MEET A HOMEBREWER - NIKKO MAREE

Q: When and why did you start homebrewing? 
A: I started home brewing in 2010 when I got into the Punk IPA from BrewDog. I just needed some good beer in my life!

Q: What’s the best beer you’ve ever made? 
A: Best I ever brewed myself was a Duvel clone- a Belgian golden strong ale. Although the beer was not properly aged by the time of National Home Brew Champs, I still got 42 points! My best score yet.

Q: What is your biggest brewing disaster? 
A: Apart from running out of gas mid brew every now and then, the biggest mistake I ever made was probably dropping braai tongs in the fermenter while chilling. Interestingly enough, no infections…