Beverage Entrepreneurship Books

“That S*it Will Never Sell!”: A book about ideas by the person who had them by David Gluckman Educated in Johannesburg, David Gluckman joined a local advertising agency after university and soon fell in love with the business. He made the…

Carne Reed – SMACK! Republic

  SMACK! Republic opened its doors in 2013 as part of the Arts on Main market, which is inside Joburg’s urban neighbourhood, the Maboneng Precinct. Todays guest, Carne Reed is the new owner of this popular brewery. Thank you…

Danie Odendaal – Bearded Brew

  Danie Odendaal is a passionate brewer and member of the beer community in South Africa. After 21 years at SAB, Danie could no longer withstand the call to do his own thing. So in 2018 Danie started Bearded Brew.…

Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela – Tolokazi Craft Beer

  Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela joins Holger Meier in this episode and they talk about Apiwe’s journey, her first exposure to the craft beer industry, the challenges of starting a brewery in South Africa and the effects of the liquor lockdown on…

John Morrow – Mescan Brewery

  John Morrow, formerly from Notties Brewery, talks to Holger on a call from the west coast of Ireland. John moved about a year ago and share his journey with us. Very nice to catch up with John in this…

Kavir Kissun – Global Beer Merchant

  Today Holger Meier is joined by Kavir Kissun, owner of Global Beer Merchant. They discuss Kavir’s business journey and his interest in beer. Kavir has a financial background and was first exposed to the beer business when he worked…