Recipes Drinks
3 fresh takes on the classic gin and tonic
Summer is finally here and that means long afternoons languishing by the pool with an ice cold drink in hand. We’ve given the classic gin and tonic a fresh and simple twist using three different flavour combinations: grapefruit and thyme,... Continue reading
A Durban inspired dark lager lamb bunny chow
No city in South Africa makes a bunny chow quite as well as Durban does. There is something about the way they perfectly balance the heat and spices, with just the right amount of bread to soak up all the flavours. This... Continue reading
Beer, chilli & bacon caramelised nuts
Beer and nuts are a pairing as old as time. Our version of beer nuts takes this humble pairing to a whole new level with this moreish combination of chilli, bacon, sugar and lager (okay, yes the first time we... Continue reading
27 wild ways to take your hot chocolate from tasty to tweet-worthy
We’re doing our level best to celebrate the best of winter this month, which gives us a lot of days to make heartwarming cups of hot chocolate. But why stick with one method when there are clearly so many delicious... Continue reading
Spiced infused craft mulled cider
Mulled cider is a great alternative to mulled wine, bringing winter warmth into your home with this quick and easy hot drink. We’ve thankfully got more and more options of great ciders in South Africa today, and they’re all really... Continue reading
Lamb burgers with Alliance amber ale
There is something seriously delicious about hashing up your own lamb burgers and pairing them with aptly selected craft beers. We whipped up this recipe for a lamb burger, that was born to be paired with a bottle of Citizen... Continue reading
Peanut butter & jam chicken wings with blue cheese dipping sauce
It sounds like a strange combination, but think about it. A spicy, nutty sauce with just a hint of sweetness, that is caramelised onto the tastiest part of the chicken. These wings also hold the perfect amount of heat, to give you that... Continue reading
A toasted seed banana beer bread to ruin all others
We are taking this tea-time classic to new heights. La Trappe Blond beer and banana bread are the perfect pairing because of the blond beer having notes of bread, banana and honey. The bread is packed with honey, seeds, banana flavour, and all things... Continue reading
How to enjoy smoothies in winter and two wholesome recipes
With winter in full swing all we really want to consume are brownies, cheese-laden pastas and bread slathered in butters and jams while sitting as close to the fire as humanly possible. But keeping our health in check is certainly important.... Continue reading
7 complete steps on how to create the ultimate craft beer tasting at home
Many craft beer breweries allow you to pop in and get a professional tasting under your belt, to get a better understanding of what you’re actually drinking and how complex and diverse these beers can be. It’s pretty cool to think... Continue reading