Taproom release
Hazeldean launches Midnight Red 427
The Pretoria East brewery has launched a fresh American red ale at its taproom.
Issued by Hazeldean Brewing Company · 17 July 2026
The brewery newsroom
Releases, issued by the breweries.
New beers, taproom changes, collaborations and awards in the brewery’s own name. Each release includes a direct quote and a route to the original announcement.
17 recent announcements
Latest from the breweries.
Seasonal release
Shackleton prepares a seasonal ESB
A fresh Extra Special Bitter will launch at Shackleton’s Christmas in July taproom evening.
Issued by Shackleton Brewing Company · 17 July 2026
Brewery announcement
A new Afro Caribbean beer lands every Thursday
Afro Caribbean Brewing Company releases a brand-new beer downstairs at Banana Jam Cafe every Thursday.
Issued by Afro Caribbean Brewing Company · 15 July 2026
New release
Cosmic Dust joins the OC range
OC Brewery’s pale 6% hazy IPA is double dry hopped for tropical fruit, citrus and pineapple.
Issued by Optimum Craft Brewery · 3 July 2026
Seasonal release
Mystic Fig becomes a Doctrine seasonal
Doctrine has brought its 2.5% fig-leaf milk stout back as a seasonal beer after its 2023 festival debut.
Issued by Doctrine Brewing · 3 July 2026
New release
OC Brewery releases Extra Special Fool
The Randburg brewery’s new 5.6% ESB layers caramel, biscuit and toffee with traditional English hops.
Issued by Optimum Craft Brewery · 3 July 2026
Limited release
Wolves of Winter returns for 2026
Jack Black's seasonal oatmeal stout is back for winter with roasted malt, oatmeal and a limited national stockist run.
Issued by Jack Black's Brewing Company · 3 July 2026
Project update
Dark Arts opens nationwide online ordering
The Cape Town nomad project has put its five-beer launch range online with nationwide shipping.
Issued by Dark Arts Beer Project · 26 June 2026
Brewery update
Harper puts purpose at the centre of every pint
Harper Brewing’s rebuilt brewery site formalises its social-enterprise model and five-beer Johannesburg core range.
Issued by Harper Brewing Company · 25 June 2026
From the brewery
Brewhogs explains the science behind its medal-winning Pilsner
Brewhogs has published a detailed look at the fermentation, water chemistry, malt design and Saaz hop choices behind its Premium Pilsner.
Issued by Brewhogs Brewmaster · 23 June 2026
Limited release
Cosmic Hazy IPA lands at Clarens
Clarens Brewery’s 6% double-dry-hopped hazy IPA arrived on tap and in takeaway cans for a limited run.
Issued by Clarens Brewery · 19 June 2026
Barrel release
Soul Barrel releases Black Oil 2026
The annual 13% solera stout blends vintages from bourbon, whiskey and rum barrels in a limited 375ml release.
Issued by Soul Barrel Brewing Company · 12 June 2026
Collaboration release
Charlie’s Garage releases Double Vision
The Noordhoek brewery and The Biggest Little Beer Shop have teamed up on a juicy hazy double IPA.
Issued by Charlie’s Garage Craft Brewery · 8 June 2026
Community
A Pint for a Purpose backs the West Coast
Jack Black's latest Pint for a Purpose initiative supports Protect the West Coast and its environmental and community work.
Issued by Jack Black's Brewing Company · 5 June 2026
Brewery release
Brewhogs Black returns in a 440ml can
The Kyalami brewery has brought back its sessionable porter with layered malt, South African noble hops and a 440ml unpasteurised format.
Issued by Brewhogs Brewmaster · 3 June 2026
Awards
Inside Jack Black’s four African Beer Cup medals
The brewery team reflects on three silver medals, one bronze and the process discipline behind its 2026 results.
Issued by Jack Black's Brewing Company · 26 May 2026
New release
OC pairs mango with sorghum in a new sour
The 4.5% Mango Sorghum Sour brings ripe tropical fruit, earthy African grain and crisp acidity together.
Issued by Optimum Craft Brewery · 21 May 2026