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In PART 5 of our journey we are joined by Khapametsi Maleke, owner of Sani Mountain Escape, Khapametsi shares her own story with us, then she tells us how she came to own this wonderful lodge, she gives us some travel tips and then tells us about some of the attractions in the area.

It is hard to believe how isolated Sani was and still is and how all the supplies have to be fetched from Underberg.

After the recording we discuss the pros and cons of setting up a brewery in destination like Sani top.

https://www.sanimountain.co.za/

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In PART 4 of our journey David Peo from Dithabeng Private Tours gives us some insider tips about the trip up Sani Pass and what else to look out for in Lesotho. David offers private tours up Sani Pass as well as cross land tours of Lesotho. We then talk to Mothiba Thamae from Sani Wines in Lesotho.

In the final part of our journey we will be joined by Khapametsi Maleke, owner of Sani Lodge.

Links: https://www.instagram.com/dithabengpvttours https://www.facebook.com/SaniWinesLesotho/

Kian Gogle from Gap Draught joins us in the episode.

Gap Draught is a monitoring system to help improve draught profitability for the outlets and helps the brewers monitor volumes poured, sanitisation compliance, freshness, quality and stock-outs.

Links: https://www.gap-draught.com/

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Holger Meier and Keith McLintock talk about beer. Keith clearly loves beer and the beer community and he explains how that passion for craft resulted in the launch of KEGTracker. Neill is his local brewer: https://beerworld.co.za/niall-cook/

Her recommends reading "So you want to start a brewery? : the Lagunitas story" by Tony Magee https://africa1lib.vip/book/3326239/c58202

https://africanbeercup.com/

https://kegtracker.co.za/https://beeroclock.co.za/

https://kegstar.com/

KEGTracker provides brewers with the data to make better decisions.

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Johan Auriacombe is the driving force behind the Capital’s Beer Mecca, Capital Craft and Capital Craft Beer Festival, SA’s biggest craft beer festival. Johan has a solid background in music, events and festivals and he always wanted to start a bar that sells “other” beers. Johan is a wonderful story teller and shares some tips for up-and-coming brewers. https://www.capitalcraft.co.za/

The Capital Craft Beer Festival always takes place the day before Father’s Dat at the Pretoria Botanical Gardens. This is the biggest and the best craft beer festival in South Africa. The bar at Capital Craft Beer Academy stock a fantastic range of local and imported beers. https://www.capitalcraft.co.za/beer-fest/

Breweries in Pretoria: https://draymans.com/https://friarshabit.co.za/https://beerworld.co.za/marius-botha-hazeldean-brewing-company/https://www.facebook.com/laborayard2.co.za/http://binarybrewworx.co.za/

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RHBC is the home of Craft Beer in Gqeberha/PE, where Niall Cook is quietly brewing some fantastic beers and craft beverages.

Niall shares his story of how he did his first brew as a 16 year old. Niall believes his success comes from collaborating with fellow brewers. Lots of tips. Well worth a listen.

https://richmondhillbrewing.com/

Outlets:

https://www.facebook.com/BeerYardPE

https://www.facebook.com/BeerShackPE

https://www.facebook.com/CharliesPizzaSummerstrand

https://www.facebook.com/villagelocalpe

RHBC beers are available at local Tops @ Spar and Prestons Liquor Stores as well as speciality liquor stores in the main centres.

Suppliers:

https://africahops.co.za/

https://beerguevara.com/

https://www.bevplus.com/

https://liquidculture.co.za/

https://za.seabournelogistics.com/

Today we are visiting the tiny village of Sabie, in the heart of Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route, our guest is conservationist and brewer, Shaun McCartney one of the founders of the Sabie Brewing Company.

Shaun studied Forestry at Saarsveld, and then worked in the Eastern Transvaal forestry industry most of his working life.

The Sabie Brewing Company is located in a beautiful roadside heritage building, and it is a perfect lunch time stop for visitors.

Shaun did a brewing course Sutherland University: https://brewlab.co.uk/training-courses/

Contact:

https://www.sabiebrewery.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-mccartney-30a10260/

Links:

http://www.york.co.za/

https://www.welgevonden.org/

Beer and Spirit Explorer:

https://www.anvilbrewery.com/

https://dullstroomgin.com/

http://www.hopshollow.co.za/

http://www.mhoba.com/

https://thegincompany.co.za/

In this podcast episode we talk to James Addison and Paul Wessels who both work in the beer industry in Hong Kong. They have kindly agreed to give us some insight into how things work in this exciting South East Asian country.

For more from South Africans that have found opportunities overseas #saffasabroad

Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-addison-695275ba/https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-wessels-52565317a/

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Ex SAB brewer Arno Matthee, head brewer at Lion Brewery (Ceylon), joins Holger Meier and they talk about Sri Lanka, SAB and Arno's adventures as a brewer in Africa and now in South Asia. During his adventures with SAB Arno has visited more than 30 countries.

Arno started his career at Polokwane, (the Pietersburg). After his training he went to Chamdor, followed by Butterworth and then Rosslyn, then back to Polokwane. Arno then left SAB, bought two liquor stores in Caledon. This bored him and when SAB contacted him again and he jumped to the opportunity and went to Bangalore in India. After that he came back to SAB Africa and did work in the following countries: Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda and South Sudan.

At SAB, Arno was involved in new product development and he worked on various casava projects.

SAB was more than a brewery, it was an academic institution

Carson Cumberbatch, a private family is the main shareholder of Lion Brewery (Ceylon) other shareholders include Carlsberg at 25% stake and Allan Grey at 3%. Management is 100% local. Carlsberg standards are followed to a large degree. Carson Cumberbatch are mainly in palm oil and hotels.

Links:

LinkedIn: Arno Matthee

http://lionbeer.com/

http://www.beerhunter.com/documents/19133-001402.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrack

https://noongun.beer/

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What started as a student job, became a career decision! Andrew started his pupillage (apprenticeship) at Bavaria Bräu in 1992 under supervision of the proprietor, Bavarian brewmaster, George Funk. Andrew started with brew no 3.

Andrew studied microbiology and got some work experience in a lab, a dairy, a pathology lab and at an effluent plant. After that I guess it made his decision to become a brewer an easy one.

Andrew shares his memories of the beautiful brewery at Bavaria Bräu. And we reminisce about the beautiful pub at the brewery which was always open on Friday’s. The pub was central to the culture of the brewery. We remember Mr Funk always ordering a "Pfiff" (the smallest measure of beer in Bavaria) 1/4 beer and 3/4 foam, when he was not quiet ready to leave, but had had enough to drink.

Lots of wonderful memories from this brewery that sadly was probably 10-15 years before its time. Sadly there is also not much history about this brewery as it was all before the internet.

https://www.drinksworld.co.za/john-murray-international-cider-maker/

https://beerworld.co.za/hrh-luitpold-prince-of-bavaria-schlossbrauerei-kaltenberg/

We talk about the launch of Two Dogs in South Africa and the lessons learned from that event.

Andrews then had a stint as Project Manager - New Product Development at SAB and he shares the back story to the relaunch of Lion Lager in 2000 that bombed out so badly.

After a short stint at Alrode Maltings, Andrew moved on to SAB’s Training Institute, which set him up for his second career, which for the last 20 years has been training, trying to pass on the knowledge to the next generation, passing on some of the traditions, passing on some of the pride in the craft, because brewing is more than a job its a calling.

Andrew Downes about SAB: SAB had an incredibly rich heritage, there were good traditions. They didn’t get to no 2 in the world by mistake. They were tough. They took no prisoners. They understood their business and they measured everything: If it moved you measured it. If it didn’t move, you kicked it until it moved and then you measured it. And if it still didn’t move, you painted it yellow and black! SAB was very cost conscious, not overly privileged, there was no tolerance for waste. The competition had no chance!

Andrew then joined Global Beverage Solution as a travel trainer, and he continues to work as a freelance brewer and trainer. He lives about 5kms from Swagga Breweries where you will often find him busy in the brewery.

https://www.drinksworld.co.za/louis-peters-sales-development-manager-africa-and-adventurer/

Then Andrew shares some wonderful stories from all the countries he has visited in Africa and around the world, since starting his training career.

Today we are talking surfing, beer, coffee and radio with Cape Town’s veteran Surf Reporter and Beer Entrepreneur, Deon Bing. Deon shares his journey which started as a once off fundraising event to adding a beer businesses to his extensive range of businesses. Lots of valuable lessons.

https://deonbing.co.za/

Links:

https://woodstockbrewery.co.za/https://www.instagram.com/bokradio989fm/

https://www.instagram.com/heroesrestaurant/

https://www.instagram.com/bananajamcafe/

https://www.instagram.com/surfbeertravel/

https://www.simpsonsmalt.co.uk/blog/woodstock-brewery-transforms-into-soup-kitchen-amid-south-african-alcohol-ban/

https://discoverpacifico.com/pages/la-cerveza

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Our guest did his apprenticeship as a brewer in Germany and his passion for the brewing industry has taken him abroad as far as Namibia, New Zealand, South Africa and Kenya.

Now back in Germany, our guest, Sebastian Meyer is ensuring that locals in his medieval hometown in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, once again have a local beer that they can be proud of.

Links: https://www.facebook.com/Unterschwaningen/https://www.craftbrewerspowwow.co.za/https://africanbeercup.com/

http://www.schneider-bier.de/ Bayerischer Bahnhof Original Leipziger Gose https://www.brauerei-gutmann.de/hefeweizen/

http://www.beergardeninn.com/

https://www.bevplus.com/

https://dematechsa.com/

https://www.eabl.com/en/our-brands/beers/senator-lager

https://www.roche.com/innovation/structure/rnd-locations/dia-penzberg

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In PART 3 of our journey, we visit Reichenau Mission situated midway between Bulwer and Underberg.

Reichenau, the little sustainable village, has literally been running on water since it was established by Trappist monks in the 19th century.

Hugh Bland, one of the great chronicler's of the architectural heritage of KZN and publisher of THE TRAPPIST MISSIONS KWAZULU-NATAL’S FORGOTTEN TREASURE, takes us on a journey to some of the 22 monasteries established by the Austrian monks in this region.

We are then joined by Peter Frow, who heads up the team of volunteers who have restored the old mill at Reichenau.

In PART 4 of our journey we head to the beautiful historic village of Himeville where we meet David Peo, owner of diThabeng Tours who will accompany us up the Sani Pass.

Links: Hugh Bland - KZN : A Photographic Record www.kznpr.co.za is intended to be the single most comprehensive image based record of Historical, Heritage and Architectural sites in KZN between 2012 and 2022. To date has posted about 85000 images on the site.

Peter Frow - Reichenau.net

Mdu Zuma - Tourist Guide at Reichenau Mill (076 150 1984)

Order La Trappe Beer - https://www.beerandbarrel.com/about-us/la-trappe

Rob Riedlinger helped me publish The Beer Book.

Accommodation - https://www.kingsgrant.co.za

Marius Botha is the owner and brewer at Hazeldean Brewing Co. based on Hazeldean Valley farm in Pretoria east. Hazeldean Valley is a 100 hectare estate which offers mountain biking, trail running and a weekend market. http://www.hazeldeanvalley.co.za/

Marius talks to Holger Meier about realising his dream to building his own brewery and he shares how he managed to survive for the last 8 years, since giving up his corporate gig as engineer. He talks about the value of contract brewing for startups and they discuss the importance of (farmers) markets as incubators for new businesses in South Africa.

Besides his core range, Marius also has a barrel program, where he experiments with lambics and other sour and barrel aged beers.

Hazeldean beers are available online or at Liquor City Groenkloof and on tap at Capital Craft in Pretoria.

Metal Tank Industries supplied the brewing equipment and Bevan from DraughtCraft is his go to supplier for dispensing equipment. Marius relied on Brewhogs Micro-Brewery, OC Brewery and Draymans Brewery & Distillery to contract brew his beer for the last 7-8 years and Africa Hops supply the speciality hops for dry hopping his lambics. You can listen to this conversation on YouTube or on your favourite podcasting app.

Marius is one of only a few brewers in South Africa who has a barrel program. All beers are available online https://www.hazeldeanbrewing.co.za/yaybeer/ or visit him on weekends at the Cowhouse Market. https://www.cowhouse.co.za/

www.hazeldeanbrewing.co.za

Contract brewers: https://www.brewhogs.co.za/https://www.ocbrewery.co.za/https://draymans.com/

Suppliers: https://metaltank.com/https://draughtcraft.co.za/https://africahops.co.za/

Retail partners: https://www.capitalcraft.co.za/ Liquor City Groenkloof

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We are joined by William Yell, owner of Featherstone Brewery and Entrepid Brewing in Makhanda or Grahamstown.

The small town of Grahamstown has a vibrant mix of culture and history and it once acted as the frontier between the British Cape Colony and Xhosa territories. Grahamastown is situated about 110km northeast of Port Elizabeth and is home to Rhodes University and a number of excellent schools such as St Andrews and Kingswood College. The National Arts Festival which takes place in June/July attracts some 50000 every year.

The brewery is named after Featherstone Kloof a beautiful ravine just outside Grahamstown.

William is looking forward to welcoming beer people to his beer garden which will be closer to the main national road, soon.

https://featherstonebrewery.co.za/

Breweries of the Eastern Cape: Rhodes Brewery, Sneeuberg Brewery - Nieu-Bethesda, Tsitsikamma Micro Brewery, St Francis Brewing Company, Dockside Brewery, Richmond Hill Brewing Co, Bridge Street Brewery, Featherstone Brewery, The little Brewery on the River, Hogsback Brewing Company, Table 58 Brewing and Emerald Vale Brewery

Suppliers and partners: https://featherstonebrewery.co.za/kentoncraftbeer/https://richmondhillbrewing.com/https://thebrewhouse.co.za/https://www.bevplus.com/https://www.southafricanhopfarms.com/https://beerguevara.com/

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It is very exciting to talk to a new member of the beer community. Thea-Lize Moolman, started importing Skinny Lager, a low carb, low calorie and gluten free beer, to South Africa just before the liquor lockdowns hit our industry. Please welcome Thea-Lize to the show.

Skinny Lager is available at a number of outlets already: https://skinnylager.co.za/stockists/

https://skinnylager.co.za/

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SMACK! Republic opened its doors in 2013 as part of the Arts on Main market, which is inside Joburg’s urban neighbourhood, the Maboneng Precinct. Todays guest, Carne Reed is the new owner of this popular brewery.

https://smackrepublic.com/

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The 5th Fools and Fans took place in Greyton over the weekend. Top Independent Breweries as well as brewers from seven home-brewing clubs from around the country converged on the little touristy village over the weekend of 1st & 2nd April 2022. Trevor Gerntholtz, who started the festival 6 years ago joins us in this episode. Enjoy!

https://foolsandfans.co.za/

Here is a link to our previous conversation with Trevor Gerntholtz: https://beerworld.co.za/trevor-gerntholtz-the-old-potters-inn-brewery/

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Danie Odendaal is a passionate brewer and member of the beer community in South Africa. After 21 years at SAB, Danie could no longer withstand the call to do his own thing. So in 2018 Danie started Bearded Brew. Bearded Brew can help brewers with problem solving, choosing the correct brewery for their application, procedures and training and recipe development.

In this episode we talk about his journey and the work in the craft brewing industry. We have to talk about clean glasses, hop tours and the Yeti Project.

Dear Craft Brewer, give the consumer a reason to choose YOUR beer! - Danie Odendaal

https://www.beardedbrew.co.za/https://www.instagram.com/yetiundergroundmovement_/

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Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela joins Holger Meier in this episode and they talk about Apiwe’s journey, her first exposure to the craft beer industry, the challenges of starting a brewery in South Africa and the effects of the liquor lockdown on her businesses. Apiwe has a passion for uplifting and helping others, and she shares her future plans with us.

Connect with her on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apiwe-nxusani-mawela-741bbb2b

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John Morrow, formerly from Notties Brewery, talks to Holger on a call from the west coast of Ireland. John moved about a year ago and share his journey with us.

Very nice to catch up with John in this Episode.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-philip-james-morrow-600799b3/https://www.mescanbrewery.com/

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Today Holger Meier is joined by Kavir Kissun, owner of Global Beer Merchant. They discuss Kavir’s business journey and his interest in beer. Kavir has a financial background and was first exposed to the beer business when he worked for SAB a few years ago. Kavir’s philosophy is that if he starts his own business, it must be in an industry that he enjoys! And I am very excited to hear that Kavir believes there is a market for good global beers in south africa.

https://www.gbmafrica.co.za/

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Today Holger Meier is joined by Brad Dinner. Brad manages the Rebel Brewery just outside Lusaka in Zambia. They discuss the excitement of starting craft brewing in a new market. Very exciting times!

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In Part 2 we discover a fantastic community high up in Bulwer.

In this episode I chat with Hans Fokkens about the wonderful community he and Ria Fokkens have created at Wild Sky Paragliding, only a day later, their lodge at Wild Sky Paragliding was completely destroyed by a tragic fire.

In the midst of this big loss, I am overwhelmed by the response from Paragliding community.

Interested in experiencing this wonderful sport? Now would be a great time to book for a tandem paragliding flight with them - https://www.wildsky.co.za/contact or support them via BackaBuddy https://www.backabuddy.co.za/.../hans-fokkens... Thanks for joining me in this conversation with Hans and thanks to Gary Amstutz and Emma Emanuel giving us some insights into this wonderful community.

https://www.wildsky.co.za/

Today Holger Meier is joined by Greg Holtman, CEO of Flare Beverages - one of the oldest beer importers in South Africa. They discuss Greg’s business journey, his insights into the World of Beer, and more. Greg started importing Windhoek beer in 1987 and worked with the Nambrew brands for more than 20 years before they ended up with Brandhouse. Greg now imports Erdinger, Paulaner, Bitburg and Royal Dutch beers. Listen to this interesting part of SA beer history. Don’t miss this episode!

http://www.flarebev.co.za/

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First published on DrinksWorld.co.za About seven years ago, Dax Menday, together with Dimitri Seretis started The Green at the Benoni Country Club. The Green was the First True Craft Bar on the East Rand.

They also host the Benoni Beer & Gin Fest.

The partners recently launched an online platform notkak.co.za, to deliver their latest product, Pinch hard seltzer, to customers on the east rand.

https://brannas.co.za/https://www.thegreen.co.za/https://greenlive.co.za/https://notkak.co.za/

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15 kms east of Rustenburg, you’ll find the small German community of Kroondal.

In this podcast episode we talk to Hattie Albers, who provides the one thing that every German village needs: good food and good beer to be enjoyed in a beautiful beer garden.

Here is a video of the brewery: https://youtu.be/RclsK-pViE0

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https://www.facebook.com/BuffelsBrewhttps://www.facebook.com/kennygeesrestaurant

Other breweries in the area: https://www.brauhaus.co.za/https://www.jomp.co.za/

Suppliers of the Spadoni brewhouse: https://viglietti-le.co.za/equipment/

In this episode, we talk to local swimmer Emma Chelius. During the Tokyo Olympics 2020 broadcast from the pool, Emma was often seen cheering for her teammates, waving her big South African flag, and carrying a clipboard. Her behind-the-scenes videos from the poolside went viral on social media.

Emma broke the South African 50 freestyle record in both the quarter and the semifinals at the Olympics.

Join us as Emma shares her inspiring story.

Follow Emma on social media: https://www.instagram.com/emchelius https://www.facebook.com/emchelius

Hylton Smith was part of the team that first introduced Windhoek beers to the Botswana market, he then moved to Durban and joined Ian and Peter Hoyer at Team Liquor Distributors to head up sales of Windhoek beers. Hylton recalls only selling a truckload of Windhoek in their first year, but only a short four years later they sold an interlink of Windhoek beers per day during the peak season.

Then in 2004, thinking that they were well on their way to becoming a real player in the liquor industry, Namibian Breweries announced the formation of Brandhouse, a joint venture with Heineken and Diageo.

Hylton opted not to become part of the new corporation and joined former Windhoek colleagues Andre Homann and Craig MacKenzie in selling Bavaria beers.

Andre Homann and a few former Windhoek guys then made an offer to purchase NMK Schulz from Norbert Schulz. NMK had the agency for Stella Artois, a brand which the beer guys hoped they could grow into a significant player in the local market.

Hylton, now a shareholder, continued working at Team Liquor Distributors.

When Ray Edwards started Tops at Spar the market started to change and in order to survive, distributors had to be able to service national chain stores.

In 2016 Hylton took on new financial partners, with funds to open branches nationally they could now service national chains such as Pick n Pay.

In 2018 Hylton was approached by Super Bock to distribute their beer in South Africa. At the time Super Bock was only available at the Liquor City stores. The brand was on a good growth trajectory, claiming to sell 15000 containers a year in Angola at the time.

Super Bock is the leading beer brand in Portugal with a market share of more than 50% The Super Bock Group is a privately held company founded in 1890 based in Porto, Portugal.

Hylton continues by sharing some interesting stories about his travels to Porto, their strategy with the brand and his journey so far. Well worth a listen!

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From South Sudan to Cambodia, our guest, Louis Peters, loves working with beer sales teams. Louis started his beer career as a SAB sales rep east of Pretoria, but soon was appointed to his dream and was responsible for training sales teams for SAB all over Africa. From Tanzania to war-torn South Sudan, and selling traditional beer in Botswana and Kwa-Zulu Natal, Louis is a hands on sales expert and adventurer who even sold wine in Ethiopia. Another call from the SAB old boys club and Louis was off to South East Asia, to help a 5 million hectolitre-family brewery in Cambodia.

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Peter started working in the bottling and blending facility behind, what we today know as Liberty Liquor Argyle Road. Peter's grandfather was a director of E Snell & Co and his father, a charted accountant, owned Montana Cellars before it became Liberty Liquors. The Hoyers started importing and distributing Windhoek Beers in 1993. Peter is now semi-retired but looking forward to a new adventure in the liquor industry.

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Biertjies en Niertjies with Dr Trevor Gerntholtz. A nephrologist during the week, Trevor retreats to Greyton on weekends to brew beer.

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oday's guest is HRH Luitpold Prinz von Bayern, the great-grandson of the last King of Bavaria, Ludwig III, and the CEO of König Ludwig GmbH & Co. KG Schloßbrauerei Kaltenberg

The Wittelsbach's, one of the oldest royal families in Germany, ruled Bavaria for more than 700 years.

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Holger chat’s to Florian Leykauf about beer culture and in particular about German beer culture, focusing on beer culture in Florian’s hometown of Munich.

The most important beer style in Munich is Helles and the Augustines Helles being the local favourite.

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Our journey TO THE TOP OF SANI starts with a honey tasting at Peel's Honey at Exit 99 Merrivale/Underberg just off the N3.

Holger Meier talks to Derrick Dos Santos who tells us more about Peel's Honey, which was founded nearly a 100 years ago. The Peel's Honey shop offers authentic local products, a fantastic range of honey products, honey on tap and a tasting of 10+ different types of honey.

We explore opportunities how Peels can collaborate with local craft brewers.

https://peels.co.za/

Today we chat with Trevor Maarschalk, the new owner of the 1000 Hill Chef School and the 1000 Hills Brewery.

The Brewery and Deli are open: Friday to Sunday from 08:00 to 16:30. Find them at 4 Wootton Ave, Bothas Hill

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From selling Computer hardware to selling Zambezi Lager. We chat to Kieran Tracy, who started Zambezi Beverages in 1991/2 just when National Breweries started making Zambezi Lager.

Kieran distributed brands like Zambezi, Two Dogs with Mike Hayesman, Sol, Bollingers.

Hear how Kieran managed to sell a 30 - 40 containers of Zambezi Lager when the Taverner’s Association had a dispute with SAB, which lead to a boycott of SAB products during the December 1993 period.

We chat about the Africa Pack from SAB.

Kieran then started importing Seltzer, an Icelandic water in a clear can in 1996, followed by Snapple and Monster.

Kieran is now an Independent Consultant at Zambezi Brand Consulting find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-treacy-9a200114b/

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Durban Poison is a finger in the face of conformity.

“Amongst the iconic South African Cities, Durban is the ugly sister, less beautiful than Cape Town and poorer than Johannesburg, but this edgy industrial city, near the beach and by the country, is in its own way beautiful amongst the sisters, she’s the keeper.”

Poison City is a lifestyle brand built around Durban and its surfing lifestyle.

Poison City: Holger talks to Graeme "Surfing" Bird from Poison City Brewing about what makes Durban famous: Is it the harbour, Johnny’s Chip & Cheese Roti's, no it's Surfing and the Rebel Lifestyle.

Graeme wants to creating a brand that makes Durban proud.

Poison City brewed their first beer, The Bird Lager, with Sean and Paul at That Brewing Company, the second beer, The Punk Rocker, an English Pale Ale with Jason at Toti Brewing Company, then The Kiff, a Belgian Wit with Shaun Standeaven and then The Other Bird, a Czech Dark Lager, which was developed by Czech brewing veteran Ladislav Vesely. Next up is the Wedge, an American style, Imperial Pale Ale, and then when the time is right, Graeme is planning to launch a mass market beer, called Durban Poison.

Lessons from Kevin Hedderwick, from Famous Brands, etc

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We chat with Manfred Haf who worked for Dr Anton Rupert’s Rembrandt Group selling tobacco products, Intercontinental Breweries. IC brands included Kronenbrau 1308, Heidelberg, Sportsman Lager & Colt 45. The Beer war of the 70’s lasted for about 7 years, before IC was sold to SAB in return for a controlling share in Stellenbosch Farmers Winery.

Manfred tells how SAB dominated the market and how they managed to capture a significant portion of the market in South Africa. IC got a lot of exposure with their Clydesdale horse wagons.

In 1980’s Manfred helped Namibian Breweries open depots in Johannesburg and Cape Town to launch Windhoek Beer in South Africa.

Today Manfred helps Flare Beverages as the national sales manager. We talk Erdinger, Paulaner & Bitburger.

Manfred’s motto: offer a good product and support it with good service.

There are some exiting new developments on the horizon that we are looking forward to.

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In this show I chat with Alan Melville, founder and Managing Director of The Red Rock Brewing Company. Alan has worked for SAB as a strategist and now runs Red Rock, the biggest micro brewery in South Africa. Being the biggest does not make you the best.

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Peter Dean and his family own the Rawdons Hotel and The Nottingham Road Craft Brewery. They are celebrating the Pig's 21st birthday this year. Holger & Peter's paths crossed in 1999 when Peter needed a light lager for the Bierfassl.

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This episode covers the final days of our journey.

The highlight of the trip, the Baviaanskloof, then the Gamtoos Valley and the Elands River Valley.

Accommodation http://www.meijersrust.co.za/ https://www.baviaansklooftourism.co.za/listing/bakkrans http://www.makkedaat.co.za/ https://www.gonjah.co.za/

https://www.facebook.com/badenhorstslaghuis1807/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Jay-Jays-Bikes/100057480518021/

https://www.tolbos.co.za/ https://padlangs.com/ www.littlebrewery.co.za

Epic Mountain Passes of South Africa with Herman Kistner and Joe Lüdemann - Part 2

This episode covers days 3 & 4 of our tour. We talk about the Karoo towns of Cradock, Pearston, Jansenville. Mount Stewart, Steytlerville, Willowmore, De Rust. We cross Swaers Hoek Pass, Meirings Poort, the Swartberg Pass and drive into Die Hell/Gamkas Kloof

Accommodation: http://www.marlu.co.za/ http://www.diehel.co.za/portfolio-item/oom-piets/

Oude Klowers Plaaskombuis was very helpful and let us use their telephone and wifi.

Hermann shares some valuable lessons and tips from the road.

In the next episode, how are we going to get Joe and his damaged motorbike out of Die Hel?

This episode covers days 1 & 2 of our tour.

We talk about the Pitseng Pass, Naude's Nek Pass, Tiffendell, the Ben 10 challenge, and the Otto du Plessis Pass.

Hermann shares some valuable lessons and tips from the road.

In the next episode, we head deeper into the Karoo.

SA to get new 'high-altitude national park' in Eastern Cape

Introduction In this podcast, I will introduce you to Hermann Kistner and Joe Ludemann, who I joined on a trip to cross some of South Africa's best mountain passes. Hermann is a very experienced adventurer rider and has intimate knowledge of all the backroads in these parts.

When I heard that Hermann was planning a trip, FOMO (the fear of missing out) got the better of me and although I don't have an adventure motorbike, I asked if I could join them in my Toyota 4x4.

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In this episode we talk to Capetonian, Murray Stephenson, head brewer at the Okavango Craft Brewery.

Murray is a very experienced brewer who started brewing at Woodstock Brewery just after Andre Viljoen opened the brewery, then he moved to Jack Black and then he was off to help Patiala Brew&Q to open their brewpub in Constantia before his move to Maun.

Links:

https://okavangocraftbrewery.com/

https://beerexplorer.co.za/

Breweries in Souther Africa: Botswana: Big Sip Co, Gabarone Okavango Craft Brewery, Maun

Namibia: Roof of Africa Craft Brewery, Windhoek The Beer Barrel Brewery, Namibia Tolch Brewery, Windhoek Namib Dunes Craft Brewery, Swakopmund Swakopmund Brewing Company, Swakopmund Skeleton Coast Brewery, Henties Bay

Naute Kristall Distillery, Keetmanshoop Stillhouse Atlantic, Swakopmund Copper & Coal Distillery, Walvisbay

Zimbabwe: The River Brewing Company, Vic Falls

Zambia: Rebel Craft Brewer, Lusaka Wilddog - Tiemann Brewery, Lusaka

eSwatini:

Thunderbolt Craft Brewery, Mahlanya, eSwatini Jackalberry Distillery

Mauritius: Flying Dodo Brewing Company Oxenham Craft Brewery MANAWA Craft Brewery (Phoenix Beverages Group)

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