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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Stellenbosch Brewing Company Image 1

    The Stellenbosch Brewing Company is a craft brewery started in 2013 by certified brewer Bruce Collins.

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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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  • 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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