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MASH OUT People think of Christmas beers as being rich and warming, but we have enough warmth down here in December. ADRIAN BARNES Regional Sales Manager for Noon Gun, Johannesburg A good sessionable IPA. Lower ABV than traditional IPAs, but with a great hoppy punch. Why? Because there are just too many lagers out there! A session IPA is still an immensely quaffable, refreshing beer… but it has so much more, it has hops! PULENG ZACHARIA Beer lover and academic brewer, Bloemfontein I'd say any light but flavourful beer, like a Berliner Weisse. It's perfect because of its refreshingly high carbonation and light body. The crisp acidity goes down well on a hot summer's day. ALAN JORDAN Beer fest lover and homebrewer, Johannesburg I really enjoy a Schwarzbier with my Christmas lunch. Refreshing and tasty. Perfect for a hot day too. DENISE SWART Homebrewer, Somerset West An ice cold Kölsch to get you through the warm days. A perfect, crisp beer - you get the hoppy notes you want from an ale and the refreshing finish you want from a lager. Best of both worlds. BRAD BERGH Beer geek and BJCP judge, sometimes Cape Town, sometimes Jo’burg Session IPA – in particular, Afro Caribbean’s Session 157. A low but sufficient sessionable ABV and just enough carbonation to be perfectly refreshing for any occasion. I’m definitely asking Santa to fill my Christmas stockings with this beauty! ELAINE LEHMAN Founder of Beer O’clock, Johannesburg If there's good weather on Christmas, everyone is outside enjoying it! The perfect beer is crushable and tasty, but won't overwork your tastebuds. Mad Giant's Killer Hop is perfect to keep you hydrated and satisfied, until lunch time, when you open the Warrior IIPA from Agar's. The big, bold flavours pair perfectly with a juicy roast. OLLIE BROUCKAERT Homebrewer, Cape Town I’m dreaming of a (Belgian) wit Christmas! A good wit is definitely my go- to. Light enough for a 40-degree Christmas Day but with enough spice and flavour to accompany any feast. SOWHAT’S YOURGO TOBEERFORTHE SOUTHAFRICANSUMMER? 68 | Summer 2022 | ontapmag.co.za