On Tap

On Tap is South Africa's and Africa's first and only beer publication - a quarterly magazine aimed at brewers, craft brewers, homebrewers, beer fanatics and those just beginning to dip their proverbial toe into the mash tan.

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LETTER FROM THE CEO

NOT FOOLISH FOR FANS TO CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF CRAFT BEER

AFRICA'S HEART BEATS FOR BEER

GET READY FOR INTERVARSITYBREW 2024

EXCISE MADE SIMPLE - WHAT ARE THE ISSUES?

BREW NEWS

AFRICAN BEER CUP 2024

Q&A • If you follow the homebrew scene here in South Africa, you may recognize the name “Lee Carpenter” given that he has recently taken home two first-place homebrewing awards. We thought we'd catch up with Lee, who lives in Roodepoort, Gauteng with his wife Susarah and son Dane. Below he answers a few questions about his homebrewing journey and what it has felt like to have his brews publicly recognized.

BEER IS ART SEEKS TO ADDRESS UNEMPLOYMENT THROUGH BEER EDUCATION • AS PART OF OUR BEER IN COMMUNITY SERIES, WHERE WE EXPLORE THE ROLE THAT BEER CAN PLAY IN BUILDING CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY, WE SPOKE WITH OBAKENG MALOPE ABOUT HER “BEER IS ART” INITIATIVE. THIS IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO ENTER A GROWING BEER INDUSTRY.

GHANA'S FIRST CRAFT BREWPUB TAKES CONSUMERS ON A JOURNEY

THE HARRY HARTMAN WINE CO. AIMS TO EDUCATE AND ELEVATE

BEERWORKS’ ULTIMATE BUNNY CHOW A TASTE OF SOUTH AFRICA WITH A BEER TWIST • The folks at Beerworks contributed this issue's “Beer Meets Food” recipe, which combines a love of beer with a love of culture, community, and collaboration. This version of beer-infused Bunny Chow is a must-try at home!

PASTRY STOUTS UNPACKED AMERICAN CRAFT BREWERS REVEAL ALL

CRAFT IN THE MOTHER CITY

THREE ESSENTIALS FOR BREWING WINTER WARMERS

THIS ONE TIME… I BREWED MY FIRST BEER! (PART TWO) • BYRON LOMBARD - AKA THE “BEER BRUH” - SHARED WITH ON TAP READERS IN THE AUTUMN ISSUE HIS EXPERIENCE BREWING BEER FOR THE FIRST TIME ON HIS NEWLY PURCHASED GRAINFATHER G30. WE DECIDED TO FOLLOW-UP WITH BYRON TO SEE HOW THAT FIRST SAISON FARED AND WHAT LESSONS LEARNED HE MAY OFFER OTHER BEER-BREWING-BEGINNERS.

HOMEBREWERS’ DIARY

EVENTS CALENDAR

FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR LOCAL CLUB

COMPETITION RESULTS • This year there were 143 entries to the homebrew competition and 14 homebrew clubs participated from across the country.

BREW REVIEWS

BREWERS DIRECTORY

FOR THIS WINTER ISSUE WE ASKED OUR READERS: