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BREW A new nanobrewery has opened in Knysna’s industrial area. The Knysna Brewery is part of the Knysna Distillery, well known locally for its gins. With just 90 litres brewed at a time, the beers are currently only available at the brewery, but there are plans to can and distribute to select Knysna restaurants. “I found my love for beer while working on yachts overseas, and enjoying different beer from different places as the yachts moved around to new areas,” says brewer Donald Yendall. “Like our mascot the Knysna Dwarf Chameleon, we are small and always changing our beers. From light lager and delicious pilsner, to Belgian pale ale andCalifornia common, you never know what you will find on our taps.” John Morrow, brewer and brewery manager at Nottingham Road Brewing Company in KZN, has left after seven years at the helm. Jason Black, who had previously been working for CBC and Heineken has taken over John’s role at the Midlands brewpub. “Knowing Jason and his skills as well as I do, I was confident that he was the man for the job and felt happy handing over to him,” said Morrow. “That said, after seven years of being part of the Rawdons family, it was difficult and sad to let go.” John is moving to Ireland, where he plans to stay in the beer industry. NOTTINGHAM ROAD KNYSNA GETS A KZN based nanobrewery Yng Gns has bagged a platinum medal for their labels in the Craft Beer Marketing Awards. The global competition launched in 2020 and recognises outstanding marketing and design. Yng Gns is the first South African brewery to win one of the awards, known as a Crushie. “We entered the CBMAs purely because we dig our labels,” says Yng Gns brewer Sam Clark. “Never in a million years did we imagine that the outcome would be a platinum Crushie award.” The labels are a collaboration between art director Claire Clark and Durban muralist Resoborg. “Drawing inspiration from the local culture, patterns and colours of our land we wanted the labels to be a nod to the young guns out there,” says Clark. “We are stoked to win, it’s like a pat on the back for all the dedication and hard work we put into our brand. We take our beer very seriously but wanted our label to show our creative, fun and adventurous side capturing the spirit of Africa and specifically KZN.” PLATINUM FOR LABEL DESIGN YNG GNS BREWERY WINS BREWERY MANAGER JOHN MORROW LEAVES NEW BREWERY L-R: Notties owner Peter Dean, Jason Black, John Morrow and former brewery manager Deon Tegg 18 | Winter 2021 | ontapmag.co.za