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You handle the tjops, we'll handle the hops!

Here in the heart of the Garden Route, where the Outeniqua Mountains meet the ocean breeze, you’ll find The George Brewery and Distillery — our little slice of craft heaven. Born right here in George, Western Cape, our story is one of local pride, adventure, and a serious love for lekker flavour.

We’re about capturing the spirit of George itself. The fresh mountain air, the winding trails, the sense of community… it all finds its way into every batch we make. Whether you’re a weekend hiker, a mountain biker, or someone who just enjoys a cold one after a long day – you’ll taste that local vibe in every sip.

Our brewer-owner, Ivan Beukes, has been in the craft game for over twenty years. With plenty of experience and a dash of gees, he brings people together through small-batch brews made with local ingredients. We believe in keeping things local, from our ingredients to our suppliers, we support our home town and do our bit for the environment by reusing and recycling wherever we can.

So pull in, grab a pint, and taste George the way it’s meant to be – fresh, bold, and full of adventure.

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Ty Koen
1 year ago
Have yet to have the pleasure of visiting the brewery (apparently only open for drinks on a Friday) but can confirm the beers are top notch and well priced.
Their beers give the breweries in Cape Town area a run for their money. Can’t wait to visit
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lani lourens
1 year ago
Wow!! Great variety of beer and sò tasty!! They can send beers anywhere in SA 😋🍻
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Pieter van Rooyen
1 year ago
Best STOUT beer in town !! Also try the Chilly beer, will not be disappointed.
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jan van den berg
1 year ago
Good selection of great tasting beers, a must when visiting George.
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Julia Tatham
1 year ago
Fantastic craft beer, reasonable prices and great setup. Definitely worth a stop

CHILLI

This is to show that beer is FUN! This light beer red in colour sill surprise you in every way. It has a beautiful capsicum aroma on the nose. The beer has a slight chilli undertone and leaves your mouth with a little tinkering sensation after swallowed. The new beer talk of the town,  Ideal to enjoy with your lunch time meal!

IBU’s-20, ABV-3.5%

AMBER ALE

Another favourite in the brewhouse is the amber ale. Rich in colour it is also bold with fruity and caramel and flavours, finished of with a pleasant hoppy aroma. A definite must try.

IBU’s-27 ABV-4%

HEUNINGBOS

This is a signature beer in our collection, a deep golden coloured blonde, infused with honeybush tea. Honey bush tea is a local endemic herb growing in this area in the mountains. Although tea and beer doesn’t sound right in the same sentence this is a match made in beer heaven. The subtle taste of honeybush tea round this beer off in a well balanced thirst-quencher and session beer. 

IBU’s-17 ABV-4%

WEISS

With summer on our doorstep, this is the beer to enjoy all day! A German wheat beer, light and refreshing, just the right companion for the long summer days!

IBU’s-12, ABV-4,0%

LAGER

This is the latest addition to The George Brewery’s case of beers! This beer, light in colour, crisp in taste with a suttle malty flavour, will at first quench your thirst, before you enjoy a few more!

IBU’s-20, ABV-4.5%

SA-PA

This is the latest addition at The George Brewery! It caters for the hops lovers amongst us. Brewed in the familiar style of an American Pale Ale, this beer has a local twist! Only South African Hops is used in the brew, and it does not stand one step back for its American counterpart. A full bodied beer busting with a smooth rounded hoppiness will make you come back for more! 

IBU’s-40, ABV-4,5%