Brew Menu
This is the most expansive and diverse list of breweries we have ever had the pleasure of bringing you at the Clarens Craft Beer Festival. There will be beers you know, there will be more you don't. Most of these you will never find on a shelve anywhere near you and over 30 of them were brewed exclusively for this festival. Enjoy them folks!
How does it work?
All brews marked with an asterisk symbol are specialty brews unique to the festival, each brewer is permitted 8 taps. Expect to find one or two hidden gems not on the list at the stands as these may have been December specials which were saved for the show. Feel free to have a chat with the brewer at the stand, samples are given at the brewers discretion.
2026 Participating Breweries
Full brew menu coming soon...
Meet the brewers face to face, go on a tasting adventure with them and enjoy the charm of Clarens.
Brew KEY :-
All specialty brews marked with * are in limited supply, brewed only for the festival
IPA : India Pale Ale
IIPA : Double IPA
NEPA : New England Pale Ale
NEIPA : New England India Pale Ale
APA : American Pale Ale
Side Hustle Brewery
Crafting Passion into Pints in Joburg
Turn Your Day Job Into A Side Hustle!
Born from a love for great beer and a dedication to the craft, Side Hustle Brewery is Johannesburg's destination for bold, experimental, and supremely drinkable brews. They're pouring their hearts out in every glass, proving that the best work is the kind you're passionate about.
Little Red Riding Hood's Apple Pie, Side of Death Dry Irish Stout, Side Ale Blonde, Side of War IPA
Afro Caribbean
Island Flavour Meets Cape Town Craft
A Tropical Vacation for Your Taste Buds.
Operating above the legendary Banana Jam Cafe, Afro Caribbean Brewing Co. (ACBC) channels the vibrant spirit and audacious flavours of the islands into every brew. Known for their experimental approach and award-winning IPAs, they are constantly pushing boundaries and bringing a sun-drenched, hoppy experience to the South African craft scene.
That Brewing Co.
The gold coasts best brews from master brewer & ex super model Paul THB.
That Red
That blonde
That APA
That Good Adweiss
That Black Nitro stout
El juicy
That Randy Shandy by Sean
That Jam Bandit - Plum jam infused sour
Saturday breakfast beers- that beermosa and coffee nitro stout
Harper Brewing Co.
Welcome to Harper Brewing Co. We are a craft brewery situated in the heart of the Johannesburg CBD.
Vienna Lager, Premium Pilsner, Ayrshire Pale Ale, Milkyway Milkstout, Iron Coast IPA, Lemon Radler Shandy, Session Sour IPA, Apricot Saison Sour
Yeah Brew!
Exciting new comer to the 2026 brewers list. Standby for a full list of brews!
Yeah Brew is a dynamic brewing supply store based in Wonderboom, Pretoria, South Africa. It’s a one‑stop destination for home brewers and distillers, offering everything from starter kits and recipe packs to malts, hops, yeasts, and specialized equipment. Known for excellent service and speedy delivery, Yeah Brew has built a loyal following among both beginners and seasoned brewers.
Zwakala
Masters of mahem and always the best vibe at every show.
Limpopo lager, Limpopo Lite and Cape Parrot Ale
Clockwork Brewhouse
Craft beer alchemists brewing bold, imaginative ales that transform ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures of flavor and fun!
Märzen Lager
Cherry Charge Electrolyte Sour
Brownie Points Munich Dunkel (collab brew)
Smoked Plum Porter (collab brew)
Peanut Butter Porter
Elderflower Golden Ale
Braggot Honey Beer
Elgin Vintage Cider
Elgin Vintage Ciders, formerly known as Eversons Cider, is a celebrated craft cider producer from Grabouw in the Elgin Valley — South Africa’s apple heartland. Using real Elgin apples (and pears for their Perry), they create authentic, old‑school ciders that are honest, refreshing, and full of character. Their range includes cloudy apple, perry, blueberry, pomegranate, and mulled ciders, each crafted with care and a focus on natural fruit quality.
Hazeldean Brewing Co.
Crafting exceptional local brews with passion, blending traditional techniques and innovative flavors to create unique, small-batch beers that capture the spirit of artisan brewing.
Vienna Lager
Premium Pilsner
Milkyway Milkstout
Ayrshire Pale Ale
Heifer Weiss
*Lemon Raddler
Standeaven Brewing Co.
Where hop-loving mad scientists unleash beer wizardry, turning ordinary brewing into a hilarious, flavor-packed comedy of fermented genius and liquid laughter!
Clarens list-
Durban Craft Lager
African Pale Ale
Watermelon Lager
Best Black Gold Dark Lager
Rascal Ginger beer
Oktoberfest Lager
C26-4B
Drakensberg Brewery
where mountain air meets handcrafted flavor. Nestled in the Central Drakensberg, it pours signature brews like Champagne Castle Blonde, Cathedral Peak Pilsner, and Giant’s Castle Stout. Each sip captures the spirit of the peaks, best enjoyed with artisanal platters and breathtaking views.
Champagne Castle Blonde Ale, Cathedral Peak Pilsner, Amphitheatre Red Ale, Giant's Castle Stout, Katana Kristalweiss, Popple Peak Pale Ale
Darling Brewing Co.
South Africa's most awarded craft beer alchemists, transforming local passion into liquid gold that consistently conquers competitions with unrivaled brewing brilliance and exceptional flavor mastery!
Slow Beer
Warlord
Bone Crusher
Double R
Farmhouse Ale
Cape Chameleon
Agars brewery
You are not seeing double, they are just a big family of hop-slinging rebels brewing liquid chaos, turning fermentation into an art form where every pint promises a captivating journey through flavor and froth! They are dry, but you can drink with them...
Jozi Blonde
Jozi Blonde, Journeyman Lager, Red Ale, Acyd Queen IPA, Tomahawk IPA, Warrior IIPA, Wild Berry Ale, Pomegranate Cider. Festival Beer Chaos Theory West Coast Pils.
Tolokazi Craft Beer
A pocket-sized brew mistress who proves great beer comes in small packages, crafting spectacular liquid magic.! Craft brewing royalty.
Lager
Sorghum Pilsner
African Pale Ale
Rooibos & Berry Cider
Marula Cider
Non Alcoholic Ginger Beer, Apricot Kolsch, Rooibos & Honey Pale Ale, Hop water (non alcoholic)
Clarens Brewery
Home town legends & cider masters
Brett's Good Ad-Weiss
Double Espresso Nitro Stout
Clarens Brewery Blonde
Citrus Haze APA
Sandstone IPA
Apple Blossom Cider
Fizz Pop Cherry Cider
VERY Cherry Beer Shandy
ZESTY Lemon Radler
Nottingham Road Brewery
A timeless craft sanctuary where brewing tradition meets innovation, transforming local ingredients into liquid narratives that capture the heart and soul of artisan beer-making.
Tiddly Toad Larger, Pie Eyed Possum Pilsner, Whistling Weasel Pale Ale, Pickled Pig Porter, Tipsy Tiger IPA, Wobbling Wombat Summer Ale, Cappuccino Porter, Ginga Ninga Ginger Beer Shandy, Light Larger Strawberry Sour - Colab brew with UKZN brewers club
1000 Hills Brewing Company
Where culinary creativity meets craft brewing, transforming chef's passion into liquid art that dances with innovative flavors and tells a delicious South African story!
The Cheerleader – Amber Ale
The FES (9% ABV.)
Graduate IPA
Lager
Ginger Ale
*Cross Eyes Strong British Ale
Robsons Real Beer
Where three-time Mr. Durban Donn brews liquid muscle, transforming fitness passion into craft beer that flexes flavor and strength in every bold, muscular pint!
Hammer of Thor
Cherry Beer
Skhokho Lager
Durban Pale Ale
East Coast Ale
*Garyzilla
Lions River
Craft beer rebels who live by the "go big or go home" mantra, brewing audacious, explosive flavors that crash through brewing boundaries with fearless passion!
German Festive Lager, Bohemian Pilsner, American Pale Ale, IPA, Best English Bitter, Vanilla Porter, Mishandy
Black Pepper Ale - Co-lab with Langton's
Festival: Mango Daiquiri Cider
OC Brewery
Craft beer rebels who live by the "go big or go home" mantra, brewing audacious, explosive flavors that crash through brewing boundaries with fearless passion!
Larger Lager/ Buxom Barmaid Blonde / Screamer DIPA / Flaming Valkyrie Pilsner / Gunslinger Nitro Stout/ Berry Cider / Cider TBC / YXPA / AFRO/OC Collab (TBC) / Headless Huntsman
Draymans Brewery
A pioneering craft brewery in Pretoria, Gauteng, founded in 1997. Known for its award‑winning, hand‑crafted beers, spirits, and wines, it blends traditional brewing methods with modern innovation. Signature creations include unique ales and specialty distillations, all crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Every bottle reflects a passion for authenticity and the artistry of South African brewing.
Berghof German Ale
Cherry Ale
Emperor IPA
Dussel Altbier
Altstadt Weissbier
Jolly Monk Rauchbier
Honey Ale (Braggot)
Dancing Hops Brewery
A vibrant new craft brewery based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Every beer is brewed with passion and designed to feel like a song — expressive, layered, and full of character. Rooted in creativity and community, Dancing Hops celebrates the artistry of brewing while offering fresh, locally crafted flavors that dance on the palate.
Special Star Lager
Killer Queen IPA
Power Of Love Spiced Pumpkin Ale
Raspberry Beret Hefeweizen
Double Dragon Thai Inspired Double IPA (Festival Beer)
JAMMin Breakfast Beer (collab beer)
De Poes Belgium Beer Comp.
Authentic Belgian craft meets the heart of Clarens. Brouwerij De Poes serves up world-class, unfiltered ales from Tielt, balancing traditional Flemish complexity with a crisp, modern finish.
De Poes Belgian Pilsner 4.8%
De Poes Belgian Amber Ale 5.2%
De Poes Belgian Cherry 4.5%
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