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Big Eye Branding founder Matthew Fitzsimons shares how he and twin brother Roger, built a fantastic business on the back of the brewers and beverage companies in Africa. Starting in 1993, SAB aggressively expanded outside its home country, they invested in Eastern Europe, in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Management control was gained of breweries in Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Zam

That Sh*t Will Never Sell by David Gluckman A book about ideas by the person who had them. David Gluckman worked in the creative heart of the global drinks business for half a century, creating such well-known brands as multibillion-selling Baileys Irish Cream, Tanqueray Ten, Cîroc and many others. Many fantastic lessons about innovation in the drinks business: David Gluckman star

After finishing at the top of his undergraduate class, our guest, Markus Filter went on to do his BCom Hons and MCom degree at the University of Stellenbosch. In this conversation he gives us insights into his final thesis: DEALCOHOLISED WINE : MOTIVATIONS, PREFERENCES AND PERCEPTIONS OF SOUTH AFRICAN GENERATION Y CONSUMERS It is wonderful to chat to this young achiever about his i

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://okavangocr

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

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:

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.capitalc

The liquor industry is still struggling to recover from the effects of the harsh liquor lockdown imposed by the government of this country and many friends and colleagues have lost their livelihoods and may have no option other than to look abroad for opportunities. In this podcast episode we talk to Victoria Smith who is the brand manager for top champagne house Piper Heidsieck.

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 htt

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 roadsid