Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: Jan Pampoen BEER STYLE: Pumpkin Ale BREWERY: REGION: Cederberg, Western Cape ABV 4.5% INGREDIENTS: Water, malt, pumpkin, hops, spices, yeast BREWER’S NOTES: Light, refreshing pumpkin flavour with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and vanilla TASTING NOTES: APPEARANCE: Deep amber (orange) in colour with a creamy white head that doesn’t linger too long AROMA: Toasted malt , cinnamon, […]
REVIEW – Flower Child
Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: Flower Child BEER STYLE: IPA BREWERY: Old Potter’s Brewhouse REGION: Greyton, Western Cape ABV 5.5% INGREDIENTS: Local spring water, barley & hops BREWER’S NOTES: his ale is mostly about HOPS. On top of a substantial malt backbone, we have added a rich mixture of hops from Germany and the USA. Lastly, we add in local hops from George […]
REVIEW – The Stranded Coconut
Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: The Stranded Coconut BEER STYLE: Session Ale BREWERY: Drifter REGION: Western Cape ABV 4.5% INGREDIENTS: Malt, hops, yeast, water, coconut BREWER’S NOTES: It will knock you on your head! The Stranded Coconut is a session ale infused with real flaked coconut that has been toasted and added in during the brewing process. This beer will take you out […]
REVIEW – Pot Belge
Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: Pot Belge BEER STYLE: Belgian Amber Ale BREWERY: Woodstock Brewery REGION: Western Cape ABV 5.5% INGREDIENTS: Water, barley, hops and yeast BREWER’S NOTES: Pot Belge is named after an early generation cycling stimulant consumed as an elixir to make tough days a little easier and more bearable. Our Belgian Amber ale has sweet toasted caramel notes balanced with […]
REVIEW – War Lord
Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: War Lord BEER STYLE: Imperial IPA BREWERY: Darling Brewery REGION: Darling, Western Cape ABV 9% INGREDIENTS: Malted barley, hops, yeast and filtered water BREWER’S NOTES: Lychee & passion fruit surge into the nose. A mild carbonation & a solid sweet caramel malt balance the bitterness of this brew. TASTING NOTES: APPEARANCE: Rich Gold in colour, with a medium […]
REVIEW – Mass Hoppiness
Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: Mass Hoppiness BEER STYLE: IPA BREWERY: REGION: Western Cape ABV 7% INGREDIENTS: Water, malted barley, hops, yeast & more hops BREWER’S NOTES: This liquid Euphoria will lift your soul up to a higher plane of existance & pleasure your taste buds with Heaven-sent happiness. Feel the wind in your hair as you soar through double dry-hopped tropical & […]
REVIEW – The Vampire Robust Porter
Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: The Vampire BEER STYLE: Robust Porter BREWERY: Red Sky Brew REGION: Gordon’s Bay, Western Cape ABV: 6% INGREDIENTS: Malted barley, hops, yeast and water BREWER’S NOTES: The Vampire is a smooth and warming, pitch black take on a porter; enticing even the non-porter drinker to have a pint. Strong flavours of coffee and chocolate makes this rich and […]
REVIEW – CBC Raspberry Weiss
Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: Raspberry Krystal Weiss BEER STYLE: Speciality Krystal Weiss BREWERY: REGION: Western Cape ABV 5% INGREDIENTS: Paarl Mountain spring water, wheat & barley malts, hops, sugar, flavourant, colorant, acidifier & yeast. BREWER’S NOTES: CBC’s own interpretation of a “Berliner weisse mit schuss”, as refreshing as our original Krystal Weiss, with an extra hint of raspberry. Each bottle as unique […]
REVIEW – Milk & Honey
Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: Milk & Honey BEER STYLE: Ale / Bitter BREWERY: Mitchell’s Brewery REGION: Knysna ABV 5.5% INGREDIENTS: Barley, hops & water BREWER’S NOTES: In 1983 Mitchell’s opened its doors in Kynsna, a little town we like to think of as the land of Milk & Honey. As a dedication to our birthplace, we brew this handsome golden Ale to […]
REVIEW – CBC Lager
Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: CBC Lager BEER STYLE: Lager BREWERY: Cape Brewing Company (CBC) REGION: Western Cape ABV 5.1% INGREDIENTS: Paarl Mountain spring water, yeast, barley malt, caramel malt and aroma hops. BREWER’S NOTES: A crisp, hoppy and generous Craft Lager. To be enjoyed in the company of a new friend or alone. TASTING NOTES: APPEARANCE: Light straw gold with a large […]
REVIEW – Cape Doctor
Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: Cape Doctor BEER STYLE: Pale Ale BREWERY: Atlantic Storm Brewery REGION: Western Cape ABV 4.5% INGREDIENTS: Water, malt & hops, BREWER’S NOTES: This Cape Doctor is a refreshing and easy drinking American Style Pale Ale. Single hopped with imported American hops, giving this beer it’s enticing crisp citrus bitterness and aroma which is well complimented by the light […]
REVIEW – Rusty Trigger
Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: Rusty Trigger BEER STYLE: Lager BREWERY: The Redrock Brewing Co. REGION: Gauteng ABV 4.5% INGREDIENTS: Water, barley malt & hops BREWER’S NOTES: Willie Nelson imbues craftmanship, talent and a unique feel into every song he writes. He affectionately calls his trusty old Martin Guitar ‘Trigger’. Our Master brewer has selected the very best imported Belgian malts as well […]
REVIEW – Raven Stout
Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: Raven Stout BEER STYLE: Stout BREWERY: Mitchell’s Brewery REGION: Knysna ABV 5% INGREDIENTS: Barley, hops & water BREWER’S NOTES: Way back in 1983, we brewed South Africa’s first craft stout. It came out as dark as a raven’s feather. Years later, we brew the same stout that is both rich and smooth. A distinct smokiness, roasted coffee and […]
REVIEW – CBC PALE ALE
BEER NAME: CBC Pale Ale BEER STYLE: Pale Ale BREWERY: Cape Brewing Company (CBC) REGION: Western Cape ABV 4.8% INGREDIENTS: Paarl Mountain spring water, yeast, barley malt, caramel malt and aroma hops. BREWER’S NOTES: A classic full-flavoured craft Pale Ale TASTING NOTES: APPEARANCE: Vibrant amber / honey colour, with a good sized lingering head AROMA: Toasted malt and sweet passion fruit aroma. FLAVOUR: Passion fruit […]
REVIEW: Muti
BEER NAME: Muti BEER STYLE: Dark Ale inspired by the English Porter BREWERY: SWIFTY’S REGION: Deep South (South Peninsula), Western Cape ABV 5% INGREDIENTS: Water, barley, hops & yeast BREWER’S NOTES: Muti is a great malt-forward winter beer that will gladly keep you company on those cold winter nights. Strong notes of dark chocolate and a subtle roastiness ensures an easy drinking dark beer, gently […]
REVIEW: Pacifist
Please rate this Public Rating BEER NAME: Pacifist BEER STYLE: Winter Porter BREWERY: REGION: Western Cape ABV 6% INGREDIENTS: Water, barley, oats, cocoa, vanilla, hops & yeast BREWER’S NOTES: Pacifist is the perfect beer for a cold winter’s night. Pitch black with a rich chocolate and coffee nose. The silky smooth body opens up to flavours of coffee, dark chocolate, cocoa, and a hint of […]
REVIEW: Sugarman
BEER NAME: Sugarman BEER STYLE: Belgian Quad BREWERY: Woodstock Brewery REGION: Western Cape ABV 10% INGREDIENTS: Water, barley, hops, sugar and yeast BREWER’S NOTES: Sugarman is a velvety smooth barrel-aged strong Belgain Quad-style ale. Darkly inviting in colour, with a silky tan head, this beer exudes the oaky richness of its intoxicatingly beautiful plump, black cherry mocha nose. It has a complex, full-bodied, spiced dark […]
REVIEW: Mr Brownstone
BEER NAME: Mr Brownstone BEER STYLE: Hazelnut Brown Ale BREWERY: REGION: Western Cape ABV 5.2% INGREDIENTS: Water, barley, yeast & hazelnut flavour BREWER’S NOTES: Mr Brownstone, crafted for your pleasure as the choice Autumnal tripple, is a medium-bodied Hazelnut Brown Ale whose inviting and enticing qualities emulate those of his sinister namesake, enfolding you in a journey of guaranteed indulgence. Mr Brownstone has a hazelnutty […]
REVIEW: Lady of the Night
BEER NAME: Lady of the Night BEER STYLE: Vanilla Porter BREWERY: REGION: Western Cape ABV 5.7% INGREDIENTS: Water, barley & yeast BREWER’S NOTES: Our Lady of the Night is a medium-to-full bodied Vanilla Porter, crafted as your warming companion for the cold dark winter months. Chocolate mouthfeel and intoxicating aroma will entice you over to the dark side and comfort you. This sophisticated dame is […]
REVIEW: Cape of Good Hops Imperial IPA
BEER NAME: CAPE OF GOOD HOPS IMPERIAL IPA BEER STYLE: IMPERIAL IPA BREWERY: REGION: Western Cape ABV 7.5% INGREDIENTS: Paarl Mountain spring water, malt, hops & yeast BREWER’S NOTES: Fruity characters like gooseberries , passion fruit, granadilla paired with grassy resinous flavours from the dry hopping. A solid malt backbone supports the strong and complex hop bitterness. Full bodied mouthfeel with a slight alcohol warmth. […]
