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Thank you for joining us on our journey TO THE TOP OF SANI. 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/

Thank you for joining us on our journey TO THE TOP OF SANI. 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/

hank you for joining us on our journey TO THE TOP OF SANI. 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

Thank you for joining us on our journey to the Top of Sani. 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/

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/ beerexplorer #maluti #drakensberg #bucketlistdestination #podcast

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 pitsengpass #naudesnek #Tiffindell #ben10challenge #NECapeGrasslandsNationalPark #ottoduplessispass

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. I have split the conversation into a number of episodes, so please subscribe to the podcast so that you will get a notification every time a new episode is uploaded swartberg #matatiele #pitsengpass #naudesnekpass #Tenahead #rhodes

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) Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/8zt2b BeerWorld is a Podcast for Beer people in South Africa. Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-24b589 for 40% off for 4 months, and support BeerWorld Podcast.

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/Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/8zt2bBeerWorld is a Podcast for Beer people in South Africa.Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-24b589 for 40% off for 4 months, and support BeerWorld Podcast.

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/c58202https://africanbeercup.com/https://kegtracker.co.za/https://beeroclock.co.za/https://kegstar.com/KEGTracker provides brewers with the data to make better decisions.Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/8zt2bBeerWorld is a Podcast for Beer people in South Africa.Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-24b589 for 40% off for 4 months, and support BeerWorld Podcast.

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/Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/hyscefhttps://www.drinksworld.co.za/DrinksWorld is a powerful community for business owners and professionals in the beverage industry.

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/BeerYardPEhttps://www.facebook.com/BeerShackPEhttps://www.facebook.com/CharliesPizzaSummerstrandhttps://www.facebook.com/villagelocalpeRHBC 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/Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/8zt2bBeerWorld is a Podcast for Beer people in South Africa.

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 institutionCarson 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 Mattheehttp://lionbeer.com/http://www.beerhunter.com/documents/19133-001402.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrackhttps://noongun.beer/Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/8zt2bBeerWorld is a Podcast for Beer people in South Africa.

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-cervezaThank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/8zt2bBeerWorld is a Podcast for Beer people in South Africa.

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-lagerhttps://www.roche.com/innovation/structure/rnd-locations/dia-penzbergThank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/8zt2bBeerWorld is a Podcast for Beer people in South Africa.