Brewers & Union and Arcobräu
I recently got some information that Collective Sao Gabriel / Brewers & Union beers are being produced at the Bavarian brewery Arcobräu Gräfliches Brauhaus.
People have speculated about this for a long time now but it has been a well kept secret. On their labels and on Brewers & Unions website they state “Brewed in Belgium” and/or ” … in Germany”. I also got an information that some of the beers might be produced in the UK in the future (have not been able to verify that). At the same time I also got the information that Brewer & Union beers have been produced at the Bavarian brewery Arcobräu. This privately owned and independent brewery was established during the 1500 hundreds and according to their website they have 70 employees and produced 140 000 hl of beers in the year 2008.
An interesting thing is that Arcobräu have a machine that removes alcohol in beers and Collective Sao Gabriel recently released a low alcohol beer, Der Graf von Bavaria, at 0.4 %. The name Der Graf von Bavaria used to be a trademark owned by Arcobräu but they recently “deleted it”, that is they released it for another company to use.
I hope to get some more information about this in the near future.
Website: www.arcobraeu.de/en
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/Arcobraeu
Ratebeer: www.ratebeer.com/
Website: www.gabrielcollective.com; http://www.andunion.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/andUnion
Twitter: twitter.com/andunion
Ratebeer: www.ratebeer.com/brewers/collective-sao-gabriel/10831/
E-mail: pigandbeer@andunion.com; rui@gabrielcollective.com
Phone: +27 21 422 2770
Dieks´Bru – an update
Some months ago I wrote a short article about the new micro-brewery Dieks´Bru in De Rust (Klein Karoo). The brewery is now up and running and the first batch is on its way. The brewer behind this new brewery is Diedrik “Dieks” Theron. It is a small (280 liter) brewery.
“
Handcrafted beers with a soul
Prepare yourself for an astonishing new taste experience. ”
Location: 1 Kerk Street, De Rust 6650
Website: www.dieksbru.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Dieks-Bru/423482371048482
Twitter: –
E-mail: –
Phone: 073-232 2527
Old Balgowan Winery – Brewery
Just south of Nottingham Road along the R103 you will find one of the newest breweries in KwaZulu Natal. The Old Balgowan Winery has a brewery and they even have plans to grow barley on the Old Balgowan Farm.
According to their website the five different beers have been well received. “Our beers are traditionally made and can last for years out of direct sunlight. The risidual sediment at the bottom of the bottle is as a result of the process and is normally left there and thrown away much like the sediment in a red wine. ”
They currently have a Lager, Pilsner, Ale and Bitter and a Cherry Ale made from black cherries.
I also know about plans for a brewery just south of Old Balgowan and another one to the north-west of Nottingham Road (close to the Lesotho boarder).
Location: Old Balgowan Winery, Balgowan, 3275, Natal Midlands, South Africa
Website: winery.oldbalgowan.co.za/website_brewery/131/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheOldBalgowanWineryAndCheesery
Twitter: –
E-mail: wine@oldbalgowan.co.za
Phone: 033 234 4796
Jozi Craft Beer Fest 2012 2.0
—- PRESSRELEASE —-
Venue: Marks Park, Judith Street, Emmerentia
Time: 13th October, 10am till 7pm
Entrance:R100 via Webtickets includes branded mug R120 at the door
The JOZI CRAFT BEER FEST is back! And with more to offer! The festival has grown in 6 long dry months from 14 to 21 Breweries. We have learnt from the first one and will be introducing more beer, more taps, bigger stands, more seating, more shade, more water, more food and parking facilities on a secured field. It’s no wonder we are looking to make this the best one yet.
Still all 100% locally brewed craft beer, cider & spirits. With music to fill the empty spaces and seating to make the beers slide down on a hot sunny day what better thing to do than come and spend the day with us. We will be open form 10am on Saturday the 13th of Oct and will be coming back year after year with more crafted magic! Come enjoy the best of South African craft beer in the heart of Jozi. Come down to the second installment of the JOZI CRAFT BEER FEST!
GPS: -26° 9′ 58.82″, +28° 0′ 16.64″
Brewery list:
1. Darling Brew 2. Jack Black 3. Citizen 4. Devils Peak 5. Cockpit
6. Three Skulls 7. Copperlake 8. Clarens 9. Draymans 10. Everson
11. Boston Breweries 12. Brauhaus am damm 13. James & Agar Brewery
14. De Garve 15. Mitchells 16. Nottingham 17. Robsons 18. League Of Beers
19. Mogallywood 20. Dog and Fig 21. Black Horse Brewery
22. Jorgensens Distillery
Boston Breweries Tasting Room – Official launch
The press release from Jolie360 about the officially launch of Boston Breweries Tasting Room
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On the 13th September Boston Breweries officially launched its Tasting Room. It is situated in the Square of the Cape Quarter and is now open and operational 5 days a week. It gives the general public a chance to taste all of Boston Breweries fine craft beers on tap.
The venue is also available and ideal for hire for private or corporate events. It can accommodate small or large party bookings. The bar’s free flow open plan maintains its atmospheric warmth and ambiance through clever architectural planning and design. The fusion of eco friendly materials creates a down to earth yet stylish setting, offset by the new classics from Pierre Cronje. The Tasting Room offers craft beer evenings with informative talks along with craft beer and food pairing events to interested groups and parties. The space has ample room for live entertainment if required.
The next event on the calendar is the official launch of the Tasting Room which will be open to the public on the 18th October. Guests will be treated to a delicious Craft Beer and Food pairing evening R150 per person. 6 of Boston Breweries craft beers will be expertly paired with 6 dishes by celebrity chef Jean Nel. For anyone interested in booking for either event please email Jacqui@jolie360.co.za .
Official opening times are as follows:
Wednesday and Sunday 10am till 7pm
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12pm till 7pm
| The Market Bar at Village Market at Cape Quarter |
| When: 13th September |
| Where: The Square at Cape Quarter, 27 Somerset Road, Greenpoint, Cape Town |
| Info: info@jolie360.co.za |
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