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EVENTS
from Spotong Issue 1
by 3S Media
EVENTS CLARENS BEER FESTIVAL
South African Breweries (SAB) continues its support of the growing craft beer industry in South Africa with the sponsorship of the second annual Clarens Craft Beer Festival, which was held in February 2012. “Craft beer is a growing trend all over the world and South Africa is no exception. We have been sponsoring craft brewing festivals in the country for as long as they have been around because we believe they are the perfect platform to expose the public to the many different styles of beer available in South Africa,” says SAB’s Chief Brewer, Martin Brooks. “The more people that are interested in beer, the better it is for the entire beer category. Our support of the craft beer industry, however, goes well beyond event sponsorships and we work tirelessly to help our fellow brewers with raw materials, skills transfer and industry related issues such as maintaining the integrity of hops in the country.” Brooks says that the craft beer movement can be credited with reviving the previously neglected beer category in South Africa and improving its image. “It is fantastic to see the cream of this country’s brewing talent come out to talk and educate the beer loving public on how beer is brewed and the different styles that are available, each with their own character and subtleties.” As part of its support of the Festival, SAB sponsored the Best Beer on Show prize, which were selected through a rigorous Beer Judge Certification Programme tasting. First prize went to Cockpit Brewhouse for its Mustang Irish Pale Ale. Second prize was scooped up by Mtunzini Brewery for its Redwing Ale and third prize was awarded to De Garve brewery for the Jolly Nun beer. All the winners received malt and hops. The people’s choice winners were the Brauhaus am Dam’s Farmers Draught, which came in first place, and the Cockpit Brewhouse’s Mustang Irish Pale Ale, which came in second. Third prize was awarded to Copperlake brewery for its Chocolate Cream. Proceeds from the sale of these beers amounted to more than R7 000, which was donated to the Clarens Primary School to buy much needed supplies.
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The public were exposed to differnet styles of beer at the recent Clarens Beer Festival
OTHER THINGS TO DO
Taste South Africa’s wines in Egoli
Taste 90 of South Africa’s top wines as judged at this year’s Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. Wines on show are all silver, gold or trophy medal winning wines from the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012. All award winners and the Most Successful Producer will be announced on 30 May.
Venue: Maroela Ballroom, Sandton Sun
Date: 30 May 2012
Visit the legendary Neighbourgoods Market in Braamfontein
Neighbourgoods Market features numerous specialty traders, fine-food purveyors, organic merchants, artisan goods, gourmet products, local farmers, seasonal items, plants and herbs, fresh produce, boutique wine estates and micro-breweries. This award-winning market is as much a source for farm fresh, organic foods and locally produced specialty goods as it is a meeting point to enjoy community, swap ideas and stories. Here visitors become educated about what we buy and eat by going directly to the source.
Open every Saturday 09:00 – 15:00 Venue: 73 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
Jozi’s Hot Food Market
This market provides another occasion where shoppers can stroll around and then sit back and enjoy the shade with some homemade lemonade and delicious treats. The market has two distinct shoppers – those that are coming to stock up for the weekend and those that are coming to enjoy breakfast, coffee or lunch in the sun. There are no restaurants but lots of tables and benches in the shade and customers have been known to arrive with picnic baskets full of their own crockery and cutlery and champagne, to be filled with produce from the market and enjoyed right there at one of the tables. This is a place to relax, taste some quality delights and bump into friends.
