We are thrilled to announce the Rhodes Brewing Co as an event partner for 2020.
The Rhodes Brewing Co recently opened its doors in our picturesque little village of Rhodes.
Founded by Johann Swanepoel in 2019, it aims to supply quality craft beer to the local Rhodes community and surrounds, as well as to tourists visiting the district.
They have launched three beers:
Blizzard Blonde
This golden blonde ale is a delicious session beer for long summer evenings. It is packed with flavour and has a wonderful hoppy finish.
Residents of Rhodes are all used to squalls, howling winds and icy snowstorms.
But the freak blizzard on 1 January 2011 took everyone by surprise.
This Brilliantly Balanced Blonde Ale is equally surprising in flavour, aromas and hoppy goodness.
Like a freak snow storm. Totally unexpected in South Africa…
Yip, in the middle of summer.
Avalanche Ale
An Irish style red ale with a refreshing , lightly hopped and malty flavour and a clean finish.
This Ridiculously Remarkable Red Ale is dedicated to the avalanche of 1893.
Legend has it that two farm workers and a Rhodes local were caught in this freak incident.
Apparently it happened close to the Lesotho border near Mavis bank.
Amazingly, all 3 men got away scot-free, apart from a few bruised egos and a story no-one believes.
Blackout Stout
Aimed at the long Rhodes winter months with an irresistibly smooth texture and rich, roasted chocolate flavours.
Rhodes is no stranger to power failures and blackouts.
The weather here has always wreaked havoc with the electricity supply - long before load shedding became a thing.
So this Splendidly Superior Stout Beer commemorates the three week blackout of 1922.
Remember, any day without electricity is the perfect excuse for a few pints of Blackout Stout.
We extend a heady, frothy welcome to the Rhodes Brewing Co and we are pretty sure many of our participants, crew and visitors will enjoy visiting your brewery.
