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NEWS DISTELL SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOUR OF HEINEKEN TAKEOVER At Distell’s AGM in February, shareholders voted in favour of Heineken’s bid to take over the South African liquor company, with more than 94% agreeing to the various proposals. Heineken made a R38.5 billion offer to take over Distell in November of last year, offering R180 per share to shareholders. Distell owns numerous South African alcohol brands across various sectors, including Savanna, Hunters Dry, Amarula and Nederburg. Heineken, which has long had a minority share in Namibia Breweries Ltd, is also set to purchase the remaining 50.01% stake from the Ohlthaver & List Group. NEW BREWS Folk & Goode Flamango Hazy Pale Ale (4.2%) A new release from the Overberg brewery, Flamango promises extra juiciness, being infused with mango pulp. The Kennel Brewery Hop Marley (6% ABV) Hopped with Simcoe, this Brown IPA is the latest in Kennel's string of special releases. Soul Barrel Super Power IPA (10.5% ABV) The annual release of Soul Barrel’s Super Power triple IPA will take place at the brewery on 26 March. Be sure to get a driver as this massive beer packs more than just a hop punch! Yeti Underground Movement Jekyll and Hops (4.5% ABV) Fans are excited about the second edition of this truly African pale ale featuring cassava and sorghum alongside barley. Look out also for the fifth release from YUM: Love Potion No. 14 - a pilsner with hibiscus flowers, aronia berries and Azacca hops. Get some from BestCraftBeer while it lasts. ontapmag.co.za | Autumn 2022 | 17