EAT.DRINK | BREWERIES
OAKES BREWHOUSE www.oakesbrewhouse.co.za
Modderfontein boasts the first all-girl brewery in town, which manufactures great tasting homebrewed, handcrafted beer. It was founded in 2013 by pharmacist Delia Bailey and restaurant owner Thea Blom (Oakes Brewhouse sits right next door to Thea’s Portuguese restaurant, 33 High Street). The female brewer is responsible for different beer at the brewery restaurant, along with some excellent ground coffee and a choice of wholesome meals.
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COPPERLAKE
www.copperlake.co.za
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www.smackrepublic.com
This commercial brewery based in Lanseria recently opened a new brewpub in Broadacres where you can sample its eight excellent signature brews. Great for a visit any day of the week (entertainment includes quiz nights, live brews and an Adult’s Playground with all sorts of fun games). Appreciation Sundays is another popular event. You can also book the venue to host a formal beer tasting or to brew your own beer.
JUST BREWING CO. www.justbrewing.co.za
Based in Boksburg, this family-owned brewery produces various quality brews. Just Brewing Company is involved in numerous community projects, donating grain to assist underprivileged communities. The final product is not filtered and has no additives. Recently refurbished and extended, the brewery expects to reach an annual capacity of around 61,000 litres. Products include Just Chocolate Coffee Stout, Just Porter, Just Pale Ale as well as numerous special edition brews.
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Belgium has the most individual brands of beer found in any country. You’re looking at around 400 different brands!
This popular company is no longer situated in Maboneng. It is currently setting up a new brewery, but no details about its location are available right now.
BLACK HORSE BREWERY
www.blackhorse.co.za This family-run business is set on Black Horse Estate in Magaliesburg. Bernard and Karen Botha and daughter, Nuschka, are responsible for brewing the fine craft beer. One of the country’s youngest female brewers, Nuschka creates a smooth and unique tasting beer using natural spring water and the finest hops. Enjoy yours at the restaurant with urban beer house dishes.
MAD GIANT
www.madgiant.co.za Located in the 1 Fox Precinct, this popular craft brewery has a huge retro sign on the roof beckoning thirsty visitors to come and sit in the beer garden, which stretches round the building, to sample one of its four different craft beers. Inside, Mad Giant’s eclectic touches include Meccano inspired furniture, quirky lighting and a huge metallic sculpture depicting Mad Giant.