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16 32 28 The great American beer festival To learn, share & exchange South Africans judging abroad FEATURES REGULARS Seasonal releases SUMMER 2023 MENU 14 Brew news News from the SA beer scene 34 World of beer Export quality 39 On the hop e craft beer scene in Nairobi is nascent and growing 43 Beer meets food e irresistible allure of beer and ice cream 45 Style guide What makes a beer style and should South Africa have one? 49 Going pro ree rookie craft beer marketing errors & how to avoid them 51 Homebrewer Q&A Public health practitioner and a homebrewer 53 Meet a brewer e path to Paternoster 55 Homebrewers Diary Latest meetings, events and competitions for brewers 57 Brew reviews Welcoming a new panel of beer reviewers 59 Ale trail e North West beer route 63 Editor's library Editor's recommendations for your beer knowledge 64 Mash out What beer(s) do you want to try this summer? 16 What’s trending in American craft beer: Showcased at the great American beer festival Lotte Peplow chases down the latest trends 20 The “siren of stout” has a gift for storytelling e road to becoming a “craft beer ambassador” 24 The Institute of Brewing & Distilling: what’s in it for me? Beer education and success in the eld 28 South Africans judging abroad Beer festivals and competitions, from the US to Europe 34 WORLD OF BEER export quality 49 GOING PRO Three rookie craft beer marketing errors & how to avoid them