Beer: Seven celebrities talk about their loveBeer is one of the world's most popular beverages. We asked several celebrities about their favourite brews or beer-related memories. Here's more:
by Francois Jansen
19-04-2024 15:37
in Books
South Africa is the biggest producer of beer in Africa and the 12th-biggest in the world. Image: Pixabay
Drinking beer is about the experience, just as much as about the beverage. Culturally, passing around umqombothi (traditional isiZulu brew) means that you're being invited into the circle for a moment and not just having a drink.
--
Beer can be a shared experience, or it could be a quiet and solitary one. Bukowski's continuous lover , where you love the beverage (or the person you're having one with).
What makes you choose one?
We asked some musicians, authors, and artists about their thoughts.
--
Beer and Wynand Myburgh: The one Musician Wynand Myburgh plays bass for Van Coke Kartel and FPK. A good brew is the one in front of you. Beer, much like pizza and sex, is good even when it's bad.
Fokoflager is the band's own brew, made by Devil's Peak Brewery.
Fokoflager is for the everyone, it's more a manifesto than a following. A lot of South Africans can relate to the concept and message of FPK, so why not discuss it over a beer?
--
The product itself is a tribute to traditional German lagers.
Beer and Jean Morrison: The fruit Jean Morrison proves that you don't have to be a beer connoisseur to enjoy a good brew. A friend who owns a brewery once gave me something fruity, and it was great, but that's the extent of my beer knowledge!
That's called flavour at work, usually a combination of the yeast and fruits added to the original fermentation process that you'll always notice even when you can't name the brew.
The great thing about beer is that you don't have to understand every step of the process to enjoy a good beer. You just have to appreciate it: brewing is a craft you can taste.
My cowriter and I haven't seen a bar in about ten years. I'll only go to bars if I'm playing. Even though we're 9, 500 miles apart, we can still agree on what makes a good beer and settle on the fact that some beers are best enjoyed at home.
Beer and Fran ois Bloemhof: The cooking Horror and mystery writer Fran ois Bloemhof isn't a traditional brew-haver, but might still keep a brew around for cooking purposes. I'll agree that steak over the coals is more flavourful when it gets a bit of Lion over the top.
Beer and Herman Lategan: The memories Author and columnist Herman Lategan remembers how a good beer brought back
memories from home. It was still long before the publication of his memoirs, Son of a Whore, in 2023.
I remember a cold night in New York, way back in 1986, standing on Times Square. I felt so alone and far from home.
Herman says, I walked into a cheap pizza joint, and ordered a pizza and a Heineken.
It was snowing outside. There were yellow cabs everywhere. I don't know why, but the warm feeling the beer gave me, the easy feeling, still stays with me to this day.
Beer and Deon Meyer: The smaller breweries Deon Meyer is an author and screenwriter, whose hard-drinking detective Benny Griessel has become a staple of mystery fiction.
Detective Benny Griessel first appeared in the novel Devil's Peak, followed by Thirteen Hours, Seven Days, Cobra, and Icarus. Three more novels make up the Griessel-series, an exciting journey that occasionally brings up the character's love for beer.
What about the author?
Marianne and I enjoy drinking a beer, especially after a mountain-biking ride and prefer it above wine. We especially enjoy the smaller, Cape-based breweries' products.
He points out Johnny Gold Weiss and Wild Honey Blonde Crystal Weiss (Boston Breweries), Jonkersweiss (Stellenbrau), and Devil's Peak Lager and nonalcoholic brews as some of their frequent favourites.
Isaac Mutant: The edge Isaac Mutant is a Cape Town hip-hop artist.
He's fronted bands like DOOKOOM, performed as solo artist, taught next generations rapping skills, and toured internationally. Mutant's music also features in Spinners, a Showmax drama about fast cars and gangster lifestyles.
The documentary about his life, called MUTANT, explores the musician's more personal side.
Beer is the first requirement on my rider (list of requirements), especially in my DOOKOOM days. Mutant writes from Cape Town. But now you're making me want a beer!
At least Mutant asks for a drink, unlike some of the more outlandish tour rider requests.
Prince requested all his food to be saran wrapped, while DMX asked for condoms and a gallon of Hennessey. Van Halen asks for M&Ms with one colour removed and reportedly, it's so the band knows promotors read through their requirements with care.
It's important, says Mutant. On stage or in the recording booth, beer makes me feel less boring. Down two quarts, hit the stage, and I feel like I'm flying. It takes the edge off.
Lockdown brought one more change, says Mutant. Suddenly, during COVID, everyone started to make beer. I think it was a great escape.
Chris Chameleon: The home brew Author and musician Chris Chameleon prefers the results of brewing at home.
My favourite beer is the beer my wife and I brew at home. It's clean, it's filled with love, and we always throw a flower or herb in there from the mountains behind the house.
Chris and his wife, Daniella Deysel, have recorded albums and toured, but rest their spirits at their farm.
They were late-beginners, he says. COVID made us realize that beer brewing is one of those non-negotiable trades for self-sustainability.
READ MORE ARTICLES BY FRANCOIS JANSEN (ALEX J COYNE)
Wil jy geld spaar op jou versek
Africa Stories
02/05/2024
Skeem Saam: Wednesday's episode, 1 May 2024 [video]Missed an episode of Skeem Saam? No problem! Watch the latest episode of your favourite South African soa...
02/05/2024
Prison Journalism: It's alright not to haveWesley Leong was incarcerated at the age of 15 in 1996 at Pollsmoor Prison. He is currently part of Restore's...
02/05/2024
Tonight on Smoke and Mirrors: Lulu navigates the complexities of her relationshi...
02/05/2024
The Women': Author shines light on forgotten women in warThe bestselling author of The Nightingale', Kristin Hannah, has outdone herself with her new h...
01/05/2024
THE CALL FOR THE FIFTH PRESIDENTIAL EMPLOYMENT STIMULUS PROGRAMME (PESP5) FOCUSE...
01/05/2024
Die Antwoord: Six best remixes from YouTubeDie Antwoord has released Reanimated along with their tour: but what about remixes of their songs? Here are six Antwo...
01/05/2024
WATCH: Tonight's Scandal teaser, 1 May 2024Don't miss Wednesday, 1 May's riveting episode of South African soapie Scandal! on e.tv on DStv channel 1...
01/05/2024
Tonight on House of Zwide: Isaac then manhandles Bra ZakesDon't miss Wednesday, 1 May's riveting episode of South African soapie House of Zwide on e.tv ...
01/05/2024
Tonight on Skeem Saam: Lehasa is sorry for taking someone's lifeDon't miss Wednesday, 1 May's riveting episode of South African soapie Skeem Saam on...
01/05/2024
House of Zwide 3 Teasers - May 2024This month is going to be intense in House of Zwide. Don't plan to miss any episode. Episode airs every weekday from 19:0...
01/05/2024
Skeem Saam Teasers - May 2024Are you ready for another Skeem Saam rollercoaster ride this month? Skeem Saam airs on SABC1 Mondays to Fridays at 19h30.
by Adam...
01/05/2024
Smoke and Mirrors Teasers - May 2024What an entertaining month we have in store. Smoke and Mirrors episodes airs on e.tv from Mondays to Fridays at 21h00.
by ...
01/05/2024
Tonight on Smoke and Mirrors: Lulu navigates the complexities of her relationshi...
01/05/2024
Skeem Saam: Tuesday's episode, 30 April 2024 [video]Missed an episode of Skeem Saam? No problem! Watch the latest episode of your favourite South African so...
01/05/2024
Scandal soapie teasers: What's happening this May 2024?This month is going to be intense in Scandal. Scandal! airs on e.tv Mondays to Fridays at 19h30. Don&...
30/04/2024
Tonight on Smoke and Mirrors: Caesar reluctantly agrees to Virginia's counte...
30/04/2024
Poena is Koning: the deeper meaning behind the Afrikaans comedyPoena is Koning is a 2007 coming-of-age movie, but there's a deeper backstory that explains t...
30/04/2024
Tonight on House of Zwide: Zola's meeting with Faith takes a nasty turnDon't miss Tuesday, 30 April's riveting episode of South African soapie House...
30/04/2024
Tonight on Scandal: Nhlamulo officially earns an award for lies and deceitDon't miss Tuesday, 30 April's riveting episode of South African soapie Scanda...
30/04/2024
Skeem Saam: Monday's episode, 29 April 2024 [video]Missed an episode of Skeem Saam? No problem! Watch the latest episode of your favourite South African soa...
30/04/2024
Tonight on Skeem Saam: Lewatle witnesses an explosive fight between Sthoko and B...
29/04/2024
WATCH: AfriForum's Ernst Roets in heavy metal music videoAfriForum's Ernst Roets isn't just a politician; he's also a writer and musician. Watch...
29/04/2024
Die Antwoord: Documentary tells their side of allegationsDie Antwoord is a controversial hip-hop band. Their documentary ZEF addresses previous abuse claims. He...
29/04/2024
Tonight on House of Zwide: Zanele tells a surprised Zola that Faith fully suppor...
29/04/2024
Tonight on Scandal: A line is crossed and a mother starts to lose focusDon't miss Friday, 26 April's riveting episode of South African soapie Scandal! o...
29/04/2024
Tonight on Skeem Saam: Evelyn puts measures in place to protect her sonDon't miss Monday, 29 April's riveting episode of South African soapie Skeem Saam...
29/04/2024
Tonight on Smoke and Mirrors: Fanyana feels embarrassed about his sexual mishapDon't miss Monday, 29 April's riveting episode of South African soapie Sm...
26/04/2024
Skeem Saam: Friday's episode, 26 April 2024 [video]Missed an episode of Skeem Saam? No problem! Watch the latest episode of your favourite South African soa...
26/04/2024
Tonight on House of Zwide: Faith learns disturbing truths about Zola from his mo...
26/04/2024
Skeem Saam' May Spoiler: Has Lehasa killed Khwezi?The Skeem Saam' May teasers mention Lehasa being apologetic about killing someone. Is it his baby mam...
26/04/2024
Skeem Saam: Thursday's episode, 25 April 2024 [video]Missed an episode of Skeem Saam? No problem! Watch the latest episode of your favourite South African s...
26/04/2024
Prison Journalism: Some issues to considerWesley Leong was incarcerated at the age of 15 in 1996 at Pollsmoor Prison. He is currently part of Restore's rese...
26/04/2024
Tonight on Scandal: A line is crossed and a mother starts to lose focusDon't miss Friday, 26 April's riveting episode of South African soapie Scandal! o...
25/04/2024
House of Zwide' May Spoiler: Kopano calls Shoki The House of Zwide' May teasers reveal that Kopano will contact Shoki after she and Nkosi share a video...
25/04/2024
Tonight on Scandal: Dintle makes a hair-raising decisionDon't miss Thursday, 25 April's riveting episode of South African soapie Scandal! on e.tv on DSt...
25/04/2024
Tonight on Smoke and Mirrors: Caesar comes looking for Thandiswa at Nomeva's...
25/04/2024
Tonight on House of Zwide: A furious Bra Zakes unleashes his anger on SphamandlaDon't miss Thursday, 25 April's riveting episode of South African soapie...
25/04/2024
Prison Journalism: Understanding recidivism in South African prisonsDean Mashimbwe, a Zimbabwean migrant residing in Cape Town, was incarcerated at Pollsmoor Co...
25/04/2024
Prison Journalism: A glimpse inside Barberton PrisonJean-Pierre Le-Roux is a divorced father of two beautiful children. He was incarcerated for 20 months for po...
25/04/2024
Riverside Studios presents world premiere of MOFFIE' stage play MOFFIE delves into toxic masculinity and trauma in post-apartheid South Africa, reflecting...
25/04/2024
Tonight on Skeem Saam: Kobus assigns Pretty a big caseDon't miss Thuresday, 25 April's riveting episode of South African soapie Skeem Saam on SABC 1 on ...
24/04/2024
Muvhango' May Spoiler: Imani and Tshililo kiss Muvhango' May teasers reveal that actor Aubrey Mmakola's character, Tshililo and Imani will fall in l...
24/04/2024
Smoke and Mirrors': Detective Phakathi replaces Mtheto? Smoke and Mirrors' May teasers reveal that Detective Phakathi will return to Emnyameni after Mth...
24/04/2024
Tonight on Skeem Saam: Someone makes the call to have Lehasa killedDon't miss Wednesday, 24 April's riveting episode of South African soapie Skeem Saam ...
24/04/2024
Tonight on House of Zwide: Sphamandla and his goons force Keletso into their car...
24/04/2024
Tonight on Scandal: A man smiles in the face of his friend while he deceives himDon't miss Wednesday, 24 April's riveting episode of South African soapi...
24/04/2024
Endearing character from The Simpsons' is killed off' after 35 years, ...
24/04/2024
Tonight on Smoke and Mirrors: Caesar continues to ask questions about ThandiswaDon't miss Wednesday, 24 April's riveting episode of South African soapie...
24/04/2024
Skeem Saam: Tuesday's episode, 23 April 2024 [video]Missed an episode of Skeem Saam? No problem! Watch the latest episode of your favourite South African so...
Beer: Seven celebrities talk about their loveBeer is one of the world's most popular beverages. We asked several celebrities about their favourite brews or beer-related memories. Here's more:
