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FOOLS GREYTON MARCH 31 APRIL 1, 2023 &FANS 6 SEEN AT For the sixth year in a row, Greyton was the scene of Fools and Fans reverie. The event kicked off on Friday, March 31st, with homebrewers from around the country participating in both a National Homebrew Interclub Championship, as well as an Individual Homebrew Competition. The Interclub Championship called for each club to put forward their best saison, with the winners taking home prizes sponsored by bevPlus. In the end, the winners were the Wort Hog Brewers Club, followed by Wijnland Homebrewers Club, and finally the Durban Home Brewers. As for the individual competition, it was a packed playing field, with 185 entries–a significant increase from previous years. First place went to Hennie Groenewald for his sweet stout, second place to Greg Harrowsmith with a wood aged Baltic Porter and finally third place to Gerhard Gildenhuys with a Belgian single. On Saturday April 1st, over 30 breweries showcased their wares, and not to be left out of possible award-winning, thanks to support from the Beer Association of South Africa, there were cash prizes for the best commercial brewers stand (Starke Brews) and best homebrew stand (Wijnland Homebrewers Club). A great deal of fun was had by all–and many a connection made between homebrewers and professional brewers alike. 60 | Winter 2023 | ontapmag.co.za