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Best breweries in Paarl, South Africa

Within 16 miles of Paarl we track 14 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Soul Barrel Brewing in Simondium leads the list at 3.80 (Fine).

The scale

Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

1
Soul Barrel Brewing
Simondium, Western Cape, 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.
Rating
3.80Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
2
Berg River Brewery
Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
Berg River Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #34 in South Africa. They are most well known for "Helles Lager", which is a Helles Lager and "The Mermaid", which is an Other Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.37Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
3
Lilypatrick Craft Brewery
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Lilypatrick Craft Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #16 in South Africa. They are most well known for "Rough Day IPA", which is an American IPA and "Speakeasy Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.35Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
4
Perdeberg Cellar
Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
Rating
3.14Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
5
The Franschhoek Beer Co.
Cape Town, Western Cape, 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
Rating
3.04Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
6
Karoo Craft Breweries
Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
A Little bit of Hops, a little bit of Barley... And a ton of know-how! We are a Paarl-based (South Africa) brewing facility with a team dedicated on producing the finest quality handcrafted beers...
Rating
3.00Limited
Popularity
Lightly rated
7
Hey Joe Brewing Company
Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa
A Belgian inspired brewing company based in Franschhoek, South Africa. Our Taproom is open for beer tastings, on and off con beer sales from Monday - Sunday from 11H00. Our Restaurant is open | Daily 11am - 10pm We are also proud to announce the addition a hotel to the premises, @Franschhoek Hotel. A destination brewery with a focus on family and fun. We are dog friendly. We express our brewery’s culture through our artisan style of beer brewing. We brew beer in our 1961 copper brewhouse brought in all the way from, yes you guessed it, Belgium.
Rating
2.99Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
8
Drifter Brewing Company
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
The name Drifter came from the 40' sailing yacht that the brewers parents designed and built in their backyard in the late '70s. They sailed around the world on Drifter for almost 10 years. Though the boat is no longer in the family's ownership, Drifter is still around and resides in Gordon's Bay, South Africa.
Rating
2.94Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
9
The Stellenbosch Brewing Company
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
The Stellenbosch Brewing Company is a craft brewery started in 2013 by certified brewer Bruce Collins and his wife, Karen. We focus on brewing beers that respect the heritage of traditional styles yet creatively brew them to suit our South African taste buds, modern lifestyles, diverse cultures, beautiful landscapes and unbeatable climate. Think outdoors, sunny skies, golden beaches, rainbows and sunsets in liquid form. Our beer is of the finest quality, highly unique in character with a fresh new approach to packaging and brand association.
Rating
2.90Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
10
Wild Clover Brewery
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Wild Clover Brewery produce's not great quality beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Black Dog", which is an Other Porter and "Double Owl", which is a Brown Ale - English. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Dark Beers.
Rating
2.80Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
11
Cape Brewing Co.
Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Brewing Company is a modern craft beer brewery dedicated to making the finest beer possible. Brews made from only the best ingredients and natural mineral water from our very own spring. No additives. Using reliable state-of-the-art technology. Craft Beer made in South Africa, for South Africans. Independent since day one.
Rating
2.78Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated
12
Wild Beast Craft Brewery
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Set in the heart of the Cape Winelands is a craft brewery named after the Wild Beasts (Wildebeest) which roam the lands (and eat the spent grain). A brewery that was forged from a passion for beer and the adventure of brewing amongst friends. Brothers Chris (crafts the beer) and Rob (drinks and sells the beer) are on a mission to create beers of unique character and individuality using the finest local and imported malts, freshest hops and cleanest water sourced 200 metres below ground. Brewed in small batches all beers undergo a 2 week primary fermentation followed by another 2 weeks of conditioning in the bottle and the result is an outrageous ale as full of character as the Wildebeest after whom it is named.
Rating
2.76Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
13
Wagon Trail Brewery
Klapmuts, Western Cape, South Africa
Wagon Trail Brewery produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Long Road Lager", which is a Pale Lager and "Coopers Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Pale Ales.
Rating
2.76Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
14
Garagista Beer Company
Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa
Rating
2.68Limited
Popularity
Barely rated