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Warren Harries-Jones – Dragon Ginger Beer

Holger talks to Warren Harries-Jones founder of Dragon Fiery Ginger Beer. Warren is an engineer as well as a charted accountant. Warren started Dragon Ginger in his kitchen in Melkbos in 2011. The brand is now available in most decent…

Kieran Treacy – Zambezi Beverages

From selling Computer hardware to selling Zambezi Lager. We chat to Kieran Tracy, who started Zambezi Beverages in 1991/2 just when National Breweries started making Zambezi Lager. Kieran distributed brands like Zambezi, Two Dogs with Mike Hayesman, Sol, Bollingers. Hear…

Robert Mitchell – KEG & Thistle

In todays show Holger chats to Robert Mitchell, who was involved in a number of landmark restaurants and pubs in South Africa, including The Kegs, Joe Kools, Billy The BUMS, Stokers Arms, The Firkin, Waxy O’Connors, Station Masters and Old…

Simone Musgrave, Musgrave Gin

Simone Musgrave We chat with Simone, the founder of Musgrave Gin. Musgrave currently has two gins: Musgrave 11 the original Musgrave Gin is all about Africa & spices born out of the flavours and history of Africa and its ancient…

Manfred Haf – Intercontinental Breweries

We chat with Manfred Haf who worked for Dr Anton Rupert’s Rembrandt Group selling tobacco products, Intercontinental Breweries. IC brands included Kronenbrau 1308, Heidelberg, Sportsman Lager & Colt 45. The Beer war of the 70’s lasted for about 7 years,…

Lucy Beard – Hope on Hopkins

In this episode Holger chats to Lucy Beard from Hope on Hopkins. Hope on Hopkins is Cape Towns first artisanal distillery. Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link were you can subscribe to become…

Peter Dean – Nottingham Road Brewing Co

Peter Dean and his family own the Rawdons Hotel and The Nottingham Road Craft Brewery. They are celebrating the Pig’s 21st birthday this year. Holger & Peter’s paths crossed in 1999 when Peter needed a light lager for the Bierfassl.

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