15 IPAs to try in South Africa
Two years ago, Banana Jam Cafe hosted its first IPA Day celebration. In fact, I’m fairly sure it was South Africa’s first as well. I remember the preparations and what a struggle it was to get enough IPAs on tap to fill a taster tray. A taster tray at Banana Jam takes six beers. Six. […]
Beer review: Gallows Hill IPA
A beautiful coppery-amber colour with a lasting white head, this IPA from Cape Town-based brewery Gallows Hill certainly looks the part. But does it deliver on aroma and flavour? It smells great – fruit salad and a touch of spice (from the magnum, I imagine). Fruit-wise, I got stone fruit (peaches and nectarines) rather than […]
Why do beer geeks love IPAs?
This Thursday, August 7th, is International IPA Day. Now most beer styles don’t get their own day, but there’s just something about the IPA that grabs hold of beer geeks and won’t let go. For them (us), every day is IPA Day, so this week I will be bringing you entirely IPA-themed content. Look out […]
Around the World in Eight Beers – International Beer Day in SA
I won’t beat around the bush with some wordy intro. August 1st has been designated International Beer Day so it’s time to drink your way around the world – without leaving home!* Here are eight classic beer styles from eight beer-centric nations. And since there’s nothing more irritating than reading about a beer you can’t […]
