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Beer Association South Africa BASA brings together b**r manufacturers in South Africa namely, CBASA, UNB, Heineken SA and SAB.

Big flavours, bold dreams, and serious local hustle 🙌From your friendly neighbourhood bottle store and corner tavern, to...
02/11/2026

Big flavours, bold dreams, and serious local hustle 🙌

From your friendly neighbourhood bottle store and corner tavern, to passionate independent craft brewers that are experimenting with new recipes, small businesses are the beating heart of our b**r community.

When you choose locally brewed b**r, you’re backing real entrepreneurs, supporting neighbourhood jobs, and keeping creativity alive and kicking. Let’s keep backing local business every step of the way.

Intervarsitybrew™️ 2026 brought together students from 18 universities to showcase their talent, creativity and passion ...
29/10/2026

Intervarsitybrew™️ 2026 brought together students from 18 universities to showcase their talent, creativity and passion for brewing.

Congratulations to the Central University of Technology (CUT), named Overall Champion University for 2026, and to Megan Gemmel of 1000 Hills Chef School, recipient of the Mentor of the Year Award.

As the main sponsor, the B**r Association of South Africa (BASA) is proud to support initiatives that develop emerging talent, encourage innovation and help shape the future of South Africa's brewing industry.

Ever wondered why your favourite low-alcohol or lighter b**r costs what it does? It all comes down to how it's taxed 💡🍻A...
29/10/2026

Ever wondered why your favourite low-alcohol or lighter b**r costs what it does? It all comes down to how it's taxed 💡🍻

Around the world, smart excise tax policies actively encourage mindful choices by taxing drinks based on alcohol volume - making low-alcohol options more appealing and affordable.

When our local tax laws support this kind of balance, it gives brewers the freedom to re-invest, innovate and gives you more great, lower-alcohol choices for every occasion.

**rIndustry

Quick trivia for your Tuesday: did you know b**r contributes around 1.3% to South Africa’s entire GDP? 🇿🇦📊That’s not jus...
27/10/2026

Quick trivia for your Tuesday: did you know b**r contributes around 1.3% to South Africa’s entire GDP? 🇿🇦📊

That’s not just a fancy stat on a spreadsheet - it represents tens of billions of Rands that are pumped into our local economy, year after year. From major infrastructure projects to vital public services, the taxes generated by our local b**r sector help keep the wheels of South Africa turning.

A resilient b**r industry means a stronger, more vibrant economy for all of us. Cheers to that!

Campus pride. Science, craft, and serious bragging rights. It’s almost time for 🍻🇿🇦Over the years, this competition ha...
23/10/2026

Campus pride. Science, craft, and serious bragging rights.
It’s almost time for 🍻🇿🇦

Over the years, this competition has built an incredible legacy, bringing our top universities together for an annual celebration of brewing excellence and fierce, friendly rivalry. What started as small campus trials has grown into South Africa’s benchmark inter-varsity brewing stage.

Will your alma mater take home the title on 24 October?
Drop your predictions below 👇

Where does the future of South African brewing begin? Right in the campus lab 🧪🌾We love backing because it takes stude...
22/10/2026

Where does the future of South African brewing begin? Right in the campus lab 🧪🌾

We love backing because it takes students out of straight to the brew. It gives tomorrow’s food scientists, engineers, and brewmasters direct access to industry legends, real-world brewing mentorship, and high-level judging standards.

For the b**r sector, it’s an incredible chance to discover fresh, emerging talent and watch bold new ideas come to life.

Big things are brewing on 23 and 24 October - stay tuned as we introduce the next wave of brewing masters!

Let’s chat tax for a minute - what happens to excise duties affects all of us? 💬🧾When excise taxes on b**r jump too high...
22/10/2026

Let’s chat tax for a minute - what happens to excise duties affects all of us? 💬🧾

When excise taxes on b**r jump too high above inflation, the squeeze is felt everywhere. Independent craft brewers and local producers face razor-thin margins, which puts small-business jobs and local investment at serious risk.

Even worse? When legally produced, quality-checked b**r becomes too expensive, it often pushes consumers toward dangerous, unregulated illicit alcohol. is pushing for fair, predictable tax policies that protect jobs, support legitimate brewers, and keep South Africans safe.

Get ready! South Africa’s ultimate varsity brewing showdown is right around the corner 🏆🎓On 23-24 October, top student b...
21/10/2026

Get ready! South Africa’s ultimate varsity brewing showdown is right around the corner 🏆🎓

On 23-24 October, top student brewing teams from across the country will battle it out at , and is thrilled to be back on board as an official sponsor!

This year, we’re putting a major spotlight on the Low & Non-Alcohol categories. Brewing a crisp, flavour-packed b**r with low or no alcohol is one of the toughest challenges in the game - and we can’t wait to see what these students brew!

**r **rInnovation

Next time you pop open a cold one, think about the incredible journey behind that first sip 🌾🍺B**r is so much more than ...
20/10/2026

Next time you pop open a cold one, think about the incredible journey behind that first sip 🌾🍺

B**r is so much more than a drink - it’s a massive economic lifeline that stretches across South Africa. From local barley and hop farmers to factory crews, truck drivers, packaging specialists, and neighbourhood tavern owners, the b**r value chain supports over 210 000 livelihoods.

For every single job inside a brewery, dozens more are created right across our communities. When the our local b**r industry thrives, everyday South African families thrive with it.

**rEconomy

“A competitive legal b**r market is not the problem to be solved. It is part of the solution,” says BASA Interim CEO Nir...
13/10/2026

“A competitive legal b**r market is not the problem to be solved. It is part of the solution,” says BASA Interim CEO Nirishi Trikamjee. By keeping legal b**r accessible as a lower-alcohol choice, we protect jobs and tax revenue alike.

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