Double IPA
Magic
Aegir Project
- IPA
A DIPA showing ripe peach, rose geranium and pine-needle resin.
ABV 7.0% IBU 35
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Kölsch
Shackleton Kölsch
Shackleton
- Pale Ale
Shackleton’s top-selling craft draught, brewed in the Cologne tradition with a clean grain aroma, moderate spicy hop presence and refreshing bitterness.
ABV 4.3% IBU 20
South African IPA
Cape Cone South African IPA
Soul Barrel
- IPA
Soul Barrel’s South African IPA, presented as an expression of local hops and Cape beer culture.
ABV Confirm current release IBU Not published
Pale Ale
Hopsession
Afro Caribbean
- Pale Ale
The pale ale that started ACBC, with passionfruit, mango and orange-rind character.
ABV 4.8% IBU 38
Brewery · Paarden Eiland, Cape Town Brewery spotlight
Shackleton Brewing Company.
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23MayAnnual
Annual beer competition · Cape Town
African Beer Cup
The African Beer Cup brings commercially brewed beers from across the continent together for judging, category medals, the African Celebration Award and the title of Best Beer in Africa.
Jack Black's Brewing Company2027 entry and ticket details not yet announced
20JunAnnual
Annual beer festival · Pretoria
Capital Craft Beer Festival
Capital Craft’s annual Pretoria festival gathers local and guest breweries, a broad beer selection, food and live entertainment at the National Botanical Gardens.
Pretoria National Botanical Gardens2027 ticket details not yet announced
DatesAnnounced per releaseRecurring
Brewery tour · Kyalami, Johannesburg
Brewhogs Weekday Brewery Tour
A booked 20-minute brewery tour, guided tasting and two 500ml pints at the Brewhogs brewery and weekday taproom.
Brewhogs Micro-BreweryR95 per person · booking essential
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Taproom release
Hazeldean launches Midnight Red 427
The Pretoria East brewery has launched a fresh American red ale at its taproom.
Issued by Hazeldean Brewing Company · 17 July 2026
Seasonal release
Shackleton prepares a seasonal ESB
A fresh Extra Special Bitter will launch at Shackleton’s Christmas in July taproom evening.
Issued by Shackleton Brewing Company · 17 July 2026
Brewery announcement
Afro Caribbean plans regular Thursday beer drops
Afro Caribbean Brewing Company is aiming to release fresh beers at Banana Jam Cafe every second Thursday, with dates confirmed as each drop is ready.
Issued by Afro Caribbean Brewing Company · 15 July 2026
New release
Cosmic Dust joins the OC range
OC Brewery’s pale 6% hazy IPA is double dry hopped for tropical fruit, citrus and pineapple.
Issued by Optimum Craft Brewery · 3 July 2026