Howzit you freaking legend!

I’m beyond stoked to be raising funds with you again – it’s going to be another fantastic day! If you’re a first timer and aren’t quite sure what this is all about, check out this video from last year’s event for a taste of the good vibes.

2025 planning is in full swing, and we’re thrilled to announce a new, bigger and better venue – the iconic Shongweni Club! It’s just around the corner from Hillcrest, nestled between the N3 and M13. This new space means more room, more brews, more people, and most importantly – more funds for our furry friends!

This year we’re also supporting multiple incredible animal charities, including those that provide rhino protection, rural animal care, and food aid. It’s the perfect reason to dop for a good cause.

As a brewer, you’ll receive a drinking ticket and a shirt for each brew you pledge. If you’ve got a mate keen to join the fun, you can donate a brew on their behalf, or they’re welcome to buy a ticket. Each batch has the potential to raise around R1,750 for the cause, so if you’re able to pledge more than one that would be amazing! We know things are tight for many right now, so whatever you can contribute is genuinely appreciated.

Got connections? We’re looking for sponsors for more gifts to give you like caps and vouchers so if you know someone who can help, please shout!

Competitions & Prizes:

The top 3 beers (voted by the public) will win these insane prizes.

1st – 35L Brewzilla Gen 4 (Beyond Brewing), mixed box of specialty malts & hops (Beer Guevara) and the beer will be brewed on a commercial system & available at Westville Warehouse.
2nd – 27L Tri-conical fermenter (Beyond Brewing) and a mixed box of specialty malts & hops (Beer Guevara)
3rd – 20L+8L+4L PET KEGS (Beyond Brewing) and a mixed box of specialty malts & hops from (Beer Guevara)
We’ll be adding more prizes soon!

PLUS – Bring your gees for the “Adrian Garrett Trophy” – awarded to the vibiest stall of the day.

New this year: The event will now run later into the evening! After prize giving at 5-ish, brewers are welcome to close their taps and enjoy the rest of the festivities from the other side of the bar. Work hard, then party harder!

To our out-of-towners: Massive thanks from me and the Durban Home Brewers for making the effort – you’re going to have an unforgettable time.

Bottles welcome! Kegs are awesome, but if you’re bottling, that’s totally fine too.


Key Info:
📍 Venue: Shongweni Club
📅 Date: Saturday, 2 August 2025
🕗 Set-up: Arrive between 8:00–8:30am, ready by 10:00am
🍻 Event Time: 11:00am – 10:00pm
📝 Application Deadline: 12 July (but the sooner the better!)


To take part, just complete the form below. We’ll be setting up a WhatsApp group soon to keep everyone in the loop.

Thanks again for being part of this epic day. Let’s raise a mountain of money for some amazing animals!

Cheers,
Warren & the all incredible charities


Required to add you to the WhatsApp group
Are you affiliated to one of the awesome home brew clubs in SA?
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Beers need to be able to be poured in taster sized portions.
A station will be made up of 4-6 x 18lt brews and each station will have a 3x3m (gazebo sized) area to work from. Brewers will be allocated into suitable stations closer to the time. It is recommended that each station has an area to serve from (bar/table), chairs for pourers, a gazebo/shelter and whatever requirements to store and pour your beer from. Stations will only be supplied with ice. Areas will be allocated on a first come first serve basis on the day.
Do you have a table, gazebo or a spare tap you can share? This will help when allocating brewers to stations.
Do you need a pourer on the day, shelter or a table? If you plan to dispense by tap please ensure you secure your system.
We need your help to promote the event so please have an image ready. I’ll let you know how and when to send it when I’m ready.
Help us promote you and your beer on the socials by letting us know a bit about you. It can be anything like “work as an architect for XXX company” (nice way to promote your business) or “fight for the remote with my 3 kids”. Pet related info also works well. Or the most common “I brew more awesome beer” lol!