by Will Yell | 13 Jul 2025 | Archive
At Featherstone Brewery, we’ve always believed that beer is more than a drink—it’s a story, a science, and a community. That’s why we created Sam, your Virtual Brewing Assistant and go-to guide for all things beer. Sam isn’t just for homebrewers (though he’s brilliant...
by Will Yell | 6 Dec 2024 | Beer & Brewing
At Featherstone Brewery, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting milestone in our journey to deliver quality craft beer to you: we’ve commissioned our very own canning line! This development marks the first beverage canning setup in Makhanda, enabling us to bring you...
by Will Yell | 9 Sep 2024 | Beer & Brewing
The Bedford Food and Wine Festival took place for the third time this year, held on the first weekend of September—a perfect choice. The warmer weather made it far more pleasant for wine tasting than the chilly days of last year’s mid-winter event. Small towns...
by Will Yell | 25 Aug 2024 | Beer & Brewing
Understanding the Differences Between Lager and Ale: A Comprehensive Guide When it comes to beer, the world is divided into two main categories: lager and ale. While both are beloved by many, they have distinct differences that go beyond just taste. In this post,...
by Will Yell | 7 Mar 2023 | Beer & Brewing
Draught Beer Installation A complete draught setup for the dispensing of ice-cold draught beer at a retail outlet such as a bar or restaurant can cost anywhere between R11k and R20k which sounds like a lot but if we break this down into components it starts to make...
