LATEST EDITION Instek ControlZiemann HolvriekaAEBFermentisAdvertise Here OUR LATEST UPDATE FROM LOTTE PEPLOW OF THE BREWERS ASSOCIATION PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF CRAFT BEER TRENDS IN THE UNITED STATES FOR 2025, ALONG WITH INSIGHTS INTO WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026. READ MORE ...
LATEST EDITION Instek ControlZiemann HolvriekaAEBFermentisAdvertise Here Until now, South and EastAfrica have shared a lot —trade routes, travellers, and stories carried on the wind — but never a beer quitelike this. When Zwakala Brewery from Limpopo made the journey north to 254 Brewery in Nairobi, Kenya, it wasn’t just about collaboration. It was about connection. READ MORE ...
LATEST EDITION Instek ControlZiemann HolvriekaAEBFermentisAdvertise Here On January 29th of this year, the much-loved Julian Pienaar passed away. Here we share an obituary written by Lucy Corne, as well as remembrances from family and friends. In the words of Trevor Gerntholtz, “a giant has fallen.” READ MORE ...
LATEST EDITION Instek ControlZiemann HolvriekaAEBFermentisAdvertise Here Did you know you can change the flavour of the beer by changing the music you play while drinking? I know it sounds like a joke. I intended it as a joke the first time I said this, fifteen years ago. In 2010, beer blogging was at its zenith. Craft beer was starting to ...
LATEST EDITION Instek ControlZiemann HolvriekaAEBFermentisAdvertise Here The majority of American craft beer styles are typically enjoyed chilled, valued for their crisp, refreshing character. However, when pairing beer with food, raising the serving temperature of the beer just a few degress can have a subtle impact on its interaction with the dish unlocking deeper flavour nuances and enhancing the overall tasting ...
JACK BLACK A SUCCESS STORY Instek ControlZiemann HolvriekaAEBFermentisAdvertise Here From the moment you walk into the Jack Black taproom in Diep River, you can feel this place is special. With smiling faces, strings of lights frame the brewery’s outside seating area, reiterating that this is the place to be. The look and feel, bring with it the atmosphere that lures ...
Excessively high beer taxation levels are driving consumers to support the illicit alcohol industry, a situation that needs to be rectified by lowering beer excise taxes as soon as possible, Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) CEO Charlene Louw has said. ...
South Africa’s beer industry is more than just a source of refreshment - it’s an economic powerhouse woven into the cultural and economic fabric of our country. In 2023 alone, it contributed R96.4 billion to GDP, generated R56.5 billion in tax revenue, and supported over 210,000 jobs, according to Oxford Economics’ “Beer’s Global Economic Footprint” study. ...
The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) is helping small businesses tap into the opportunities within the beer industry through its recent Brewing Business Success webinar, which connected over 50 participants with experts in compliance, digital marketing, retail, and skills development. ...
LATEST EDITION Instek ControlZiemann HolvriekaAEBFermentisAdvertise Here It’s not an easy thing, writing about beer — Beer festivals! New beer releases! Award-winning beers! — when you can’t actually drink any. Alcohol consumption is of course discouraged during pregnancy, however, how thrilled was I to find out that beer specifically may help with lactation?! You can expect more from me on that ...