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Beer Troopy Derrick Dos Santos, Peels HoneyOur journey TO THE TOP OF SANI starts with a honey tasting at Peel's Honey at Exit 99 Merrivale/Underberg just off the N3. Holger Meier talks to Derrick Dos Santos who tells us more about Peel's Honey, which was founded nearly a 100 years ago. The Peel's Honey shop offers authentic local products, a fantastic range of honey products, honey on tap and a tasting of 10+ different types of honey. We explore opportunities how Peels can collaborate with local craft brewers. https://peels.co.za/ beerexplorer #maluti #drakensberg #bucketlistdestination #podcast

2022-07-0126 min

Beer Troopy Keith McLintock - KEGTrackerHolger Meier and Keith McLintock talk about beer. Keith clearly loves beer and the beer community and he explains how that passion for craft resulted in the launch of KEGTracker. Neill is his local brewer: https://beerworld.co.za/niall-cook/Her recommends reading "So you want to start a brewery? : the Lagunitas story" by Tony Magee https://africa1lib.vip/book/3326239/c58202https://africanbeercup.com/https://kegtracker.co.za/https://beeroclock.co.za/https://kegstar.com/KEGTracker provides brewers with the data to make better decisions.Thank...

2022-06-0939 min

DrinksWorld Keith McLintock - KEGTrackerHolger Meier and Keith McLintock talk about beer. Keith clearly loves beer and the beer community and he explains how that passion for craft resulted in the launch of KEGTracker. Neill is his local brewer: https://beerworld.co.za/niall-cook/ Her recommends reading "So you want to start a brewery? : the Lagunitas story" by Tony Magee https://africa1lib.vip/book/3326239/c58202 https://africanbeercup.com/ https://kegtracker.co.za/ https://beeroclock.co.za/ https://kegstar.com/ KEGTracker provides brewers with the data to make better decisions. Thank...

2022-06-0939 min

DrinksWorld Luke Bartmann - African Brand CompanyLuke Bartmann is a South African entrepreneur, with more than 25 years experience in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG). Holger and Luke's paths crossed when Luke was heading up the Red Bull team in Durban. Luke then moved to Cape Town and later to Dubai. He then changed to Carlsberg in the UAE. In 2013 he started the African Brand Company an expert sourcing business based in Cape Town, South Africa. https://africanbrandcompany.com/ Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part...

2022-05-3100 min

Beer Troopy Arno Matthee - Lion Brewery, Sri LankaEx SAB brewer Arno Matthee, head brewer at Lion Brewery (Ceylon), joins Holger Meier and they talk about Sri Lanka, SAB and Arno's adventures as a brewer in Africa and now in South Asia. During his adventures with SAB Arno has visited more than 30 countries.Arno started his career at Polokwane, (the Pietersburg). After his training he went to Chamdor, followed by Butterworth and then Rosslyn, then back to Polokwane. Arno then left SAB, bought two liquor stores in Caledon. This bored him and when SAB contacted him again and he jumped to the opportunity and went...

2022-05-2845 min

DrinksWorld Arno Matthee - Lion Brewery, Sri LankaEx SAB brewer Arno Matthee, head brewer at Lion Brewery (Ceylon), joins Holger Meier and they talk about Sri Lanka, SAB and Arno's adventures as a brewer in Africa and now in South Asia. During his adventures with SAB Arno has visited more than 30 countries. Arno started his career at Polokwane, (the Pietersburg). After his training he went to Chamdor, followed by Butterworth and then Rosslyn, then back to Polokwane. Arno then left SAB, bought two liquor stores in Caledon. This bored him and when SAB contacted him again and he jumped to the opportunity and went...

2022-05-2845 min

DrinksWorld Andre Pienaar - Pienaar & Son Distilling Co.Andre Pienaar is the very creative distiller at Pienaar & Son, a small craft distillery located in the Silo District of Cape Town Harbour. Andre and Holger talk about the journey from the years in Roeland Street to the new location at Makers Landing and how this new location has allowed Andre to focus his attention on building a following for the distillery and shift his focus to servicing consumers directly via their online and retail stores. Lots of interesting lessons for brand owners and retailers. https://pienaarandson.co.za/ Suppliers: https://www.logichem.com/ http...

2022-05-1600 min

DrinksWorld Marius Botha - Hazeldean Brewing CompanyMarius Botha is the owner and brewer at Hazeldean Brewing Co. based on Hazeldean Valley farm in Pretoria east. Hazeldean Valley is a 100 hectare estate which offers mountain biking, trail running and a weekend market. http://www.hazeldeanvalley.co.za/ Marius talks to Holger Meier about realising his dream to building his own brewery and he shares how he managed to survive for the last 8 years, since giving up his corporate gig as engineer. He talks about the value of contract brewing for startups and they discuss the importance of (farmers) markets as incubators for new businesses...

2022-05-131h 00

Beer Troopy Marius Botha - Hazeldean Brewing CompanyMarius Botha is the owner and brewer at Hazeldean Brewing Co. based on Hazeldean Valley farm in Pretoria east. Hazeldean Valley is a 100 hectare estate which offers mountain biking, trail running and a weekend market. http://www.hazeldeanvalley.co.za/ Marius talks to Holger Meier about realising his dream to building his own brewery and he shares how he managed to survive for the last 8 years, since giving up his corporate gig as engineer. He talks about the value of contract brewing for startups and they discuss the importance of (farmers) markets as incubators for new businesses...

2022-05-131h 00

DrinksWorld Lorraine Immelman - Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits AwardsHolger Meier is joined by Lorraine Immelman to talk about The Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards which she founded in 1997. The competition was established to offer South African producers the opportunity of having their wines adjudicated locally by a highly experienced and respected panel of professionals from around the globe. Now, in its 24th year, the competition remains unique in South Africa, in that all judges are hand-picked wine experts, representing all seven continents. https://maiwsa.co.za/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-immelman-39994691/ https://www.drinksworld.co.za/cape-brandy-charles-withington/ Thank you for...

2022-04-0429 min

Beer Troopy Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela - Tolokazi Craft BeerApiwe Nxusani-Mawela joins Holger Meier in this episode and they talk about Apiwe’s journey, her first exposure to the craft beer industry, the challenges of starting a brewery in South Africa and the effects of the liquor lockdown on her businesses. Apiwe has a passion for uplifting and helping others, and she shares her future plans with us.Connect with her on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apiwe-nxusani-mawela-741bbb2bThank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community an...

2022-03-3044 min

DrinksWorld Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela - Tolokazi Craft BeerApiwe Nxusani-Mawela joins Holger Meier in this episode and they talk about Apiwe’s journey, her first exposure to the craft beer industry, the challenges of starting a brewery in South Africa and the effects of the liquor lockdown on her businesses. Apiwe has a passion for uplifting and helping others, and she shares her future plans with us. Connect with her on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apiwe-nxusani-mawela-741bbb2b Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community an...

2022-03-3044 min

Beer Troopy John Morrow - Mescan BreweryJohn Morrow, formerly from Notties Brewery, talks to Holger on a call from the west coast of Ireland. John moved about a year ago and share his journey with us.Very nice to catch up with John in this Episode.https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-philip-james-morrow-600799b3/https://www.mescanbrewery.com/Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/8zt2bBeerWorld is a...

2022-03-2524 min

DrinksWorld John Morrow - Mescan BreweryJohn Morrow, formerly from Notties Brewery, talks to Holger on a call from the west coast of Ireland. John moved about a year ago and share his journey with us. Very nice to catch up with John in this Episode. https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-philip-james-morrow-600799b3/ https://www.mescanbrewery.com/ Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/hyscef https://www.drinksworld.co...

2022-03-2524 min

DrinksWorld Roger Jorgensen - Procera GinRoger Jorgensen, Craft Spirit Pioneer, joins Holger Meier in this episode. Holger first visited Roger on his wine farm in Wellington around 2011. They discuss the early days of craft distilling in South Africa from potstill brandy to the rise of craft gin. His first brand was Savingnac, combining: SA, vine and Cognac. "Somewhere Science has to meet art to become craft." Roger is a passionate farmer and distiller and finds joy in seeing other people succeed. Roger became sought after as a consultant and eventually Roger had to choose between consulting and producing his own...

2022-03-2449 min

DrinksWorld Kavir Kissun - Global Beer MerchantToday Holger Meier is joined by Kavir Kissun, owner of Global Beer Merchant. They discuss Kavir’s business journey and his interest in beer. Kavir has a financial background and was first exposed to the beer business when he worked for SAB a few years ago. Kavir’s philosophy is that if he starts his own business, it must be in an industry that he enjoys! And I am very excited to hear that Kavir believes there is a market for good global beers in south africa. https://www.gbmafrica.co.za/ Thank you for list...

2022-03-1827 min

Beer Troopy Kavir Kissun - Global Beer MerchantToday Holger Meier is joined by Kavir Kissun, owner of Global Beer Merchant. They discuss Kavir’s business journey and his interest in beer. Kavir has a financial background and was first exposed to the beer business when he worked for SAB a few years ago. Kavir’s philosophy is that if he starts his own business, it must be in an industry that he enjoys! And I am very excited to hear that Kavir believes there is a market for good global beers in south africa.https://www.gbmafrica.co.za/Thank you for list...

2022-03-1827 min

Beer Troopy Brad Dinner - Rebel BreweryToday Holger Meier is joined by Brad Dinner. Brad manages the Rebel Brewery just outside Lusaka in Zambia. They discuss the excitement of starting craft brewing in a new market. Very exciting times!https://www.facebook.com/TheBreweryatBonanzahttps://cielaresort.comBeerWorld is a Podcast for Beer people in South Africa.Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/8zt2b

2022-03-1816 min

DrinksWorld Brad Dinner - Rebel BreweryToday Holger Meier is joined by Brad Dinner. Brad manages the Rebel Brewery just outside Lusaka in Zambia. They discuss the excitement of starting craft brewing in a new market. Very exciting times! https://www.facebook.com/TheBreweryatBonanza https://cielaresort.com Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/hyscef https://www.drinksworld.co.za/ DrinksWorld is a powerful community for business owners and...

2022-03-1816 min

DrinksWorld Wessel Pieterse - Secco Drink InfusionToday Holger Meier is joined by food scientist and entrepreneur, Wessel Pieterse, owner of Tastelab in Cape Town. He shares the key learnings from launching his first product, Secco Drink Infusion, which is now exported to more than 18 countries. https://tastelab.co.za/secco/ Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/hyscef Subscribe to our podcast at http://pod.link/drinksworld https://www...

2022-03-1729 min

Beer Troopy Greg Holtman - Flare BeveragesToday Holger Meier is joined by Greg Holtman, CEO of Flare Beverages - one of the oldest beer importers in South Africa. They discuss Greg’s business journey, his insights into the World of Beer, and more. Greg started importing Windhoek beer in 1987 and worked with the Nambrew brands for more than 20 years before they ended up with Brandhouse. Greg now imports Erdinger, Paulaner, Bitburg and Royal Dutch beers. Listen to this interesting part of SA beer history. Don’t miss this episode!http://www.flarebev.co.za/Thank you for listening to our stories here...

2022-03-1554 min

DrinksWorld Greg Holtman - Flare BeveragesToday Holger Meier is joined by Greg Holtman, CEO of Flare Beverages - one of the oldest beer importers in South Africa. They discuss Greg’s business journey, his insights into the World of Beer, and more. Greg started importing Windhoek beer in 1987 and worked with the Nambrew brands for more than 20 years before they ended up with Brandhouse. Greg now imports Erdinger, Paulaner, Bitburg and Royal Dutch beers. Listen to this interesting part of SA beer history. Don’t miss this episode! http://www.flarebev.co.za/ Thank you for listening to our stories here...

2022-03-1554 min

DrinksWorld Monica Du Preez, Qualican Contract Canning and PackingToday's guest is Monica du Preez, a veteran in the beverage industry. Monica runs Qualican Contract Canning and Packing, an automated beverage canning facility in Krugersdorp in Gauteng. Monica explains that there are many canning facilities in SA, what makes Qualican so unique is that it has an inline sleeving facility. That means the cans are filled and sealed and then washed before they go to the sleever. Other canning facilities can also fill sleeved cans but they are often damaged during the canning process. At Qualican the packaged can is spotless because they are sleeved right...

2022-02-1000 min

DrinksWorld JW Henning, Schoonspruit DistillersSchoonspruit Distillers was started by Ernst Henning in 1991, initially to make spirits for his entry level Totpak range, but today they manufacture some unique craft products. In this episode the founders son, JW Henning talks to us about they range of craft spirits. They produce a grain whiskey from maize grown on the farm and they also have a 10 hectares vineyard which allows them to make wine and brandy from their own grapes. But by far the most exciting addition to their business is the distilling of agave spirits which they distill from agave plants g...

2022-02-0924 min

DrinksWorld Graham and Alan Muir, Independent LiquorIn this episode we speak to Graham and Alan Muir from Independent Liquors in Kaya Sands. Independent Liquor SA started importing fun shooters from the Uk in 2004, in 2007 when Mike Erceg, the owner of the NZ based Independent Liquors died, the Muir’s started manufacturing and packing the products locally with a machine purpose built by Handi-Pak. Graham and Alan share some valuable lessons from their successful business. Graham’s top tip is: Do it yourself! Biggest challenge: cash flow. Growth is expensive! Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link were you can subsc...

2022-02-0700 min

DrinksWorld Susanne Schneider and Ashlin Bantom, Fynbos RevolutionSusanne Schneider, a German-born hospitality veteran with Michelin-star experience, first met the self-starting young South African Ashlin Bantom in 2015, when he applied for an assistant position at her western Cape restaurant, Springfield Easts. The Schneider's popular restaurant was one of gin pioneer, Lorna Scott's, first outlets, where busloads of German tourists enjoyed the popular Inverroche craft gin with their meals. What next? The lockdown forced the unlikely partners to team up and find a new way to make a living. The result Flower Power, a uniquely South African Vermouth. While Susanne focuses on establishing a...

2022-01-2124 min

DrinksWorld Shaun Gatonby, Spar EngageIn this episode we chat to Shaun Gatonby, managing director of Spar Engage, sales and merchandising agents for the Spar private label business. Before starting Spar Engage, Shaun worked for the Imana Foods' owned sales and merchandising company, Process Sales. Shaun takes time to explain the intricacies of the Spar private label business which was started by Bruce Hughes and the team at Monteagle and is now called Spar Encore. Spar Encore looks after the supply chain of the Spar private label products for the retailers. Spar Engage has three divisions, they have a team...

2021-12-1000 min

DrinksWorld Charles Withington, Cape BrandyAs promised Charles Withington is back and this time we are talking about Cape Brandy. After a 5 year effort by the Cape Brandy Distillers Guild, The term “Cape Brandy” may now be applied to labelling as the official descriptor. To be classified as a Cape Brandy, a brandy must be: Produced from grapes grown in the Cape Wine Regions of South Africa 100% Double Pot Still Distilled Minimum of 38% alcohol by volume Aged in Oak casks of less than 340 litres for a minimum of three years Quality certified by an independent body For more information about Cape...

2021-12-0625 min

DrinksWorld Peter de Villiers, The MOJO CompanyPeter de Villiers landed his first job at Gilbeys, the local arm of one of the worlds leading liquor company's, International Distillers & Vintners. He first worked in the stats department and later got his dream job managing brands like Coco Rico or Malibu as it is known today. Peter has many years experience running his own liquor company and in this interview he shares many valuable lessons with us. Peter pioneered the popular MOJO Jam Jar and has developed other popular brands like Black Widow Vodka and Vamanos. You can connect with the...

2021-12-0242 min

DrinksWorld Rob Heyns, The Beverage ClubWelcome to a new episode of DrinksWorld, where we celebrate and connect entrepreneurs in the beverage industry in South Africa. Rob Heyns is back for this episode. It is always fun to chat to Rob because his approach to business so different, he sees opportunities that no one else sees and then come up with really amazing concepts and products. This is not a stock standard bottle store, this is about enticing customers to try different things. There is a big gifting element, so the packaging is important, making it look pretty, making the unboxing...

2021-11-2434 min

DrinksWorld Holger's Imported Beer Report 2021With all the challenges of 2020 and 2021 we talk to a number of beer importers in South Africa to find out what beers are available to the trade.One of my contacts who is active on the continent says there is a massive shortage of cans, the price of barley is up 30% and shipping is up 90%. How do importers deal with that scenario. Some, certainly have already stopped importing... Join me as we chat to our community members.Flare Beverages imports Erdinger, Paulaner, Bitburger and Royal Dutch. The trade can contact them on 021 905 8163 or...

2021-11-1521 min

DrinksWorld Charles Withington, The Darling Wine ShopCharles Witingthon, the curator of the "Darling Brand" talks to us about his career with some of the top estates in the South African wine industry, about his experiences introducing South African wines to the export markets and about Darling where he now owns the popular Darling Wine Shop. We chat about the efficient railways in days gone by. Imagine shipping Oysters from Knysna or 100 cases of wine on todays railway. Charles teaches us about voorkamer, voorstoep and kakamakranka. A delightful episodeA Podcast with Holger Meier

2021-07-0839 min

DrinksWorld Hylton Smith, The Beverage EmporiumHylton Smith was part of the team that first introduced Windhoek beers to the Botswana market, he then moved to Durban and joined Ian and Peter Hoyer at Team Liquor Distributors to head up sales of Windhoek beers. Hylton recalls only selling a truckload of Windhoek in their first year, but only a short four years later they sold an interlink of Windhoek beers per day during the peak season. Then in 2004, thinking that they were well on their way to becoming a real player in the liquor industry, Namibian Breweries announced the formation of Brandhouse, a...

2021-07-0741 min

DrinksWorld Jason Neal, Nicholson SmithToday’s Guest is Jason Neal, owner of the Gauteng-based drinks distributor, Nicholson Smith, and creator of award-winning brands like Pandora’s Box wine range. Jason “grew” up in the liquor industry following in his father’s footsteps, who was Mr Ballantines Whiskey at Hiram Walker and later successfully start exporting SAB beers during the Meyer Kahn era.Jason started working at The Cellars of Hyde Park when he was only 16 years old, Jason started working at The Cellars of Hyde Park when he was only 16 years old, thereafter he cut his entrepreneurial teeth with a Sorghum Breweries...

2021-06-3040 min

DrinksWorld Reinhardt Paulsen, TheGinGuy.co.zaIn 2016 Reinhardt Paulsen discovered gin and his restaurant, Carbon Bistro, soon became the top gin bar in the Capital. After exiting the bistro, Reinhardt started TheGinGuy.co.za an online gin and speciality spirits site, which lists about 180 gins. The most exciting recent addition is Procera gin which is made by Roger Jorgenson in Kenya.Reinhardt not only supplies gin fanatics, but he also offers a delivery service to other liquor retailers. In this episode, we learn more about Reinhardt's latest project, TheGinGuy.com. With this new site, he will be able to ship South...

2021-06-1919 min

DrinksWorld Simone Musgrave, Musgrave SpiritsWe reconnect with Simone Musgrave, innovative craft gin pioneer, at the recent launch of the Jasmine Jagger limited edition Musgrave 11 event at Hillcrest Tops. In this episode Simone shares how this colab came about and how she is reviving her brand which like most premium products has been badly affected by the COVID-19 lockdowns.Links: Find a link to our previous interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AcXeHKeABqq6695siQdtqhttps://musgravespirits.comhttps://jasminejagger.comHillcrest Tops

2021-06-1719 min

DrinksWorld Rob Heyns, League of BeersIn this episode, Rob Heyns shares the news that they have bought League of Beers, the popular craft beer subscription business, back from Yuppiechef.com.

2021-06-1625 min

DrinksWorld Glenn Bryant, Six Dogs GinIn this episode, our guest is Craft Gin's favourite son, Glenn Bryant, co-owner of the Six Dog Distillery. Glenn shares their 5+ year journey with us. I have watched Glenn and his team closely over the last 5 years and love the way that these industry newcomers have focused on building relationships rather than rushing into outsourcing sales and distribution to third parties. A very good lesson for new brand owners. From sixdogs.co.za to sixdogs.comGlenn has always wanted to create a product that is good enough to become a global brand. Six Dogs...

2021-06-0335 min

DrinksWorld Carl Grossmann, Brackenhill DistilleryCarl Grossmann from Brackenhill Distillery in Waterfall, KwaZulu-Natal is our guest in this episode. I first met Carl when he was working on a project to import Malawi Gin. Carl fell in love with Malawi (Gin) when he was on an overland trip through that beautiful country. Malawi Gin is owned by a big conglomerate that did not want to grant exclusive distribution rights to anyone, so Carl moved on and now owns his own distillery.Carl uses ancient heritage grain varieties as a basis for their gin, vodka and whiskey. His packaging, logos and labels also...

2021-05-2730 min

DrinksWorld Elzette Kirstein, Majamela DistilleryWelcome to Drinksworld, a beverage industry podcast. Our guest is Elzette Marais owner and distiller of Majamela Distilleries in Polokwane. Polokwane is about 2 hours drive north of Tswane and about 2 hours drive from the Zimbabwe border. Polokwane is a thriving city that services the Limpopo province. Neels Marais started home distilling about 25 years ago. Recently his daughter Elzette caught the distilling bug and joined him in the little venture. Today Majemela is a fully licensed commercial distillery. The surrounding farmlands are very fertile and the father and daughter team distill whatever seasonal fruit they can get their hands on...

2021-05-2620 min

DrinksWorld Ryan Williams - Gydo.appA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger Meier Today's guest is Ryan Williams the founder of Gydo.app. Gydo is a app the enables you to buy a friend a beer at his favourite brewery or winery.

2020-02-2049 min

DrinksWorld Robert Greaves Mhoba RumA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger MeierHolger visits the Mhoba Rum Distillery on the Greaves Family Farm near Malelane Mhoba is a farm to bottle, hand-made sugarcane rum made on the Greaves Family Farm near Malelane in the Lowveld.After trying to market and promote Mhoba in South Africa, the bulk of the Mhoba Rum is now exported to France. La Maison du Whisky, Mhoba’s partner is also the sole distributor of major whisky brands such as The Dalmore, Jura, Compass Box and Nikka.Listen to my podcast interview with Robert Gr...

2019-12-1041 min

DrinksWorld Tanya Cruse - Gin & CoA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger Meier Holger visits Tanya Cruse at her new concept store, Gin & Co in the Casterbridge Centre in White River. Gin & Co is the home of Dollie Gin and Rottcher Winery. Gin & Co offers gin tastings as well as retail sales of local craft gin and rums.

2019-11-1916 min

DrinksWorld Dario Scilipoti - Bluebird Coffee RoasteryA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger MeierDario Scilipoti, the founder of Bluebird Coffee Roastery is our guest today.Bluebird Coffee Roastery was awarded the coveted Best New Roastery award at the prestigious FNB Coffee Magazine gala event recently.Dario talks about his journey and explains the technical aspects of roasting coffee. Coffee supply chain is very complicated and not very transparent. Dario hopes to change this.The way that coffee is being traded around the world is really unsustainable. Coffee is often traded at below the cost price. The commodity...

2019-10-3044 min

DrinksWorld Rob Heyns - Puts cool craft stuff in a box and then ships it!Rob Heyns is back, and explains to us how he is helping retailers find interesting solutions for their problems. We talk about getting funding and raising capital. Rob shares his vision about creating a canning "ecosystem" for his latest business, the TinyKeg mobile canning business. Variety at a good price rather than quantity at a good price, is the motto! Watch Building A Brand: https://youtu.be/mxgOY2Ms-YI

2019-10-2146 min

DrinksWorld John Murray - International Cider MakerA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger MeierPodcasting time with John M Murray. John's long career in cider making has taken him to 83 countries around the world. John worked for HP Bulmer, once the world largest cider maker, for forty years. In the 1980's John opened a cider mill in Elgin and in the late 1990's he was part of the team that opened the Bulmer SA cider plant in Centurion (situated next to the old Bavaria Brau brewery).

2019-10-0349 min

DrinksWorld Sean Wakeford - BierfasslA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger MeierSean Wakeford one of Holger's oldest industry friends is a guest in this episode. We take a walk down memory lane, from the days at the Crossways Hotel to Bierfassl were he has just celebrated his 20th year anniversary. Stubbornly unique, makes it stand out and difficult to copy and difficult to compete. There must be a reason for people to visit your outlet. What makes your outlet unique. Next time you visit the Bierfassl ask for an Eisbein, a Erdinger Weissbier and a Kleiner Keiler or a...

2019-10-0228 min

DrinksWorld Alwyn Liebenberg - Lieben Wine and GinA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger MeierOur guest Alwyn Liebenberg studied transport economics at University and then worked in the distribution department of SAB Polokwane.Alwyn has a passion for port and wines. He has made many trips to Portugal and has worked at numerous distillers and wine businesses.Alwyn believes blending is the key to making great products and believes he learned this valuable lesson from the Portugese. Alwyn takes us on adventure of starting a bootstrapping wine and gin adventure.Alwyn sees himself as the Uber of winemaking...

2019-09-3041 min

DrinksWorld Jan-Nico Coetzee - Meander Fine WinesA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger MeierWe caught up with Jan-Nico Coetzee, KwaZulu-Natal's favourite wine ou, before his move back to the Cape. We talk wine, craft beer and gin with Jan-Nico. Jan-Nico proudly tells us about the progress the local Kzn wine farms are making.

2019-09-1154 min

DrinksWorld Louis Peters - Sales Development Manager Africa and AdventurerA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger MeierFrom South Sudan to Cambodia, our guest, Louis Peters, loves working with beer sales teams. Louis started his beer career as a SAB sales rep east of Pretoria, but soon was appointed to his dream and was responsible for training sales teams for SAB all over Africa. From Tanzania to war-torn South Sudan, and selling traditional beer in Botswana and Kwa-Zulu Natal, Louis is a hands on sales expert and adventurer who even sold wine in Ethiopia. Another call from the SAB old boys club and Louis was off to...

2019-09-091h 01

DrinksWorld Dirk Prinsloo - Floating Dutchman RumA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger MeierDirk Prinsloo is the distiller of Floating Dutchman Rum. Floating Dutchman Rum is distilled at Frankenstill Distillery based at Triggerfish Brewing in Somerset West. Dirk explains, in detail, how he distills his rum using locally sourced ingredients and then rests the rum in locally sourced red wine barrels.Rum is a very interesting spirit, but it is still a very young spirit in South Africa, so look out for some exciting stuff in the next few years.Someone needs to start a TIKI Bar....

2019-09-0628 min

DrinksWorld Tony da Costa - Liquor City ClaremontA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger MeierListen to Tony da Costa owner of Liquor City Claremont, one of my favourite speciality liquor stores in South Africa. Tony does so much of what we stand for and teach at DrinksBiz.Tony da Costa opened his little Liquor City Claremont and an OK store only 7 years ago. From the beginning Tony focused on service and on being different. Tony’s team has a tremendous amount of product knowledge and always try use their knowledge to help and up-sell their customers. From the start Tony did not wa...

2019-09-0432 min

DrinksWorld Simon von Witt - Distillers UnionA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger Meier Today's guest is craft gin pioneer, Simon von Witt, who started making liqueurs after enjoying aperitifs in Italy. His first taste of Inverroche Gin inspired him to start experimenting with Gin. Simon founded the Woodstock Gin Co which he sold to E Snell & Co and he is now working on a range of new brands for Distillers Union, his new distillery.

2019-08-2921 min

DrinksWorld Bryce Kennard - Copper Republic Distilling CoA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger MeierInteresting conversation with Bryce Kennard, the founder of Copper Republic Distilling Co. Bryce a former pub owner who started his beverage career exporting cheap spirits into Africa has made a complete turnaround now makes super-premium spirits with awesome packaging.

2019-08-2656 min

DrinksWorld Ludgero da Cruz - Covert DistributorsA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger Meier Unofficial ambassador of Brazil's national cocktail, Ludgero Da Cruz, master salesman and storyteller, joins us in this episode of the DrinksBiz Podcast. Ludgero is a veteran of the Beverage Industry and one of the founders of Covert Distributions, importers of Arbikie Distillery's range, Cachaça da Tulha and Richland Rum.

2019-08-2357 min

DrinksWorld Kaspar Hagedorn – Knut Hansen Dry GinA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger Meier Kasper Hagedorn, one of the founders of Knut Hansen Dry Gin, joins us on this episode of the DrinksBiz Podcast, from Munich. Kasper shares his journey of starting a world class gin brand in Germany in the beautiful stoneware bottle with the picture of the famous Hamburg sailor. Knut Hansen is now available in more than 15 countries, including South Africa.Kasper tells us that they were able to outsource most parts of the business. Just last our last guest, Grant McMurray from Zululand Distilling Co, Kasper and Martin have just...

2019-08-2138 min

DrinksWorld Grant McMurray - Zululand DistilleryA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger MeierGrant McMurray, the founder of Zululand Distillery, joins us in this show. Grant is a successful entrepreneur who started a distillery as a way to add value to his sugarcane crop. Grant talks to us about his essential oils business, SOIL and the challenges they have had launching Tapanga Rum.

2019-08-1935 min

DrinksWorld Trevor Bruns - Whisler RumA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger Meier Philosophy of rum Whistling your own tune. Like all good stories this story starts sipping a poor rum.South Africans had very little access to rum culture. It’s great to know that we now have 8 distilleries that focus on producing rum.THE RULES FOR AFRICAN STYLE RUM The rum must be distilled, aged and matured in Africa, Only use equipment designed and manufactured by Africans, Distilled by a born and bred African master distiller, Distilled using only African sourced sugar cane and sugar cane byproducts, Distilled to no...

2019-08-1648 min

DrinksWorld Inacio de Gouveia - Woodstock DirectA Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger Meier Inacio de Gouveia manages Woodstock direct, a craft beer and gin wholesaler and Woodstock Liquors, a specialist liquor retailer in the heart of Woodstock, Cape Town. Inacio shares his journey from working in bars and restaurants in London and Cape Town, to working as a sales rep and eventually starting a distribution and retail business. Inacio is a great supporter of the craft industry.

2019-08-1425 min

DrinksWorld Aslina Wines by Ntsiki BiyelaIn today's show we talk to Ntsiki Biyela. Ntsiki Biyela grew up in Mahlabathini, a small rural village in northern KwaZulu-Natal, not far from where I grew up on the edge of the Pongola River on the northern border of KwaZulu-Natal. Ntsiki was awarded an SAA scholarship to study at Stellenbosch University. Ntsiki shares her journey of studying at an Afrikaans university, to become the first black female wine maker in South Africa.

2019-08-0722 min

DrinksWorld Sean O'Connor - Mindful Drinking FestivalIs Mindful Drinking the “Next Big Thing”? Sean O’Connor the organiser of the Mindful Drinking Festival agrees with me. We both think the low and non alcoholic drinks category is something that retailers have to watch out for. Find out more about Sean and his event at https://www.mindfuldrinking.co.za/

2019-08-0619 min

DrinksWorld Yvonne Bittmann-Steyn, distributor of South African craft gin in GermanyIn today's show we are joined by Yvonne Bittman-Steyn, the German importer of Inverroche Gin. Yvonne has been a supporter of Inverroche Gin since she first saw the product at the Wine Village in Hermanus. Yvonne's family business, Südafrika Genuss, has been importing Inverroche Gin since 2011. For more information about Südafrika Genuss visit: https://suedafrika-genuss.de/ and to find out more about Susanne Schneider and Springfontein Eats visit: http://www.springfontein.co.za/content/springfontein-eats

2019-08-0520 min

DrinksWorld Lorna Scott - Inverroche DistilleryIn today's show we are joined by Lorna Scott, founder of Inverroche Distillery. We talk to Lorna about her journey and about the news that Pernod Ricard has acquired a share in the business.A Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger Meier

2019-07-3140 min

DrinksWorld [Best of] Myles Oelofse - How to import beer in South Africa?A Beverage Industry Podcast with Holger MeierToday's questions is: How to import beer into South Africa. Myles Oelofse of Nordic Craft imports Mikkeller beer from Denmark. Holger asked Myles to help answer the question, as he has just been through the whole process. Myles recommends starting the process with obtaining the NLA (National Liquor Authority) distributors licence from the DTI in Pretoria. He further explains how the new tariff code procedure has been changed by SARS. Importers now need a tariff code.Myles is married to a Dane and studied in Copenhagen where he...

2019-07-3132 min

DrinksWorld Llewellyn Devereaux - Saving us from HangoversIn this episode we meet the founders of Lohocla at The Landmark in Bryanston. These three young and dynamic entrepreneurs have been working to rid the world of hangovers since 2013. Holger gets a chance to taste the "LifeSaver".Lohocla™ (alcohol spelt backwards) is the world's first premium anti-hangover shooter. Its best to consume Lohocla after the party/before you sleep for the best results in preventing hangover symptoms, but we know people forget, so it can also be drank in the morning and sometimes some serious people might need to drink both before they sleep and when they...

2019-03-3157 min

DrinksWorld Hendre' Barnard - DistilliqueToday's guest is Hendre' Barnard, Training and Marketing Manager at Distillique. https://www.facebook.com/hendre.barnard Southern African Craft Distilling Institute www.sacdi.co.za Distillique Beverages www.distillique.co.za

2019-03-141h 10

DrinksWorld Mark Taverner, The Moonshine Man - Silver Creek DistilleryGET YOUR SHINE ON! In this Podcast we head West. And hidden deep inside an old abandoned Mine building we find The Moonshine Man, Mark Taverner.Let's learn more about Moonshine. We visit Silver Creek Craft Distillery and talk Moonshine with the Moonshine Man, Mark Taverner, who studied at Moonshine University and named his Craft Distillery after the Silver Creek Mountain Band (with permission). Subscribe to our podcast holger.co.za/podcast

2019-03-0457 min

DrinksWorld Jacqueline Grobler - Ginifer Gin030 Jacqueline GroblerIn this podcast Jacqueline Grobler shares the story of how she ends up in the Gin and alcohol business with . The journey takes us from her backyard to a state of the art distillery in Johannesburg.If you ever get the opportunity to visit Angel Heart in Linbro Park you must do so. Jax has an amazing set up and lots of passion for the industry. Thanks Jacqueline, you are always a great host!

2019-02-0357 min

DrinksWorld Michael Olivier - www.michaelolivier.co.zaToday we have Michael Olivier, South Africa's much loved wine and food commentator on the show. (https://www.michaelolivier.co.za) (https://www.instagram.com/manmetdiepan)

2018-12-1042 min

DrinksWorld Andre van Heerden - Duke GinEpisode NotesAndre van Heerden bought a farm to allow his wife to start a rose garden, which is now a successful farm, lodge, restaurant, distillery and farm stall.

2018-11-2846 min

DrinksWorld João Fernandes De Jesus - Camperdown SupersparEpisode NotesJoão Fernandes De Jesus started working in Camperdown Bottles Store at the tender age of 12. And today João still works there but now there is a Superspar, a Tops and a shopping centre, N3 City. Listen to João's journey and his plans with N3 City.

2018-10-1927 min

DrinksWorld Jose De Sousa - Cool ProductsJose de Souza from Cool Products in Pinetown is our guest today. Jose tells us how he started a night club and ended up owning a liquor company.

2017-11-1724 min

DrinksWorld Peter Hoyer - Windhoek Beer ImporterPeter started working in the bottling and blending facility behind, what we today know as Liberty Liquor Argyle Road. Peter's grandfather was a director of E Snell & Co and his father, a charted accountant, owned Montana Cellars before it became Liberty Liquors. The Hoyers started importing and distributing Windhoek Beers in 1993. Peter is now semi-retired but looking forward to a new adventure in the liquor industry.

2017-11-1446 min

DrinksWorld Johannes le Roux - The Duchess Virgin Gin & TonicJohannes is the founder of Brannas Draught and The Duchess.

2017-11-0635 min

DrinksWorld Rolf Zeitvogel - Triple Three Estate DistilleryWe continue our series on beverage entrepreneurs and we talk to Rolf Zeitvogel, Cellar Master & Managing Director at Blaauwklippen Vineyards and Master Distiller & Managing Director of Triple Three Estate Distillery.

2017-11-0655 min

DrinksWorld Rob Heyns - The League of BeersIn our current series on drinks entrepreneurs, we talk to Rob Heyns founder of The League of Beers.Rob talks to us about his love for entrepreneurship and how he started The League of Beers, sold it to Yuppiechef and how they struggled to turn this eCommerce venture into a profitable business.In Rob's latest project he launches Sugarbird Fynbos Gin with a crowdfunding project on Thundafund.

2017-11-0544 min

DrinksWorld Trevor Gerntholz - The Old Potter's Inn BreweryBiertjies en Niertjies with Trevor. A nephrologist during the week, Trevor retreats to Greyton on weekends to brew beer.

2017-11-0347 min

DrinksWorld HRH Luitpold Prince of Bavaria - Schlossbrauerei KaltenbergToday's guest is HRH Luitpold Prinz von Bayern, the great-grandson of the last King of Bavaria, Ludwig III, and the CEO of König Ludwig GmbH & Co. KG Schloßbrauerei Kaltenberg The Wittelsbach's, one of the oldest royal families in Germany, ruled Bavaria for more than 700 years.

2017-11-0135 min

DrinksWorld Chris Schädle - Siggi's German Restaurant and BarChris Schädle is a German trained chef and owner of Siggi's German Restaurant and Bar in Salt Rock, Kwa Zulu-Natal.Born in Germany, Chris grew up on the East Rand, attended a chef school in Munich and then worked at the family owned Wartburger Hof Hotel

2017-10-2556 min

DrinksWorld Florian Leykauf - Bavarian Beer CultureHolger chat’s to Florian Leykauf about beer culture and in particular about German beer culture, focusing on beer culture in Florian’s hometown of Munich.The most important beer style in Munich is Helles and the Augustines Helles being the local favouri

2017-10-1856 min

Beer Troopy Florian Leykauf - Bavarian Beer CultureHolger chat’s to Florian Leykauf about beer culture and in particular about German beer culture, focusing on beer culture in Florian’s hometown of Munich.The most important beer style in Munich is Helles and the Augustines Helles being the local favourite.Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/8zt2b

2017-10-1856 min

DrinksWorld Myles Oelofse - Lessons in importing beer into South AfricaToday's questions in the ask Holger show is: How to import beer into South Africa. Myles Oelofse of Nordic Craft imports Mikkeller beer from Denmark. Holger asked Myles to help answer the question, as he has just been through the whole process.

2017-10-1732 min

DrinksWorld Gary Amstutz - SA's eCommerce VeteranHolger Meier and Gary Amstutz discuss online retailing. Gary is the founder of Rubberstampsa.co.za and many other successful retail sites. Gary started his retailer in 2005.

2017-10-1654 min

DrinksWorld Andrew Rall - Distillery 031Today Holger talks to Andrew Rall founder of KwaZulu-Natal's first micro distillery, Distillery 031 in The Foundry, 43 Station Road, Durban.Andrew tells us about how he started the distillery and about his urban renewal project at The Foundry.

2017-10-151h 04

DrinksWorld Lauren Hendrie - Midlands DistilleryToday's guest is Lauren Hendrie from Midlands Distillery in Crammond. Angelo and Lauren started the distillery in 2016 and they have just received their license and they have just launched their Bootlegger Moonshine.

2017-10-1236 min

DrinksWorld Trevor Maarschalk - 1000 Hills Brewing CompanyToday we chat with Trevor Maarschalk, the new owner of the 1000 Hill Chef School and the 1000 Hills Brewery.The Brewery and Deli are open: Friday to Sunday from 08:00 to 16:30. Find them at 4 Wootton Ave, Bothas HillOther breweries to visit in Durban include:Robsonson's Brewery on Point That Brewing Company in Station Road Standeaven Brewery at the Shongweni Market Toti Brewing Company

2017-10-1032 min

DrinksWorld Rob Riedlinger - Monk MediaRob Riedlinger has been printing and publishing books for over 20 years. Rob was key in getting The Beer Book published.Rob and Holger Chat about publishing, new media and digital marketing.

2017-09-2656 min

DrinksWorld Hanneli van der Merwe + Chris Wium - Barker & QuinIn today’s show, we chat to Hanneli van der Merwe + Chris Wium the founders and owners of Quin Finest Indian Tonic Water. Hanneli tells us how to make your own tonic and how she started this new drinks company.

2017-09-071h 24

DrinksWorld Warren Harries-Jones - Dragon Ginger BeerHolger talks to Warren Harries-Jones founder of Dragon Fiery Ginger Beer. Warren is an engineer as well as a charted accountant. Warren started Dragon Ginger in his kitchen in Melkbos in 2011. The brand is now available in most decent bottle stores and pubs. Warren and Marco have just returned from a successful trip to Europe and have returned with some export orders.

2017-08-251h 05

DrinksWorld Delron Buckley - International Football StarTalking Fussball, Bundesliga, Bafana and a bit of Weissbier with Delron Buckley. Oh and the new book... "Delron Buckley My Life"

2017-06-0540 min

DrinksWorld Kieran Treacy - Zambezi BeveragesFrom selling Computer hardware to selling Zambezi Lager. We chat to Kieran Tracy, who started Zambezi Beverages in 1991/2 just when National Breweries started making Zambezi Lager.Kieran distributed brands like Zambezi, Two Dogs with Mike Hayesman, Sol, Bollingers.Hear how Kieran managed to sell a 30 - 40 containers of Zambezi Lager when the Taverner’s Association had a dispute with SAB, which lead to a boycott of SAB products during the December 1993 period.We chat about the Africa Pack from SAB.Kieran then started importing Seltzer, an Icelandic water in a clear ca...

2017-05-2932 min

DrinksWorld Robert Mitchell - KEG & ThistleIn todays show Holger chats to Robert Mitchell, who was involved in a number of landmark restaurants and pubs in South Africa, including The Kegs, Joe Kools, Billy The BUMS, Stokers Arms, The Firkin, Waxy O'Connors, Station Masters and Old Main Brewery.

2017-05-1945 min

DrinksWorld Graeme "Surfing" Bird - Poison City BrewingDurban Poison is a finger in the face of conformity. “Amongst the iconic South African Cities, Durban is the ugly sister, less beautiful than Cape Town and poorer than Johannesburg, but this edgy industrial city, near the beach and by the country, is in its own way beautiful amongst the sisters, she’s the keeper.” Poison City is a lifestyle brand built around Durban and its surfing lifestyle. Poison City: Holger talks to Graeme "Surfing" Bird from Poison City Brewing about what makes Durban famous: Is it the harbour, Johnny’s Chip & Cheese Roti's...

2017-05-111h 08

Beer Troopy Graeme "Surfing" Bird - Poison City BrewingDurban Poison is a finger in the face of conformity. “Amongst the iconic South African Cities, Durban is the ugly sister, less beautiful than Cape Town and poorer than Johannesburg, but this edgy industrial city, near the beach and by the country, is in its own way beautiful amongst the sisters, she’s the keeper.” Poison City is a lifestyle brand built around Durban and its surfing lifestyle. Poison City: Holger talks to Graeme "Surfing" Bird from Poison City Brewing about what makes Durban famous: Is it the harbour, Johnny’s Chip & Cheese Roti's...

2017-05-111h 08

DrinksWorld Simone Musgrave, Musgrave GinSimone Musgrave We chat with Simone, the founder of Musgrave Gin. Musgrave currently has two gins: Musgrave 11 the original Musgrave Gin is all about Africa & spices born out of the flavours and history of Africa and its ancient spice route. Musgrave Pink Gin has all of the spice and flavour of Musgrave 11 but is toned down to be gentler and less spicy and to bring out the floral of the rosehips and the infused rosewater. Simone is a pro at developing brands - she has taken craft gin to the next level. Simone...

2017-05-0424 min

DrinksWorld Manfred Haf - Intercontinental BreweriesWe chat with Manfred Haf who worked for Dr Anton Rupert’s Rembrandt Group selling tobacco products, Intercontinental Breweries. IC brands included Kronenbrau 1308, Heidelberg, Sportsman Lager & Colt 45. The Beer war of the 70’s lasted for about 7 years, before IC was sold to SAB in return for a controlling share in Stellenbosch Farmers Winery. Manfred tells how SAB dominated the market and how they managed to capture a significant portion of the market in South Africa. IC got a lot of exposure with their Clydesdale horse wagons. In 1980’s Manfred helped Namibian Breweries open depots in Johann...

2017-04-271h 00

DrinksWorld Lucy Beard - Hope on HopkinsIn this episode Holger chats to Lucy Beard from Hope on Hopkins. Hope on Hopkins is Cape Towns first artisanal distillery. Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link were you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content Subscribe to our podcast at http://pod.link/drinksworld https://www.drinksworld.co.za/ DrinksWorld is a powerful network for business owners and professionals in the beverage industry.

2017-04-1840 min

DrinksWorld Alan Melville - The Red Rock Brewing CompanyIn this show I chat with Alan Melville, founder and Managing Director of The Red Rock Brewing Company. Alan has worked for SAB as a strategist and now runs Red Rock, the biggest micro brewery in South Africa. Being the biggest does not make you the best.

2017-04-121h 19

Beer Troopy Peter Dean, Notties BreweryPeter Dean and his family own the Rawdons Hotel and The Nottingham Road Craft Brewery. They are celebrating the Pig's 21st birthday this year. Holger & Peter's paths crossed in 1999 when Peter needed a light lager for the Bierfassl. Thank you for listening to our stories here online. Here is a link where you can subscribe to become part of our community and be notified when we upload our latest content: http://eepurl.com/8zt2b

2017-03-2134 min

DrinksWorld Peter Dean - Nottingham Road Brewing CoPeter Dean and his family own the Rawdons Hotel and The Nottingham Road Craft Brewery. They are celebrating the Pig's 21st birthday this year. Holger & Peter's paths crossed in 1999 when Peter needed a light lager for the Bierfassl.

2017-03-2134 min