OnTap Magazine

IN BRIEF Nigerian microbrewery Bature has released a limited edition brew with a social message. Working in conjunction with a local NGO, The Consent Workshop, the brewery launched Yes Means Yes with the goal of spreading more awareness about sexual consent. All proceeds from the beer, a coconut cream stout, will go to The Consent Workshop. After a brief period of closure, Pretoria-based Bernie’s Brewery is under new management. The new owners are working on a rebrand and a revamp of the taproom. Keep an eye on their social media accounts for details of the launch, currently set for late September. A new app focusing on craft beverages launched in August. Craft Craze doesn’t only focus on beer, but all artisanal beverages. The app allows you to browse products, purchase from an ever-growing selection of beers, wines and spirits, then rate and review the products. The app is free to download from the Play Store or check it out at craftcraze.co.za . Brewhogs is the latest local brewery to invest in a canning line, with their core range to be re-released in 330ml cans from early October. Following the huge trend in the USA, the Jo’burg- based brewery has also developed a hard seltzer, Crush’d. The seltzer – AKA alcoholic sparkling water – will be available from early September. ontapmag.co.za | Spring 2020 | 15