Luke Edward is a former Cape Town creative, who somehow ended up as Regional Sales Manager for Yakima Chief Hops in the USA. The road there involved advertising, app development, a knee destroyed on a mountain in Oregon, an online fermentation science degree he never finished, and a PowerPoint presentation built in a Frankfurt airport […]
In Session 3 of The Random Show, Troye and Calvin Daly reconnect for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about life in their 40s. They unpack fitness, fatherhood, sleep, and accountability, while diving into the rapid rise of AI and how it’s reshaping work and creativity. The episode also explores social media anxiety, simplifying life, and Troye’s
Troye sits down with Jake Sandenbergh, head brewer at Afro Caribbean Brewing Company, for a deep dive into IPAs, brewing techniques, and South Africa’s evolving beer scene. Recorded at Banana Jam Café, the two explore everything from hoppy beer balance and pH management to consumer education and the importance of creating memorable beer experiences. The
Johan is one of the pioneers of the local craft beer scene in South Africa. His enthusiasm is contagious and he always has something great to say about someone’s beer and your mother-in-law. Find out more about this legend and his journey into the craft beer world.
I have a handful of buddies in the USA, and every now and then one of them brings me back some treats. Beer muling cans across the ocean is very much appreciated, and something that excites me tremendously. They should have a “Beer in Suitcase” event at the next Olympic Games. I would medal.
Another random show with my best bud Calvin Dely. Grab yourself a beer and listen to this wide ranging conversation where we talk about things that are currently exciting us. We ain’t getting younger, but we sure as hell are getting better at who we are.
Dreams do come true. Attending the Great American Beer Fest has been on my bucket list since I started home-brewing in 2011. Hard to describe the feelings. It met all my expectations and more. And I will be back!
Sam and Dogfish Head Brewery has been an inspiration for me and my beer brewing endeavours. His book Brewing Up A Business inspired me to take craft beer seriously and make it part of my life. Sam is the epitome of the pioneering spirit of craft beer.
Tinus is the head brewer at Woodstock Brewery. We talk about life on the road, writing the BJCP exam and becoming a father, but the main focus of the episode is around the upcoming IPA day, and why it’s okay to blend different types! Don’t be scared.
In this show we debunk the myths surrounding beer in cans, and why it’s actually better than bottling. We also chat about the Independent Craft Brewer Seal, Hop grams per litre, History of Cans, Selling to the Big Guys, and other goodies. Hooray
