When craftbru first published this south african craft breweries list at the start of 20, it numbered in the 30s. In 1983 the brewery produced 40,000 litres of beer. This all started in the late 1980s when brands like miller and budweiser changed the way in which we all drank beer. Devils peak brewing company was born as a response to the beer culture in south africa and a desire to share the exciting developments that are taking place in the craft beer realm elsewhere. Lucy is the author of sas first dedicated beer book, african brew, a qualified bjcp judge and an allround hophead who can usually be found sniffing and sipping ipas, all in the name of research. The book is laid out geographically to assist the reader in planning his or her own beer safari. Brewmasters is the central resource for south african craft beer. Firstly, european settlers who colonised the country brought expertise and knowhow as the country was populated. Rewind a decade and you would have found a sole microbrewery in the beautiful coastal city. Discover yuppiechefs curated range of local and international craft beers and ciders from over 60 micro brewers. The conference includes presentations from local and international speakers, educational workshops, brewery tours, delicious food and good fun. Look out for the big five pints the authors pick of the very best south african craft beers. A trip to soweto is unforgettable and the kasi beer garden at the ubuntu kraal brewery, home of soweto gold, offers beer tastings and brewery tours, as well as meetandgreets with the team behind the iconic brand.
Brewery for sale in south africa gumtree classifieds in. The last few years has seen an explosion, especially locally, microbreweries are popping up all over the place. Beer safari takes readers on a journey through the microbreweries of south africa, stopping to chat to each brewer along the way. Lack of infrastructure is a critical bottleneck for investment across africa and the threat of violence persists across several countries. Choosing five favourite beers from the everexpanding craft beer menu available in south africa is a tough challenge.
Their initiative is underscored by the passion of avid beerlovers and the vision of creating a vibrant spot in which to sample these beers with excellent food. The craft brewers association of south africa, cbasa, is a not for profit organisation established to represent craft. Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. But, if youre up for a challenge and are in the mood for some seasonal brews, this book is for you. Beers can be grouped according to style based on characteristics like flavour, colour, aroma, body and location of origin. The beer book is the best gift you can give any beer lover.
The following are the highest rated beers brewed in south africa as they appear in the ranks at. Beer scores are weighted means so that more ratings for a beer increase the scores tendency to the beers actual mean. The craft beer industry in south africa is at once small, yet growing. The first thing to note is how craft beer has always been available in south africa. South africas first blackowned brewery opens for business duration. A journey through the craft breweries of south africa by lucy corne. Beerlab supplies quality ingredients and equipment to make your own beer, cheese and spirits were passionate about the art and science of all things fermenting. Hot on the heels of last weeks look at sas least alcoholic beers we explore the more seasonappropriate topic of the strongest craft beers in south africa. Do research by visiting, preferably all the breweries in south africa. Once you get to this stage or you could just jump to this stage, get a copy of the beer book and the craft map to show you where all the breweries are located.
As beer styles continue to evolve, understanding the sensory side of craft beer will help you more deeply appreciate and share your knowledge and enthusiasm for the beverage of beer. Lucy corne has worked as a travel writer for almost a. South africans are renowned for our love of beer and, with spring in the air, now is the perfect time to spend a sunny day outdoors sipping on a unique, refreshing craft brew. Craft brewers association south africa home facebook. However, increasingly, more and more people are getting into home beer brewing because it is easy to make a beer that will taste better than most commercial brews on offer, and the art of beer making is a relaxing and rewarding pastime. In the foothills of northcliff, johannesburg, the craft beer library is dedicated to celebrating the quality and range of craft beers and ciders in south africa. Craft beer festivals in south africa helps to accelerate the discovery of the countrys artesanal beer scene by bringing together numerous brewers in one location with a single mission. Rob heyns is the resident beer sommelier at the league of beers an online retailer of craft beer in south africa. Small, because everyone in the industry knows everyone else in some cases brewers are even friends. Yet, both countries have struggled to contain the threat of militant islamist groups like boko haram and al shabaab. Their everyday ipa kit is one of our favorite beginner craft beer making sets. The craft beer revolution over the last 40 odd years craft beer has slowly been on the rise, world wide.
Create a strong, growing and world class south african craft beer culture. Since its inception in 1983, the original mitchells brewery in knysna south africa has grown by leaps and bounds. Growing because in 20 alone around 20 breweries opened, according to the craft beer project. The 15 best books for craft beer lovers hop culture. The below quote is the top definition of what constitutes a craft beer in the tongueincheek urban dictionary. Unify, represent and grow the craft beer community. The craft brewers association of south africa is a not for profit organisation established to represent craft brewers in south. On a quest to establish a craft beer culture in south africa.
Snuff out those wood burners and crack open a few of these instead. How much it costs to open a craft brewery in south africa. Craft beer in south africa all about beer magazine. Cape town homebrewers are putting their best beer forward at the southyeaster summerfest. An artisanal beermaking tsunami has hit south africa in the last few years and resulted in 5 craft breweries that have popped up throughout the country see infographic below. The most extensive guide to beer and breweries in south africa by holger meier. He is passionate about craft beer, supporting local brewers and providing south africans with new craft beers to tickle their palates. The south yeasters is organised by the home brewers club of the western cape and has 60 breweries involved in the event. The beer book is the best gift you can give any beer lover with each copy of the beer book, you get over 80 free beers at breweries around the country meet charles glass and get a free entry to newlands brewery tour the tour normally cost r80pp and includes a beer tasting and two. Exploring craft beer in south africa by corne, lucy. South africans love a good beer and the popularity of craft beer is on the rise with multiple craft beer breweries in operation and ordinary people making beer at home. Plus, more often than not, it makes for a great day out alongside entertainment, food and fun things to see and do. Following the success of african brew, the first ever book to showcase the south african craft beer scene, beercentric author lucy corne. South africa s beer bible the beer book by holger meier.
Dutch immigrants from the 1650s onwards, and british. The craft beer revolution has swept across south africa over the past several years generating enough business for one of the worlds largest beer makers south african breweries sab to. Our shop is located in walkerville, just south of johannesburg on the r82, conveniently close to alberton, alrode, lenasia, meyerton, sasolburg, vanderbijlpark and vereeniging. In our befriend the trend section we take a look at the emergence of the craft beer industry in south africa.
The ct festival of beer is the biggest of its kind, with more than 200 beers available, as well as a huge variety of foods and entertainment on offer. With each copy of the beer book, you get over 80 free beers at breweries around the country. Many people brew their own beer because it is so much cheaper than buying it from a liquor store or pub. At the first sign of spring the bavarians will hold a village festival, which is a service of blessing in. We take a look at the growing trade in south africa, as young. Run by south african breweries sab, the newlands brewery has stood the test of.
Beer styles study guide today, there are hundreds of documented beer styles and a handful of organizations with their own unique classifications. Attendance in september 2011its fourth yearwas quite diverse, including almost 50 percent women, and, its worth noting given the countrys history, a large number of blacks. The book is an outstanding presentation of brewing in south africa taking the reader through the history of this craft, starting over 3000 years back. View gumtree free online classified ads for brewery for sale and more in south africa. Some of the leading craft brands in south africa are going head to.
The book is an outstanding presentation of brewing in south africa taking the reader through the history of this craft, starting over 3000 years back, and describing. Beerlab home brew supplies homebrew and craft beer. Thats a loaded statement because, well, quite frankly, homebrewing can be quite difficult. South africa, however, is much formal about what constitutes a craft beer, but everyone seems to agree that it basically includes anything that is not brewed by south african breweries sab. There has been a definite boom in popularity, but these new breweries are only a result of south africa finally catching up to fellow beerobsessed nations overseas. Book a beer tasting and tour and their crew will take you for a walkabout. Though it is only one case, mitchells recent history hints at the as yet unrealized potential for craft beer in south africa. Aimed at commercial craft brewers, home brewers and beer enthusiasts, the powwow exists to create a unified platform for quality, consistency and comradery in the craft beer industry. Tucked away in the southwest corner of the african continent, cape town is known as the mother city, and it is here that the south african craft beer scene was born just a few short years ago.
Ubuntu kraal brewery, 111846 senokoanyana street, orlando west ext. Brew for africa is the sole south african distributor of morgans beer kits. Since settling in south africa she has become an avid participant in the booming beer scene. Take your copy of the beer book along and you will get to claim a free taster or beer at nearly 90 different. From classic lagers and weiss, to the hoppiest ipas and fruitiest ciders, we find the very latest and rare craft brews, as well as oldtime favourites. South africas beer bible the beer book by holger meier. A globetrotting journey through the world of beer hoalstpullen, nancy, patterson, mark w. Theres now around 200 artisanal beer brewers in south africa, with yet more on the way, adding to the seemingly endless variety of handcrafted beers available in the country. Beer in south africa has a long history, with a corporate history dating back to the early 20th century. We provide the most detailed, up to date information on the industry and work with artisan brands on digital and traditional marketing strategies to effectively grow your business and build your brand.
The book is an outstanding presentation of brewing in south africa taking the reader through the history of this craft, starting over 3000 years back, and describing in great detail the brewers and brewsters, their brewing processes and equipment that are being used to produce many beers that are enjoyed by all of us in south africa. Steph weiss one of the first craft beers on the south african scene. For context, the strongest beer in the world is brewmeister snake venom, which weighs in at a liverwithering 67. Devils peak sets out to produce brews unlike any other beer youre likely to find in south africa. Check out subscription boxes that ship to south africa at hello subscription. Following the success of african brew, the first ever book to showcase the south african craft beer scene, beercentric author lucy corne is back with a second homage to hops and grain. Brewmasters the central source for south african craft beer. Nigeria and kenya are africas largest beer markets after south africa. Brooklyn brew shop has long been best at making homebrewing as simple as possible. South african beer has had two main influences on its development. A journey through the craft breweries of south africa.