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8 | Winter 2018 | ontapmag.co.za JUNE 02 Benoni Beer & Gin Fest Capital Craft Pretoria The Green Craft Beer Fest is back, but this time it comes with a twist - and a slice of lemon. As well as 10 breweries, there will be five gin distilleries pouring their wares. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates. This highly regarded fest is back with 40 breweries pouring around 200 different beers. There’s a dedicated kids’ area, three music stages, food trucks, karaoke and live comedy for those who like a little happiness with their hoppiness. 16 Benoni Northerns Sports Grounds,Benoni Tickets R120 National Botanical Gardens, Pretoria Tickets R200 at the gate 30 30 Pawfect Winter Beer Fest Darling Winter Beer Festival Karoo Craft Breweries, Simonsvlei Estate, Paarl Tickets R50 Darling Brewery, Darling Tickets R120 Join a dozen breweries to support this charity beerfest, with proceeds going to Pit Pals, a dog rescue organisation in Melkbos. There will be live music, food stalls and a kids’ play area – find the event on Facebook for more information. This family-friendly mini-fest features five guest breweries as well, of course, as beers from Darling Brewery. There will be live music from the Stone Jets, Red Tape Riot and Sunset Sweatshop plus food from some of Darling’s renowned artisans. Want to drink beer for a good cause? Dog lovers in the Durban area have two festivals to choose from this June. On June 16 & 17, join Ales for Tails at Sugar Rush Park in Ballito for tipples from Durban- based breweries and distilleries. Then on June 30, the annual Ales for Tails homebrew event takes place at Kloof & Highway SPCA in Kloof. For more details, take a look at facebook.com/AlesForTailsBeerFestival. EVENTS CALENDAR