ABOUT
Glen and Shaun have been good mates for over 30 years with Shaun even sharing a year in Glen’s carpentry business many years ago. They parted ways and Shaun went on to found a company that distributed cosmetic products while Glen continued with his carpentry.

After 30 long years they realised there was more to life than shampoo and wood and discovered the wonders of craft beer. Glen’s wish to have a brewery finally took hold in 2012 and 3 years down the line, you’re probably sipping on a Helles Lager while you read this (hopefully!).

Many years of beer drinking meant Shaun and Glen were nothing short of experts on the topic but soon learnt that the brewing process was a whole new challenge. With the prospect of sipping on their very own craft beer on the horizon, they overcame this hurdle by teaming up with brewmaster Jörg Finkeldy.

Jörg not only brings over 30 years of craft brewing experience, but he adds another dimension to the brewery and has been a huge influence on the brand that we’re establishing. We’d love to say that the passion and energy the three share for Berg River Brewery is evident in our beers, but no one really knows what that tastes like, so we’ll let you be the judge.

THE TAPROOM
The Taproom is the perfect front for our brewery. Built from the ground up by Glen, Shaun and the team, it is our home away from home and pride and joy.

The purpose of The Taproom is not solely sell beer, we see it as a place to share our enthusiasm about why we choose to do what we do, why it’s better than shampoo and wood and why you should share this enthusiasm with us. Whatever your interest in brewing, it always a place where you can relax, enjoy some great beers and interesting company.

BEERS

1. Halles Lager
A golden beer that is simply light, easy and more-ish. With a hoppy nose offering the traditional flavours of a lager, a long easy finish leaves you with an ingrained feeling of satisfaction. A crowd pleaser and taste-bud teaser, we present our Helles Lager.

2. Blonde Ale
A creamy, full-bodied ale to keep you warm. Roasted barley with tantalizing spicy aromas giving a bittersweet finish that will keep you coming back for more. This is one you will want to drink all day, Ladies and Gentlemen, the Blonde Ale.

3. Kristal Weizz
A touch of Bavaria – light, refreshing, low alcohol German-style deliciousness. Mastered in a traditional brewing method with barley, wheat malt, water, subtle fresh fruity hops, and ‘kristallklar’, this one will have you humming along to Beethoven while you watch Boris Becker and eat sauerkraut. All the way from the most German part of Paarl, ze Kristel Weizen.

4. Pale Ale
A flavourful beer with a warm amber colour topped by a thick head. It offers toasted malt fruity flavours hanging in a perfect balance with the bitterness and aromas of hops. Silky smooth. Let The Mermaid entice the adventurer out of you and embark on a journey you’ll return for time and time again as you relish every sip of our Pale Ale.

BUY ONLINE - buy their beers online at http://www.bergriverbrewery.co.za/shop/