15 IPAs to try in South Africa

by | Aug 6, 2014 | Blog

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...
Beer review: Gallows Hill IPA

Beer review: Gallows Hill IPA

by | Aug 5, 2014 | Beer Reviews

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)....
Why do beer geeks love IPAs?

Why do beer geeks love IPAs?

by | Aug 4, 2014 | Blog

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...
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