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C R A F T B R E W E R Y A F R I K A be at its best. When in doubt buy directly from the brewery or from their own online store. 2. CHECK FOR BEST BEFORE DATES Craft beer is best enjoyed fresh. Check the label for a best before or production date to make sure you are buying fresh beer. 3. CHECK FOR TASTING NOTES There are many di erent styles of beer available, and not every style appeals to every beer drinker. To set expectations, many craft breweries will include basic tasting notes on their labels. Check the labels to see if the beer appeals to you. You can also visit the brewery’s website to find out more about each beer. 4. CHECK BEER REVIEWS Social media apps including Beeradvocate, Ratebeer and Untappd are useful for finding recommendations on craft beers. Just remember that each person’s tastes are di erent. 5. BOTTLE OR CAN? Cans are better for beer, better for the planet, and better for the brewers. Many craft brewers are adopting cans as their preferred packaging. Given the choice, always choose beer in a can. It is likely to be in better condition than bottled beer. 6. DRINK FRESH Very few beers get better with time. Store your beer in a fridge and consume it as fresh as possible. This year the CBASA is proud to partner with The Brew Series- three cycle events that take place during 2022 designed to test your mountain biking skills, with the bonus of an ice-cold craft beer at the end. HOPS GRAVEL GRIND 14 - 15 MAY 2022- SWELLENDAM CEDER DASH 19 – 20 AUGUST 2022- CEDERBERG MOUNTAINS BREWERY TO BREWERY 15- 17 OCTOBER 2022- HERMANUS Most good liquor stores now stock a selection of craft beer. If you are new to the world of craft beer it can be tricky to navigate. Here are some tips to help you select the right beer for you and be sure your money is well spent . 1. BUY BEER STORED IN A FRIDGE Most craft beer is unpasteurized to preserve flavour and aroma and is best stored in a fridge. Beer stored warm will lose freshness quickly and will not As part of our Tourism initiative, the CBASA will be at each event, promoting our member breweries and beer tourism in conjunction with The Beer Route. Each event promises something unique and we hope to see you there- either on the saddle or at the finish line- come on down and say hello! We have some goodies & prizes to give away! www.thebrewseries.com CBASA On Tap.indd 55 2022/05/16 17:35 ontapmag.co.za | Winter 202 | 5