Liquor Amendment Bill introduced: Proposed total ban on the advertisement and promotion of liquor
Liquor Amendment Bill introduced: Proposed total ban on the advertisement and promotion of liquor
By Sabrina de Freitas, Senior Associate and Juliet Killick, Associate at...
Groot Constantia: Here’s to 340 years of exceptional winemaking
AS the oldest wine estate in South Africa, Groot Constantia stands as a beacon of the Constantia Valley’s rich vinous heritage. This historic estate...
Distilleries save time/money with Spraying Systems Co
IN a process as dynamic as distilleries, purity and time are vital which is why Spraying Systems Co.’s specialised tank cleaning equipment is engineered...
BASA responds to Budget 3.0: Above-inflatione excise hike on beer – A blow to...
Charlene Louw, CEO of the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA)
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SOUFFLET Malt and HEINEKEN Beverages announce commercial partnership to supply malt for South African...
SOUFFLET Malt and HEINEKEN Beverages have entered a commercial partnership in South Africa, with Soufflet Malt set to supply malt used in Heineken’s South...
Tired of your brew tasting like a maybe? Enhancing beer brewing precision with VEGA
BREWING beer is not an easy process - ask any brewer. The process requires utmost precision in every step. Even the slightest variation in...
Gin industry insights: from craft distilleries to emerging alcohol trends
By Diane Silcock
JUNIPER berries, traditionally harvested wild, have been used in gin-making since ancient times. A South African importer of these berries, SGC Botanicals,...
How temperature affects compressed air treatment: Artic Driers’ insights
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Why tank cleaning matters in brewing and distilling – Monitor Engineering
TANKJET nozzles play a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency in the brewery and spirits industry. Cleaning and sanitising tanks,...
Cape Collective wins Grand Prix at 2024 Beer Label Design Awards
By Diane Silcock
THE seventh annual Beer Label Design Awards for 2024 saw the craft beer brand Cape Collective coming up trumps.
The awards, convened by...
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