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4 | Winter 2021 | ontapmag.co.za CONTRIBUTORS Joya is a writer – currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing at the University of Cape Town – and a long-time craft beer enthusiast. She recently began to homebrew in earnest, hoping to soon master a saison recipe or two. While originally hailing from the state of Vermont, Joya has spent well over half her life abroad, and is currently happy to call Cape Town home. In this issue, Joya looks at the relationship between craft beer and art on page 30. Joya Taft-Dick Laura records stories of the communities, producers and history of beer. Her first book, ‘50 Years of CAMRA’ was released in March 2021. She also runs a creative agency for small businesses called Thirst Media which supports a number of breweries, vineyards and pubs. Read Laura’s debut piece for On Tap on page 36 and check out more of her work at thirstmedia.co.uk . LauraHadland Marcel is a beer geek who’s been brewing for over a decade and still gets things wrong. He teaches brewing, writes, and spends more money on beer than is wise. Find him at beginnerbrewer. com. You can listen to his podcast about beer and geekery: Scum, Beer & Villainy, on iTunes. Marcel has read for every issue of On Tap – check out his latest Homebru column on page 58. Marcel Harper WINTER 2021 Rob is a home brewer, BJCP beer judge and all-round beer geek. He loves everything about beer, be it the science, the history, or the practical nature. His life quest is to brew the perfect English Bitter. Rob is our resident list maker – check out his Brewer’s Dozen column on page 52. Rob Cass Danie is a brewer with 22 years’ experience in commercial production, new product development, equipment, problem solving and consultancy roles. He has an M. Brew from the IBD and currently runs a consultancy supporting breweries and liquid development in the FMCG sector. Most importantly he is a beer lover, beergazer (someone that lovingly looks at beer in a glass) and beer advocate. Danie Odendaal PUBLICATIONS Published by: in Kamini specialises in the development and commercialisation of beverage products including technical collaboration, sensory and consumer science. With 20 years in the global brewing industry Kamini’s passion for beer has led her to contribute to many industry-wide initiatives. Recently, she moved into another part of the beverage industry – tea, coffee and botanicals, focusing on cross-category product innovations. Read her piece on eco- conscious packaging on page 26. Kamini Dickie Editor Lucy Corne lucy@ontapmag.co.za Publisher Andrew Thomas inhouse publications Twitter: @ontapmagza Facebook: facebook.com/ontapmagza Instagram: ontapmagza ontapmag.co.za Advertising : Andrew Thomas andrew@ontapmag.co.za +27 (0) 82 604 5038 P.O. Box 412748 Craighall 2024 Johannesburg Rachel du Plessis rachel@prycision.com Design: Rachel du Plessis rachel@prycision.com Prycision prycision.com Printing: Novus Print Distribution: 5000 Airport lounges, Microbreweries, bevPLUS, Brewcraft, NFP and Beer Association of South Africa (BASA). On Tap is South Africa’s first dedicated beer publication - a quarterly magazine aimed at craft brewers, homebrewers, beer fanatics and those just beginning to dip their proverbial toe into the mash tun. The views expressed in individual articles are the personal views of the authors and are not necessarily shared by the editor, the advertisers or the publisher. No articles may be reproduced in any way without the written consent of the publisher. Cover image: Designed and sponsored by The Brewery @ Hemel en Aarde