Dieks Bru
I continue to write short articles about new breweries on the way. Last time it was about Herold Brewery in Montagu Pass. This time it is about Dieks Bru (or Dieks Brew) in De Rust (Klein-Karoo). The man behind it is Diedrik “Dieks” Theron and is well knowned among SouthYeasters. The small brewery (280 liter batches) is located in the middle of the village at 1 Church Street (Kerk Street). The first beer is going to be an American Red Ale.
Good luck with the new brewery!
I will keep you all updated when I know more.
… and the winners are
The competition is now closed and we have two winners.
Congratulations to Lorien Bolus and Marc Malan. You win two tickets each to the Hop ‘n Vine Festival at Simon´s Groot Constantia this weekend.
| Hop ‘n Vine @ Simon’s Groot Constantia |
| When: 20th and 21st July (Friday 20th July from 5pm to 10pm; Sat 21st July from 11am to 11pm) |
| Where: Simon’s at Groot Constantia |
| Why: Because beer and wine isn’t only for summer! |
| How: Tickets are R120 and include a beer/wine glass (Kids free with dedicated kids play area) |
| Tickets: www.quicket.co.za |
| Info: www.thecraftbeerproject.co.za |
| Contact: Greg Casey 082-3391119 |
Here’s a chance to win a ticket to the Hop ‘n Vine Festival at Simon´s Groot Constantia.
Homebru.net has 4 tickets to the festival to give away to its readers.
What do I need to do?
You just have to let me know what you want to read about on homebru.net.You could do that on homebru.net, comment on facebook, twitter or just send an e-mail.
The 4 tickets to the event will be given away by a random draw. The winners will be announced Wednesday 18 July. (I need the email addresses of the winners who will then receive a 100% discount code to book their ticket online with quicket).
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| Hop ‘n Vine @ Simon’s Groot Constantia |
| When: 20th and 21st July (Friday 20th July from 5pm to 10pm; Sat 21st July from 11am to 11pm) |
| Where: Simon’s at Groot Constantia |
| Why: Because beer and wine isn’t only for summer! |
| How: Tickets are R120 and include a beer/wine glass (Kids free with dedicated kids play area) |
| Tickets: www.quicket.co.za |
| Info: www.thecraftbeerproject.co.za |
| Contact: Greg Casey 082-3391119 |
Hop ‘n Vine Festival – The Craft Beer Project
I got a press release from Jolie360 regarding the Hop ‘n Vine Festival at Simon´s Groot Constantia. It is part of the Craft Beer project and according to Jolie360 the first out of four this year. They will create a lifestyle show that platforms the Craft Wine and Beer for the discerning pallet alongside food pairing.
—— Press release —–
The time has come for a winter craft beer, craft wine and food festival in Cape Town and there is no finer place to sip hand-crafted, warming ales and wines than Simon’s on the oldest Wine estate in South Africa, Groot Constantia. A boutique craft beer and craft wine festival to appease the thirst of the Cape’s ever-growing contingent of artisan connoisseurs. The festival will be maintaining an intimate air, with the emphasis on craft beer and craft wine food pairing appreciation.
“People in the Western Cape are well acquainted with wine,” says co – organiser and beer enthusiast Greg Casey. “We want to show people that beer should also be sipped and savoured, rather than chugged.” Enthusiasts can enjoy a market vibe in a cosy indoor area for savouring and comparing beer and wine styles. The event celebrates the craft of brewing in a friendly atmosphere that will allow interaction with the brewers and wine makers about the processes, the tasting regime and of course, about which beers and wines to pair with the foods available at the fest. “Beer pairing is quite a new thing,” says Greg. “It’s really taken off in Europe and the US and with the Western Cape’s fanatical foodie culture, it seems only right that people to start exploring beer pairings and realising that it’s not just a boerie roll that goes with a pint.”
Over 15 of the finest brewers from around the country – including Gauteng breweries making their debut in the Cape as well as 6 of the top Garagistes – will unite with Cape chefs cooking cuisine designed to pair perfectly with the wide range of beers and wines on show. Between sips enjoy some local live music and browse craft stalls or simply chat to the experts to learn more about the amber nectar as well as the concept of Garagistes.
| Hop ‘n Vine @ Simon’s Groot Constantia |
| When: 20th and 21st July (Friday 20th July from 5pm to 10pm; Sat 21st July from 11am to 11pm) |
| Where: Simon’s at Groot Constantia |
| Why: Because beer and wine isn’t only for summer! |
| How: Tickets are R120 and include a beer/wine glass (Kids free with dedicated kids play area) |
| Tickets: www.quicket.co.za |
| Info: www.thecraftbeerproject.co.za |
| Contact: Greg Casey 082-3391119 |
Stellenbrau in Stellenbosch
Last year Luyt Brewery announce that “Luyt Brewery will cease its Ballito operations from 30 June 2011, with LLG International, the Holding Company, selling the Brewery Assets to an independent entrepreneur and entering into an equity partnership with the continued brewing of Luyt Lager under License in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.”
The new brewery was going to be called Stellenbrau or StellenbräuHaus and start up in Stellenbosch. Now they are on the way. I wrote a short article about it late last year (https://homebru.net/2011/12/28/luyt-lager-in-stellenbosch/)
According to their Facebook site they are going to brew two different lagers and one ale (Hausbrau Lager, Alumni Ale and Craven Craft Lager). If they are going to brew Luyt Lager as announced earlier I do not know at the moment.
Woodmill, Vredenburg Road, Stellenbosch
Website: www.stellenbrau.co.za
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Stellenbrau/info
Twitter: @Stellenbrau
E-mail: deon@stellenbrau.co.za
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