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  • 1000 Hills Brewing Company Image 1

    1000 Hills Brewing Company is run by Trevor Maarschalk who also runs a magnificent Chefs school in the hills of KZN. He has recently teamed up his on site microbrewery with Clockwork Brewhouse and Doctrine Brewing.

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  • Afro Caribbean Brewing Company Image 1

    Afro Caribbean Brewing Company is owned by Greg Casey and situated in the Banana Jam Cafe in Kenilworth, Western Cape.

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  • Agar's Brewery Image 1

    Agar's Brewery is a Johannesburg based family run micro brewery has been in operation for many years and is a firm favourite amongst the highveld beer community.

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  • Barrington's Brewery Image 1

    The Barrington’s Brewery, features a state-of-the-art, five hundred litre brewhouse and ten thousand litres of fermentation tanks providing craft beer enthusiasts and curious first-timers alike with a diverse spectrum of high quality beer throughout Plettenberg Bay and the Garden Route.

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  • Beerworks Image 1

    Beerworks is set up by industry stalwarts (formerly of the Woodstock Brewer's Co-Op), Dr Tim Bugler, Phil Crowson, Hester Bergh and now Trevor Gerntholtz (formerly Old Potters). This is their brand new venue in Salt River with an aim to bring frequent small batch beers to the public. 

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  • Berg River Brewery Image 1

    Built from the ground up, Berg River Brewery is an actualised passion project.  Glen Grier, owner and founder, has succeeded in creating a place where his love for beer and people can be felt in the attention to detail, and quality of the taproom.

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  • Binary Brew Worx Image 1

    Binary Brew Worx, is a family owned, family oriented brewery and brewpub with a select range of hand crafted beers and a limited, but interesting menu of light meals. The Brewery is situated on a farm in De Wildt, just outside Hartbeespoort making it the perfect getaway for a relaxing day away from the town. 

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  • Broers Brew Image 1

    One fateful night on a farm just outside Rawsonville, two brothers discovered their shared passion for the mighty taste of beer. What else was there to do than to start their own brewery?

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  • Buchanan’s Brewery Image 1

    Buchanan's Brewery, Started in 2016 by Tulbagh resident of 11 years, Rod Buchanan, this boutique craft brewery produces an exclusive range of small-batch, hand-crafted beers of various styles. 

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  • Cape Brewing Company Image 1

    When visiting our modern brewery or tasting one of our fine craft beers, even the most casual observer will recognise that we not only live, but celebrate beer.

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  • Clockwork Brewhouse Image 1

    Clockwork Brewhouse Was established in 2014. Clockwork Brewhouse was born out of a love for brewing and experimenting with new approaches and styles. Brewing beer is their passion. At the brewery, they strive for quality before quantity, with the aim to make beer an experience, not just a beverage.

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  • Devil's Peak Beer Company Image 1

    Devil's Peak Beer Company is a well known name in the South African Craft Beer scene and with an excellent brewer like JC Steyn at the helm, it is completely expected. 

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  • Drakensberg Brewery Image 1

    Drakensberg Brewery, is a Craft Brewery in the heart of the Drakensberg. The brewery has a spectacular range of beers, brewed using fresh spring water and situated in a picturesque valley. 

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  • Drayman's Craft Brewery & Distillery Image 1

    Drayman's Craft Brewery & Distillery,  Each Drayman’s microbrewery craft beer is hand-crafted with pride, skill and dedication. 

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  • Folk and Goode Image 1

    Folk and Goode, Crafted by Karen and Peter Dickens. 

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  • Franschhoek Brewing Co Image 1

    Since the first French Huguenot settlers planted their vines in the fertile Franschhoek Valley more than 300 years ago, the region has become world renowned for food and wine of the highest standard.

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  • Happy Days Brewery Image 1

    Happy Days Brewery, Happy Days is about good times. We pride ourselves in quality ingredients and the pristine water in Nottingham Road has helped us create a top notch range of beers.

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  • Hazeldean Brewing Company Image 1

    Hazeldean Brewing Company, We strive to produce beers that are distinctly unique that are of superior quality. We’ve rounded up a few awards over the years. We’ve achieved a top 15 spot in the 2015 SAB Craft Beer Championships with our Vienna Lager.
    In 2018 we received 4 Silver medals at the SANBT, in 2019 we received a gold and a bronze in the Africa beer cup, as well as a silver in SANBT.

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  • Hoghouse Brewing Company Image 1

    Hoghouse Brewing Company, Headed up by industry stalwart brewer Stefan Wiswedel, a must see destination for the craft food and beer. 

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  • Honingklip Brewery Image 1

    Honingklip Brewery, is one of the originals, great scenic space for enjoying quality Belgian themed hand crafted beers, pizzas and unwinding. 

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  • Jack Black Brewing Company Image 1

    Jack Black's Brewing Company, founded by Ross and Meg McCulloch to change the South African beer landscape, they certainly have created a nice taproom and some fantastic beers. 

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  • Just Brewing Image 1

    Just Brewing is owned by Julian and Wendy Pienaar hailing from Johannesburg where they have been a key component of the beer scene. Founders of the famous Beer Bootcamp, their beers are always clean and delicious and can be found on tap at Hop’s End.

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  • Karoo Craft Breweries Image 1

    There’s something magical watching the sun set in the Karoo. All around you a hushed silence descends as the sun casts its last orange rays

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  • Lilypatrick Craft Brewery Image 1

    LilyPatrick Craft brewery is situated not far outside Stellenbosch, on the iconic R44 road, leading towards Paarl. Tucked away, enjoy the tranquillity of the setting and try one of our specially designed beers.

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  • Local Brewery & Co Image 1

    LOCAL looks and feels different to everyone, but no matter where you are, who you’re with, or what you drink, there is always a place that feels like home.

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  • Long Beach Brewery Image 1

    Long Beach Brewery is owned by Charlie Murray, who always has something new and different on tap. A true pioneer, he is also heavily entrenched in the home brew scene. This is a true gem in the Noordhoek area.

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  • Mad Giant Image 1

    Mad Giant. Winners of numerous awards over the years from best beer in Africa (IBD African Beer Awards 2018) to most loved and most innovative brewery by locals through the Brewmistress annual South African Beer awards. This is a great stop. 

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  • Mountain Brewing Company Image 1

    MOUNTAIN BREWING CO IS WORCESTER’S FIRST AND FINEST CRAFT BREWERY, BASED IN THE KLIPBOKKOP MOUNTAIN RESERVE. SET IN THE WESTERN CAPE, WE GAIN OUR INSPIRATION FROM THE BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINOUS AND FYNBOS SURROUNDINGS.

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  • Nguni Brewing Co. Image 1

    Nguni Brewing Co., was founded by three gents in partnership. One aficionado – the brew master, and two beer enthusiasts – the consumers. Enjoy some small batch beers. 

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  • OC Brewery Image 1

    Optimum Craft Brewery (OC), was created in 2016 through the passion and love of handcrafted beer by Gavin and Tudy. With awesomely named beers like The Soothsayer and Gunslinger, it is a brand worth getting excited about. 

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  • Old Potters Inn & Brewhouse Image 1

    OLD POTTER'S BREWHOUSE - FRESH COUNTRY BEER

    The Overberg region in South Africa is abundant with golden barley, which is harvested and malted, just down the road from us. The secret ingredient, our water, comes from a crystal clear spring, in the mountains surrounding Greyton.

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  • Old Tin Hat Brewery Image 1

    Old Tin Hat Brewery, Crafted by Karen and Peter Dickens. 

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  • Route 96 Brewery Image 1

    Route 96 Brewery, Situated just outside of Potchefstroom, a lovely family-friendly venue embedded in surrounding wildlife acts as a great location from where to explore their well made craft beers. 

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  • Saggy Stone Brewing Co Image 1

    Rarely does the story of beer start with a baker, his brother and a Jacuzzi. But at Saggy Stone, this is exactly how a fruit and wine farm became a microbrewery, brewpub and restaurant.

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  • Soul Barrel Brewing Company Image 1

    At Soul Barrel, we believe beer is the greatest beverage in the world and that savoring a world class brew can be a life changing experience.

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  • Stumpnose Brewery Image 1

    Stumpnose Brewery, has a range of craft beers, the core range consisting of The Fisherman IPA, Endless Summer APA and Squid Ink Stout, as well as limited seasonal and special brews, like Loco Coco, Albatross Gose and Kloof Breakfast Stout. Great place to grab a beer and a bite. 

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  • Swagga Breweries Image 1

    Swagga Breweries, Since their launch of beers, Swagga has expanded into craft gin and vodka. A great stop. 

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  • That Brewing Company Image 1

    That Brewing Company is owned by Paul ten Hoonboer. His brewpub and delicious beers are a well established part of the Durban brewing scene!

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  • The Makers Craft Brewery Image 1

    Not just another brewery, but rather a journey. Join us in the process of creating and making.

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  • The Nottingham Road Brewing Company Image 1

    The Nottingham Road Brewing Company, is nestled in the shady grounds of the elegant Rawdons Hotel in the heart of the Midlands Meander, you’ll find a thriving independent brewery which has long been delighting locals and visitors with a range of naturally brewed ales and lagers.

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  • TNT Brewery Image 1

    TNT Brewery, Universally beer inevitably leads to much animate conversation and the better the beer, the more 'sessionable' things become. Be it summer, when a thirst quencher is called for or winter when the warm log fire can be offset by that cold, gold liquid down the hatch.....you will find one of our beers to suit that very occasion.

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  • Triggerfish Brewing Image 1

    Triggerfish Brewing is a Somerset West based craft brewery focusing on brewing a wide range of exceptional beers. Our product range consists of 9 staple beers and a 16 seasonal and one off “wild” beers to date.

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  • Wagon Trail Image 1

    Brewed on the site of the old route used to service the trading post at Cape Town harbour in 1819,

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  • Woodstock Brewery Image 1

    Woodstock Brewery, Crafted by Andre Viljoen is a must see for good beer and food in the heart of Woodstock. During the COVID pandemic, he turned the brewery into a huge soup kitchen to keep the hungry fed. And of course, he still produces award winning beers with frequent small batch specialty beers on tap. 

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