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Best Breweries in South Africa
1. Soul Barrel Brewing
Simondium, South Africa
At Soul Barrel Brewing, we aim to create a world-class South African beer culture by brewing artisanal, innovative beer that reflects our time, place, and personality. We believe real beer is made with soul. Our brewing showcases our passion for local ingredients, hoppy ales, old world barrel fermentations and our uncompromising commitment to quality. We believe beer is the greatest beverage in the world. Savouring an amazing brew can be a life changing experience. Our brewery exists to contribute to these epic moments. The brewery is in the heart of the Cape Winelands outside of Franschhoek, built within the old tank walls of the former Drakenstein Cooperative Winery.
2. Agar's Brewery
Johannesburg, South Africa
Agar’s Brewery opened its doors on 1st August 2014. The Agar family has a long tradition of brewing, dating back to 1852 when Charles Agar brewed pineapple beer in Durban. Mike Agar, the Brewmaster, has been brewing for over 20 years, and developed this passion whilst watching his grandfather brew. Agar’s Brewery only uses the finest ingredients sourced from around the world to craft a family of distinctive beers, including its Jozi Blonde, Red Ale, White Dog Saison and American Pale Ale.
3. Mad Giant
Johannesburg, South Africa
Mad Giant produce's good quality beer and is ranked #3 in South Africa. They are most well known for "Killer Hop", which is an American Pale Ale and "Urban Legend", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
4. Afro Caribbean Brewing Company
Cape Town, South Africa
Afro Caribbean Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #25 in South Africa. They are most well known for "Hopsession", which is an English IPA and "Jungle Paradise", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
5. Woodstock Brewery
Cape Town, South Africa
We’ve been brewing beer since 2014 and have a wide variety on offer. We believe great beer requires seriousness: the best ingredients, dedicated arty crafters, the right equipment, and “gees” and “stokedness”. Our beer names, on the other hand, are all “shits, giggles, sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll”. We have entwined some tongue-in-cheek lightness into our serious craft. The brewers are always playing around with new flavours and techniques, constantly creating new and exciting brews. We invite you to come and take a tour, sample our brews and follow that experience by enjoying a Bavarian Beerhall style restaurant with a couple of beers at the bar of The Woodstock Beerhall.
6. Aegir Project
Cape Town, South Africa
Aegir Project produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #5 in South Africa. They are most well known for "Giant IPA", which is an American IPA and "California Steamin'", which is a California Common. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
7. The Franschhoek Beer Co.
Cape Town, South Africa
A Scotsman, an American and a South African walked into bar and couldn’t find a decent beer, so they made their own... Handcrafted in the Franschhoek Valley to perfection using only the highest quality, natural ingredients, we make damn good beer that’s unpasteurised and naturally carbonated. Cheers! Gesondheid! Prost! Salut! However you say it, say it with The Franschhoek Beer Co. Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18
8. Riot Beer
Cape Town, South Africa
Riot Beer produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #8 in South Africa. They are most well known for "Valve IPA", which is an American IPA and "Session Lager-Ale Hybrid", which is a Kölsch. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
9. The 400 Brewing Company
Johannesburg, South Africa
The 400 Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #9 in South Africa. They are most well known for "Harambe 2: the Resurrection", which is an Imperial Black IPA and "Frost Hammer", which is an Other. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
10. LOCAL Brewery & Co
Cape Town, South Africa
Medium sized microbrewery in Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa with 10 000L capacity specialising in a lager but making random beers each week. The taproom is the only place to find the random beers.
11. Frontier Beer Co.
Roodeplaat, South Africa
Frontier Beer Co. was established in 2016 and represents the relentless pursuit of world class beer. We feel this region is a modern frontier. Our brand is centred around the palpable energy and positive aspects of life in this amazing place.
12. Friar's Habit Craft Brewery
Pretoria, South Africa
We are three guys who want to create a great brand of beer. Just three guys who have a love of drinking great craft beers while being around even greater friends. We have accepted the challenge to take Friars Habit up a notch and turn it into a fully operational brewery. We are very excited with the path we have chosen and even more excited to get our beers out to everyone.
13. Gallows Hill Brewing Co.
Cape Town, South Africa
Mass produced lagers are certainly not what beer should be… Gallows Hill Brewing Co. aims to produce small batch, full-bodied, hop filled, more flavourful, all natural & interesting beer of exceptional quality to discerning palettes. Beer used to be unique and positive part of communities. Unfortunately this disappeared thanks to the marketing & volume driven approach adopted by some of the mega-brewers. Gallows Hill Brewing Co. beers are all virtually handmade from an all-malt mash in our handcrafted brewhouse - an example of the simple, traditional brewing methods of old.
14. Rockland Brewery
Hartbeesfontein, South Africa
Rockland Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #10 in South Africa. They are most well known for "Blonde Ale", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale and "Red Ale", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Pale Lagers.
15. L’abri Fountain Brewery
South Africa
L’abri Fountain Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #18 in South Africa. They are most well known for "Caramel Lager", which is a Pale Lager and "Choc Mint", which is an Other Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Pale Ales.
16. Stimela Brewing Company
South Africa
Stimela Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #17 in South Africa. They are most well known for "Straight Arrow Amber Ale", which is an American Red Ale and "Platform Edge", which is an Other IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and IPAs.
17. Little Wolf
Cape Town, South Africa
Based in Cape Town and inspired by great beer, cider and food, Little Wolf Brewery is bringing a new level of creative, complex and inspiring drinks to South Africa. With a focus on balanced hop profiles, interesting fermentation character and beautifully balanced flavours, Little Wolf Brewery is here to show you what craft can be.
18. Hazeldean Brewing Company
Tyger Valley, South Africa
Hazeldean Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #20 in South Africa. They are most well known for "Vienna Lager", which is a Vienna Lager and "Premium Pilsner", which is a Czech / Bohemian Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and Pale Lagers.
19. Doctrine Brewing
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
In a world full of Light Lagers, IPAs, Weiss and Pilsners, it’s easy to forget the sheer range of possibilities achievable with malt and hops. As an artisanal brewer, Doctrine Brewing is dedicated to making authentic beers that stand out from the rest. With carefully chosen ingredients and an obsessive focus on technique, our recipes are formed with one purpose in mind, to fulfil the Doctrine of Original Beer!
20. Richmond Hill Brewing Company
Gqeberha, South Africa
Richmond Hill Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #20 in South Africa. They are most well known for "Car Park John", which is an American Red Ale and "Two Rand Man", which is an Irish Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and IPAs.
21. 1000 Hills Brewery
Outer West Durban, South Africa
1000 Hills Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #35 in South Africa. They are most well known for "The Graduate", which is an Other IPA and "The FES", which is a Belgian Strong Dark Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Belgian Ales.
22. Chaos Brewing
Hillcrest, South Africa
Chaos Brewing produce's unproven beer and is ranked #22 in South Africa. They are most well known for "Chaos' Pale Ale", which is an Other Pale Ale and "John Doe Pale Ale", which is an Other Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales.
23. The Toti Brewing Company
Durban, South Africa
The Amanzimtoti Brewing Company is Situated in South Gate Industrial Business Park, We have set up a fully kitted brewery. We only use the best quality ingredients and we are passionate about beer.
24. Fraser's Folly
Struisbaai, South Africa
Fraser’s Folly is the most southerly craft brewery in Africa, based at the Black Oystercatcher Wine Farm. From here, Fraser Crighton and his team brew a range of innovative, fun and refreshing craft beer. A winemaker by trade, Fraser moved to the Western Cape of South Africa in 2010. Frustrated by the lack of selection of beers, he swapped his trade, and became a brewmaster instead. Today, Fraser’s Folly is known not only for its innovative paper packaging, but also for its range of smooth-tasting beers.
25. That Brewing Company
Berea, South Africa
That Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #25 in South Africa. They are most well known for "That APA - American Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "That Blonde", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.