never read any of Pete Brown's books, you're missing out on some great beer-related laughs. He's been described as the "beer drinker's Bill Bryson", and I couldn't think of a more perfect description. His books are honest, hilarious and full of the kind...
Host your next event at Afro Caribbean Brewing Co (Sponsored Post)
You know that piss-up in a brewery you've always wanted to see if you can organise? Well here's your chance. Just in case you've been hiding under a WiFi-free rock for the past few months, let me tell you that Banana Jam Cafe, that bastion of the Cape craft beer...
Restaurant Review: The Twankey Bar
Taj Hotel, Wale St, Cape Town. Tel: 021 819 2000. tajcapetown.co.za/dining/twankeybar/ Tapas R75, mains R75-195. 330ml local draught craft beer R30-45. The Twankey is at its liveliest when office workers pop in for post-work drinks, so our lunchtime visit was a...
