Non-alcoholic beer tasting
I never really got the point of non-alcoholic beers. Why not just drink soft drinks? If there’s no booze in your beer then frankly what’s the point? Until I was pregnant that is, and now I totally get it. Whether you’re with child, driving, on a diet, taking meds or just laying off the ale […]
The SouthYeasters 2013 Summerfest
I first attended the SouthYeasters Summer Festival in 2011. It was awesome. The exhibitors were friendly, the festival-goers were friendly, the weather was great and there was a LOT of beer to be drunk. Two years on, a lot has changed. Thankfully, the weather was still great, the beer was still plentiful and the vibe was […]
What women want (in a beer)
A couple of weeks ago a friend who’s thinking of setting up a brewery messaged me and asked: “What do women look for in a beer?” My reply: “Why would they look for anything different to what men look for?” “Good point,” said he, and so the conversation ended. But the theme didn’t end – […]
The evolution of the beer palate
After reading BJ Lankwarden’s book, I was struck by how many imported beers were available in South Africa a decade ago compared to what we have today. Granted, some of the stuff found in our liquor store’s fridges today is awesome and the selection is definitely expanding, but we’ve somehow taken a step back since the turn […]
