The South African National Beer Trophy 2017 saw a huge increase in the number of craft beers on offer, a testament to thriving industry that our local brewers have built. With the number of craft breweries in South Africa increasing at an exponential rate, so we have access to an incredible number of styles of craft beers and it becomes more difficult to choose just which ones deserve awards!
The 2017 edition of the event saw more than double the entries over the 2016 edition, showing the great growth and interest in the local beer industry. 199 commercial beers from 64 breweries were entered this year.
We all have our personal favorites, however awards shows are important as they can bring some beers we’ve never tasted into the spotlight.
Here are your South African National Beer Trophy 2017 awards winners:
The Beer of the Year, and best Amber Trophy was awarded to:
Stellenbosch Brewing for their Hoenderhok Bock
The Best Light beer Trophy went for Darling Brewery – Bone Crusher
The Best Dark beer Trophy went for Woodstock Brewery – Sugarman
The Best Specialty beer Trophy was awarded to Devil’s Peak – Vannie Hout
The South African National Beer Trophy Gold medals 2017 are also awarded to
Brauhaus am Damm Brauhaus Dunkel
Cape Brewing Co CBC Pale Ale
Cape Brewing Co CBC Pilsner
Riot Beer Valve
Woodstock Brewery Hazy Daze
Tuk Tuk Microbrewery Pale Ale
Frasers Folly – Moer Koffie Stout
Mitchell’s Brewing – Bosun’s Pale ale
Mitchell’s Brewing – Old Wobly Strong Lager
Darling Brewery – Gypsy Mask
Clockwork Brewhouse – Schwarzbier German Lager
Hermanus Brewery – Old Harbour Lager
Robertson Brewing – Rhythm & Blues
Mad Giant – Killer Hop
Urban Brewing – Judas Peak
Devil’s Peak Brewing – Devil’s Peak Pale Ale
Devil’s Peak Brewing – Juicy Lucy IPA
Triggerfish Brewing – Apocalypse