Can I put rooibos in my beer?
This is South Africa, home of rooibos and indeed, the only place where it grows naturally (or even at all?) So the question “Can I put rooibos in my beer?” seems a silly one. The answer though, depends on what you mean by “can”. Are you physically able to chuck some rooibos into the boil, […]
Win tickets to The Craft Revolution in Somerset West, Nov 1st
Summer is pretty much here and beerfest season is in full swing. So for being lovely, loyal readers of The Brewmistress, I have a special treat for you – tickets for this weekend’s Craft Revolution at Somerset Mall. Just keep and eye on the blog, on Twitter and on The Brewmistress Facebook page and keep […]
Beer review: Cederbrew Chubbyhead Stout
The girls from Cederbrew launched their brand on to the South African craft beer market in style, with Chubbyhead Stout making it into the 10 finalists at the 2014 craft championships, held in September this year. It’s a medium-bodied and easy-drinking stout, ideal for the hot summer days up there in the Cederberg (though I […]
South African craft beer reaches new heights…breweries in the Cederberg
Some of you might already know that the Cederberg now has a brewery. Cederbrew, womanned (see what I did there?) by sisters Melanie and Tania Nieuwoudt, propelled itself on to the scene in style, with their Chubbyhead Stout ranking in the top 10 craft beers nationwide at the 2014 Craft Championships. But it might come […]
