The Beerhouse
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| Beerhouse | |
| Industry | Service - Food & Beverage |
| Founded | August 2, 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa |
| Founder | Randolf Jorberg |
| Headquarters | 223 Long Street, , |
Number of locations | 1 (2018) |
Area served | Cape Town, |
Key people | Randolf Jorberg |
| Products | Beer, Craft Beer |
| Website | http://www.beerhouse.co.za |
The Beerhouse is a speciality beer hall which opened in Cape Town's Upper Long Street on International Beer Day, Friday 2 August 2013.[1]
Occupying a two-storey Victorian building, the former premises of Bead Merchants of Africa,[2] The Beerhouse comprises a long bar, inside lounge/dining area and outside terrace with historic wrought-iron balcony.[3][4]
The brainchild of German entrepreneur, Randolf Jorberg, Beerhouse stocks bottled and draught beer from 13 countries, 99 bottled beers of various styles all numbered and displayed on a beer wall, and 15-20 beers on tap.[5]
As a proponent of the local craft beer revolution, Beerhouse has a strong bias towards supporting South African microbreweries[6] of which the Western Cape boasts over 100.[7] In addition to clear, weiss and experimental brews, traditional African beer, Umqombothi, made from corn, sorghum malt and yeast is available.
The Beerhouse carries through its theme with beer keg wash-basins in the wash-rooms[8] and is featured in Thrillist's "21 Best Beer Bars in the World"[9]
Brew Food Fusion
Beerhouse pioneered its Brew Food Fusion menu in August 2017 in association with TV's The Ultimate Braai Master Winner Piet Marais.[10][11] The menu centres around meat prepared using beer and in-house hardwood smokers.[12]
Branches
Beerhouse Fourways
A second Beerhouse in Fourways, Johannesburg, opened in July 2014.[13]
Beerhouse Centurion
A third Beerhouse in Centurion closed permanently after just a short time[14]
Expansion
The Beerhouse aims to open 20 Beerhouse outlets across South Africa by 2020.[15]
See also
References
- ^ "There are 99 reasons to go to this pub". Times Live South Africa. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Beads Merchants Of Africa (Pty) Ltd". Kompass. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Beerhouse in Cape Town". Cape Town Magazine. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "The colourful History of Long Street". Long Street Hotel. 15 November 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Beerhouse on Long". SA Venues. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "SA's beer revolution: Micro-breweries get to shine". Fin 24. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "South Africa Craft Breweries". Craft Bru. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "For the love of beer! Where can I find a decent brew?". Cape Town Magazine. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "The 21 Best Beer Bars in the World". Thrillist. 12 October 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Beerhouse has launched a Brew Food menu and it's brilliant". 9 Lives. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Ultimate Braai Master 2015 winner". E TV. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Brew Food Revolution". Beerhouse. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Beerhouse in Fourways". Foor 24. Food 24. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Beerhouse Opens in Centurion". Hello Joburg. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "South Africa's Beerhouse has 99 bottles of beer". Brand South Africa. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2018.