Beer Review: Darling Brew Blood Serpent
So I finally got around to visiting the sparkly new brewery and tap room at Darling Brew last weekend (more on that soon). The timing turned out to be perfect as the had just released a brand new beer. Blood Serpent is a 5% ABV dry-hopped lager and apparently Africa’s first carbon-neutral beer. Darling’s brand […]
The Craft Brewers Powwow: Post Script
Last weekend I spoke at the first Craft Brewers Powwow, a beer industry conference/get together that is going to become an annual event. My topic was the future of the South African craft beer scene, something I have a great deal of passion for. I talked about future trends in beer styles, the impending AB […]
Beer Boot Camp: The Global Edition (Sponsored Post)
It doesn’t matter if you’re a brewer or a drinker, and it doesn’t matter where you’re based in the country – Beer Boot Camp: the Global Edition is going to be awesome. After a highly successful inaugural event in Johannesburg last year, the one-day beer conference is back with more speakers from more countries and it’s […]
Where to drink beer in Namibia
If ever there was a country that needed a solid supply of beer, Namibia would surely be it. Days are long, dry and largely sunny, plus there’s all that sand to consider. Add to that the fact that the country has historical ties to Germany – and still counts a few people of German descent […]
