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Brewsters Craft (t/a Brewsters Brewery)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Brewsters Craft (t/a Brewsters Brewery) is a brewer of beer and cider possessing the licenses, qualifications and compliances essential to operate a brewery and produce quality products within the Republic of South Africa.

  • What range of products are you able to contract manufacture?

    We contract manufacture a range of beer styles and cider We can mix non-alcoholic products, provided the mixing can be achieved within the current plant machinery settings. Currently we don’t distil any spirits or make wines. We also offer a range of house brand under white label contractual agreements

  • What is your minimum batch size?

    Our minimum batch size is 1 000L. We can brew double batches – 2 000L

  • How long does a batch take to make?

    Brewing is beer style depended – a lager would take 18 days whereas an ale would take 12 days and cider 10 days. You can also specify how long you require your product to ferment and mature for, bear in mind we would cost per day

  • What is the product’s shelf life?

    We give our products 3 months shelf life (max 4 months) provided the beer is stored cold (below 5°C) the entire time. We keep retainer samples of each batch in our lab

  • Do you package the products inhouse?

    Yes, we can package into G-type coupler stainless steel kegs of any size. Our bottling plant can package into 330ml, 340ml or 440ml bottles; whether brown, green or flint. Our machine is specified for 500bph maximum capacity

  • Do you label inhouse?

    Yes, our labelling machine can apply labels as supplied plus apply “best before” date stamping (on the label and not on the bottle). As Brand owner, you will need to design the labels to adhere to the R146

  • Do you supply boxes/crates?

    No, you will have to supply your own secondary packaging (boxes or crates).

  • Do you offer cold storage?

    No, we don’t offer cold storage. Product should be collected immediately after packaging

  • How much would a batch cost me?

    Costing is worked out per recipe and will vary based on % Alc, raw materials used, and processing methodologies applied. Rough estimate costs for a 5% lager – R24.5 per L, R14.5 per 340ml, R18 per 440ml (INCL VAT) Per L price is for beer in kegs – as Brand owner you supply your own kegs Per bottle price include the beer + bottle + cap – as brand owner you supply your labels (printed to our machine specification) and any secondary packaging.

  • What are your payment terms?

    50% deposit is due 7 days before planned brew day, with balance payable within 7 days of collection.

  • How much money do I need to have to start contract manufacturing?

    We advise our clients to have enough funds for two (2) batches, as 1st batch will be used mainly for marketing. You will also need money for logo and label design costs, printing costs, transport costs plus purchasing of marketing material. At minimum, you will need to have R100 000.00.

  • As Brand owner, what licensing would I require?

    You will brew your beer under our licenses. You will require a distribution license but there is an option to you can use our national distribution

  • Do you assist with sales?

    As Brand owner you are responsible for the marketing, distribution and sale of your brand.