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12 | Summer 2025 | ontapmag.co.za SILVER WINNERS: Cederberg Brewery Cederberg Original Lager Harper Brewing Company Pale Ale Hoghouse Brewing Company Roadhog Porter Newlands Spring Brewing Company Tribute Lager SAB Newlands Castle Lite SAB Rosslyn Castle Double Malt Swagga Breweries Irish Red Ale Outeniqua Brew Co. Harvest IPA Outeniqua Brew Co. Oktoberfest Lager Shackleton Brewing Company Shackleton Kolsch Shackleton Brewing Company x International Rugby Memes Club Four World Cups Lager Cape Brewing Company CBC Krystal Wiess Cape Brewing Company CBC Lager Cape Brewing Company CBC West Coast IPA Cape Brewing Company CBC Lite Lager Franschhoek Beer Company The Stout Richmond Hill Brewing Company Dark Purpose Darling Brew 4x4 Braai PA Darling Brew Slow Beer Afro Caribbean Brewing Company West Coast IPA Jack Black’s Brewing Company Atlantic Weiss Jack Black’s Brewing Company Wolves of Winter Jack Black’s Brewing Company Brewers Lager Woodstock Brewery Funky Monk’s Woodstock Brewery Mr. Brownstone Woodstock Brewery Sweet Mary Jane Hazeldean Brewing Company Last Tsar Hazeldean Brewing Company Kriek - Lambic Style SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BEER TROPHY The 11th edition of the South African National Beer Trophy (SANBT) concluded with an extraordinary showcase of South Africa’s diverse and thriving beer culture. Organized by William and Jean-Vincent Ridon since 2015, in partnership with the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA), the SANBT has become the largest competition exclusively dedicated to South African beers. This year, 160+ entries were judged by BJCP-certified judges and international sommeliers, culminating in a black- tie beer pairing dinner and awards ceremony at the Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town. The evening was hosted by MC Troye May, a prominent figure in the South African beer industry, with special appearances fromCharlene Louw, CEO of BASA, and Jean-Vincent Ridon, South African Best Sommelier of 2023. “This year’s competition highlighted the remarkable quality, creativity, and diversity of South African brewing,” said Jean-Vincent Ridon. “From traditional umqombothi to zero- alcohol and specialty craft beers, the SANBT reflects the depth of beer culture in our country.” 2025 TROPHY AND MEDAL WINNERS BEER OF THE YEAR 2025 - Newlands Spring Brewing Company – Jacob’s Pale Ale TROPHY WINNERS: BEST LIGHT BEER 2025 SAB Alrode – Hansa Pilsner BEST WHEAT BEER 2025 Darling Brew – Bone Crusher BEST SPECIALITY BEER 2025 Afro Caribbean Brewing Company – Coconut Bourbon Darkness BEST DARK BEER 2025 Cape Brewing Company – CBC Milk Stout BASA LOW ALCOHOL BEER TROPHY 2025 Afro Caribbean Brewing Company – Session 157 BASA NO ALCOHOL BEER TROPHY Heineken S.A – Heineken 0.0% BASA MODERN FLAVOUR TROPHY 2025 Brauhaus Afrika – Brauhaus Radler BASA UMQOMBOTHI TROPHY 2025 United National Breweries – Chibuku Super Banana BEST HOPPY BEER 2025 Newlands Spring Brewing Co. – Jacob’s Pale Ale GOLD WINNERS: BrewHogs Red Lager That Brewing Company El Juicy Franschhoek Beer Company Liberty Richmond Hill Brewing Company Lemon Yellow Sun Darling Brew Break Free Gluten-Free Red Ale Afro Caribbean Brewing Company Chenin Saison Afro Caribbean Brewing Company The Garth Father Jack Black’s Brewing Company Cape Pale Ale Woodstock Brewery Sugarman Hazeldean Brewing Company Ayrshire Pale Ale Hazeldean Brewing Company The Cuban