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DECEMBER MARCH FEBRUARY 17 Carnaval na Boca beer launch Come and join for the official launch of On Tap’s latest collab beer, Carnaval na Boca. Meet the brewers, the editor and the publisher, grab a pint and some cans of our Catharina Sour and sample the dish featured on page 24. Brazilian style carnival costumes strongly encouraged. Banana Jam Café, Cape Town 04 Beers Across Borders Join CBASA and the Beer Route for this first in a series of events designed to introduce beer fans to brews that they wouldn’t normally find in their local liquor stores. To kick off the series, CBASA will bring beers from the Cape and KZN to the beer lovers of Gauteng. Entrance is free. At Hops End Brewery, Benoni 04 South African National Beer Day The first Saturday in February is dedicated to South African beer of all kinds, whether that’s craft, mainstream, homebrew or traditional beer. Bars, breweries, bottle stores and restaurants up and down the country host events and specials on the day. Keep an eye on beerday.co.za , or the @SANBeerDay social media channels, throughout January for regular updates on what’s happening where – or simply grab a few of your favourite brews and celebrate #SANBeerDay at home. Various locations, nationwide 17 - 18 Dockside Beer Experience This monthly mini beer fest returns for the final time in 2022. Taste beers from six local craft breweries, grab a bite from the Makers Market, join in family-friendly games and listen to live music. Free entry. Makers Landing, Cape Town 31 - 01 Fools & Fans Beer Festival The Western Cape’s favourite beer fest kicks off on the Friday with Homebrewers & Harlequins, a showcase of homebrew from across the country, with nine brewing clubs represented. The festivities continue on Saturday with a stellar line-up of craft brewers, live music, the (non)compulsory 5km beer run and best of all – legal hugging! Tickets from R130 on the fest website, foolsandfans.co.za . Moravian Hall, Greyton 24 - 25 Clarens Craft Beer Festival Clarens is back in its proper time slot for the first time since Covid hit SA and we couldn’t be more excited! Brewers from across the country will make the pilgrimage to the Eastern Free State town to share their brews with the thirsty public – including some innovative one-off beers created exclusively for the fest. Tickets are almost sold out but you’ll find the latest info on clarenscraftbeerfest.com . Village Square, Clarens APRIL EVENTS CALENDAR ontapmag.co.za | Summer 2022 | 61