Brews & Beginners: Learn to Homebrew at BeerEx Africa’s Workshop at Makers Landing

If you’ve ever sipped a beer and thought, “I could totally make this,” now’s your chance to prove it—without flooding your kitchen or setting off the smoke alarm.

As part of BeerEx Africa 2025, the Beginner Homebrewing Workshop is hopping into Makers Landing on Saturday, May 24 from 09:00 to 13:00, and it’s brewed just right for curious first-timers.

Whether you’re a craft beer nerd, a DIY fanatic, or just love a good excuse to wear an apron and play with yeast, this hands-on workshop is your golden ticket into the brewing world.

Learn the basics from pros, get your hands dirty (in a good, malty way), and walk away with enough knowledge to start your own small-scale beer empire—or at least impress your friends at your next braai.

🍺 What you’ll learn:

  • The ABCs of brewing (and why temperature is everything)

  • Equipment essentials—no, you don’t need a garage full of gadgets

  • How to make beer styles that actually taste like beer

  • Pro tips to avoid rookie mistakes (like exploding bottles—yep, it’s a thing)

💰 Cost: From R490
📍 Where: Makers Landing, Cape Town
🕘 When: Saturday, 24 May | 09:00 – 13:00
🎟️ Note: You must have a valid BeerEx Africa ticket to attend this workshop.
👉 Book here

BeerEx Africa is more than just a beer conference—it’s a full-on frothy experience with seminars, tastings, beer launches, and even food and beer pairing dinners. This workshop is just one flavorful slice of the action.

So, if you’ve got a love for lagers and a curiosity for craft, come on down to Makers Landing and take your first step into homebrewing greatness.

Spoiler: your future self is already toasting you.

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