OnTap Magazine

p# handHul oH national brands that share costs and have a Hully fledged sales and merchandising service supporting the national distribution Hootprintq *e also acknowledges that there is space for regional breweries to supply their immediate area p+H they have a strong presence in a specific region they can keep distribution costs to a minimum by keeping the area in which they distribute small. This can most likely be done through a direct model to both off and on consumption q 5\abo says adding that in his mind the most sustainable model for a start-up to pursue at the moment is the brewpub. The landscape has changed in the 5outh #Hrican craHt beer industry with established breweries taking on investment and pursuing Har flung distribution chains in the pursuit of volume while others pull out of distribution and focus on direct sales. There are different ways to skin this cat. It is important you decide before starting up whether you are looking to service your local community with great beer or are looking for world – or at least country s domination 'ither way you looM at it it s going to be hard worM but then nothing ever worth it is easy. GOING PRO 1 AT HOPS END Due to officially open in early 2019 in the Modderfontein Nature Reserve, At Hops End is a collab taproom between Just Brewing Co. and Old Potter’s Inn. It’s only 20 minutes’ drive from Sandton but it feels like you are out in the bush with fish eagles flying as you sip and eat. 2 BRAUHAUS AM DAMM Brilliantly fresh German-style beers with German inspired food including the famous – and enormous – eisbein. Beautiful views of the Magaliesberg Mountains from the outside dining area. 3 CLARENS BREWERY Home to one of South Africa’s most loved beer festivals, this brewpub has something of a cult status, with a wide range of beers, tasty platters and glorious views of the Eastern Free State. 5 OLD POTTER’S INN AND BREWERY A historic hotel in Greyton that has a great little beer selection, a kitchen with brewpub favourites like pizza and burgers, and the warm hospitality you expect for a rural dorpie. 4 HONINGKLIP BREWERY En route from Cape Town to Hermanus, industry veterans Mark and Analize ter Morshuizen have built a great little brewpub serving Belgian- style beers and big bowls of mussels. FIVE BREWPUBS TO SEEK OUT