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Established in 1998, the Birkenhead Brewery was among the first craft breweries in South Africa. The name is inspired by the famous sinking of the Birkenhead Ship along the coastline nearby. Our beers capture the fierce spirit of South African landscapes and the vibrant characters that inhabit them. 

 

We currently offer six distinct craft brews, along with occasional special releases driven by inspiration. Each of our beers is filtered and pasteurized, ensuring a 9-month shelf life. At Birkenhead Brewery, we take pride in our creativity and quality, with every beer crafted with care, primarily during moonlit hours, by our dedicated team.

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Join us to taste our beers and take home your favourite draught and bottled beers. 

MEET OUR HEAD BREWER

The magic behind our beer is our master beer maker, Benson.

 

Benson has worked at the Birkenhead Brewery since its founding in 1998 and is our longest serving member of staff. He is passionate about brewing and he has spent over 20 years perfecting the brewing process. He now runs the show and proudly and fiercely protects the quality of our beers. 

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Without Benson there would be no Birkenhead!

Taste our Award Winning Beer

Tasting is encouraged and its purpose is to inspire, maintaining that spirit of exploration, which is what craft beer is all about.  We don't all experience flavour in the same way; how we do so can be affected by light, temperature, noise and even music.

There is no requirement to book. You will be given the same warm welcome every time.

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Beer tasting is 6 beers at R100

Opening hours:

 

Mon-Fri 10:00 - 18:00

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Should you be travelling far or wish the comfort of a booking, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at

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Tel.+27 28 341 0013

Email: reservations@birkenhead.co.za

Our Award Winning Selection of Beers

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HONEY BLONDE HONEY WHEAT ALE

Medium body with a sweet fruity finish. Low in bitterness with a honey aroma. A South African favorite

LAZY LEOPARD PREMIUM LAGER

Light to medium body, balanced with the slight bitterness provided by traditional German hops. This crisp beer is very drinkable and perfectly suited for the hot South African climate.

DEAD PARROT AMERICAN PALE ALE

An awesome balance between malt, hops and alcohol, with an explosion of citrus aromas taking the main stage.

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POT BELLY PILSNER

Light bodied to showcase the traditional German hops. Crip, clean, easy drinking, refreshing and vibrant to the last drop.

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WEISS SPECIAL BREW

A medium creamy body from the wheat malt, slightly sweet. Aromas of banana, bubble gum and spicey cloves provided by the special German Weiss Ale yeast.

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CHOCOLATE STOUT SPECIAL BREW

This is a seriously nutritious, flavourful and refreshing answer to the Irish Stout. It is a seasonal brew with rich aromas, such as roast nuts, espresso coffee and a lingering chocolate after taste. One can also experience a hint of liquorice.

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