Dubbed the biggest awards show of the year, Kfm 94.5 invited the people of Cape Town to vote across 30 categories for the 2022 Best of the Cape Awards. No funny business, just you choosing the Mother City’s finest. And Cape {town} Etc is adding to the gees by proudly supporting each winner.
Stay tuned: over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing a full feature story on each of your favourites. Ready to crack open a cold one? This is Cape Town’s ‘Best Local Craft Beer’:
Best Local Craft Beer: Devil’s Peak Beer Company
Cracking a cold one whilst experiencing Cape Town’s finest offerings makes everything that much sweeter. And Devil’s Peak Beer Company has a craft for every occasion.
Whether it’s quenching your thirst after a lekker hike, bike or Mother City adventure, or settling down to watch Cape Town’s skies burn on a late Summer afternoon, Devil’s Peak is the perfect partner.
A beer revolution:
From the first sip back in 2012, Devil’s Peak has widened its range of offerings with a core mission to stand out among the myriad of beer producers. Now, it’s one of the Mother City’s most adored drinks – and everyone has their favourite.
Devil’s Peak’s mission has resulted in the company playing a key role in changing the beer landscape over the last ten years. Brewing beer that stands apart. And it’s in demand, and available in many Mother City establishments.
Something for everyone:
From lite beers to lagers, everything brewed by Devil’s Peak packs a punch. It’s First Lite is the perfect introduction to the world of craft beers. A delicious place to start, expect papaya and florals in this refreshing example of a classic Golden Ale.
Forget basic – Devil’s Peak’s Lager is anything but boring. It boasts everything you know and love about a classic version, but the quality is special. It’s a perfectly balanced, expertly crafted example of South Africa’s favourite beer style – with no corners cut, no effort spared, and no corn syrup or other unorthodox ingredients or processes.
Crushing the conventional:
It doesn’t end here. In addition to what we’d describe the company’s “core” beers, including the Lite, Lager, King’s Blockhouse and more – Devil’s Peak always has something sweet and something a bit naughty up its sleeve, too.
The Juicy Lucy is an unfiltered and unhindered Juicy IPA. Hazy in appearance with a super intense hop aroma. An explosion of fruit and citrus with heaps of flavour and intensity. It is sweet on the tongue and dangerously easy to sink. The perfect choice for those who don’t enjoy the usual bitterness of beer, and perfect for warmer days.
Beer from a barrel:
Devil’s Peak hasn’t just set itself apart. It’s taken a walk on the wild side with its seriously unique AfroPunk range that pushes the boundaries of what beer can and should. This range brings together the very best of what the world of wine and spirits has to offer. Because why choose between wine and beer when you can have both? The Wild Vol 1. is a great representative of what grape and grain can do together.
No one misses out with Devil’s Peak:
People are at the core of Devil’s Peak. So, enjoy something hard or something non-alcoholic. The Devil’s Peak Hero range is so much more than beer that’s “missing alcohol”. It’s a celebration of flavour and craftsmanship in itself. And it’s not an afterthought.
As with its alcoholic range, the Hero beers are available in a bunch of different flavours. Enjoy a classic beer profile or something different with the Twist of Citrus, Lemon Flavour, or Hero Shandy.
On a Mother City Mission:
Devil’s Peak, produced right here in Cape Town, continues to innovate and expand its horizons within the South African beer space. The brand embodies passion, is an ode to age-old brewing wisdom, embraces change and culture, and above all, brews beer that seriously stands apart.
Beers can be ordered online, at various establishments across the province, or enjoyed at the iconic Taproom in Salt River. Looking to find your Devil’s Peak flavour? A beer tasting at the Taproom is the perfect place to do it. The setting is epic and the food legendary. All to be enjoyed with a beer in hand, of course.
Devil’s Peak has a lekker selection of beers that can be viewed online. This isn’t even scratching the surface!
*If you’re not 18, wait patiently to taste.
Devil’s Peak’s details:
- Website: www.devilspeak.beer/
- Online orders: shop.devilspeak.beer/
- Taproom location: 150 Cecil Rd, Salt River, Cape Town
- Taproom hours: Monday to Saturday | 12pm to 9.30pm
The finalists in this category were:
- Cape Brewing Company in Paarl
- Darling Brew in Darling
- Mountain Brewing Company in Worcester
- Noon Gun Brewery in Muizenberg
The 2021 winner of this category: Darling Brew
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