#beertime by T-bone Troye

In this episode, we sit down with Marius Botha from Hazeldean Brewing Co. — a farm-based craft brewery on the outskirts of Pretoria East that's been quietly doing things right for more than a decade. We get into it early, talking water chemistry, reverse osmosis, and why what comes out of your borehole might be sabotaging your lager before you've even started brewing. Marius traces the journey from mechanical engineer to brewer, shares how a family farm market gave Hazeldean its first foothold, and reflects on ten years of incremental growth that's easier to appreciate in hindsight than in the moment. We talk beer ranges, the pressures facing small craft breweries in a tough economy, building a destination around outdoor lifestyle, and the slow-burn joy of sour beers.

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 evolving vision for BeerTime as he shifts more intentionally into art and meaningful creation. Thoughtful, humorous, and reflective, this is a candid conversation about staying healthy, relevant, and grounded while navigating change as modern dads.

Troye checks in on where the podcast began, where it's heading in 2026, and why video, Beer School, and art are taking centre stage. Plus thoughts on non-alcoholic beer, homebrewing, festivals, and the future of beer in South Africa.

Troye chats with Jake from Afro Caribbean Brewing Co. about IPA's, balance, and future of South African beer. They unveil a new collab, Piesang & Koejawel, and dive into brewing science, beer culture, and finding the perfect "bliss point" in every pint.

Steven just completed the Comrades Ultra Marathon. His Kölsch beer also just won a Gold Medal at the African Beer Cup. We catch-up over a cold one in his brewery.

Murray Musky Muzza is a returning guest and former co-host of the show. He talks about his time in Amsterdam and working with Heineken. He was once voted sexiest man in beer South Africa.

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.

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. 

Maltento utilises spent brewing grain to cultivate a special fly larvae that goes on to provide a nutritional food source for different sectors around the globe. Although it's mainly for pets, I would add that they're quite tasty ;D

We won the Rugby World Cup and what better way to celebrate over a tasty beer. My guests are two Springbok Rugby players, a first for the show. We talk beer and rugby, which is pretty much heaven for me.

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.

Take a listen to some key guests at this years Fools n Fans Beer Fest. Find out why this is the most intimate beer fest in South Africa, and why brewers love attending. This and so much more.

You should have a pretty good idea of what to expect in this episode. Besides the beer & food, there is tons of insight into the local beer scene and enough inspiration to light a fire. Go grab a beer!

A beery discussion on AI (Artificial Intelligence) with origami artist Ross Symons, and the reframing one can adapt to view as a change for good in the creative space.

Ross Learmonth is a South African rock music legend. We sat down to chat about his early career, giving up booze for a better lifestyle, going solo and facing new fears.

Rob Starke is the owner and brewer at his namesake brewery, Starke Brews. He comes from a long line of farmers and looks to create something special on his family farm. His beers are world class, and leave me wanting more.

Calvin Dely is my best bud. He's a lot smarter than I am, but I make sure he doesn't believe it. We discuss fatherhood, crypto trading and investments and a host of other topics. You will learn something. I promise.

My dad started his journey into beer earlier than I did at my age. He worked for South African Breweries for almost three decades. We've shared countless beers together and told each other many stories. There's no better guest to have on my 100th show.

What's been the main difference between now and 10 years ago in the South African beer scene? Can we keep up with our younger-drinking-selves? Who is our mystery guest?

Ahren Posthumus and Adam Roman are two young digital entrepreneurs from Cape Town. They have recently launched Momint, a social media marketplace that will change the online world forever.

It may seem like the world is going crazy with NFT's, but for some creatives like Ross and myself, this is the beginning of a new digital age. Ross does the explaining, I do the drinking. Listen in, it's beertime!

From professional football to mining for cryptocurrency, Grant Igesund discusses the exciting world of trading with bitcoin and altcoins. He's one hell of a gentleman and knows a ton more than I do on this subject. He has left me with even more questions!

Murray and I catch up over his new beer and discuss the current beer landscape. We talk about his new venture, Jump Brewing Co, and also the direction #Beertime wants to go in the future. Strap yourselves in folks. Here we go!

Hemel en Aarde Brewery is located in Hermanus, which is known for its whale watching. As the alcohol ban continues, we discuss how breweries are finding ways to keep the lights on, but also to help others in the community.

Eric from Triggerfish is considered by most as one of the craft beer pioneers in South Africa. We chat about his journey from home-brew to brewpub and his fondness for dark and high ABV beers. Hick!

I love talking to people in the beer industry. At times like these when all hope seems lost, brewers still find ways to be innovative and positive. Long live craft breweries!

How should small breweries react to the complete banning of alcoholic beverages? Is there any hope of survival? What new things can we expect from brewers and consumers?

Can craft breweries turn things around and save not only themselves, but South Africa as a country? I think it's possible. So let's go for it!

What a surreal time to be alive. I never imagined an episode where we weren't allowed to sit together and have a beer. I wanted to check in with some local brewers to find out how they were coping during this global pandemic.

Nestled in the wine region of Constantia, this brewery / open style kitchen is the newest beer spot to open in Cape Town. We sit down with Murray no.4 and chat over a few of their beers. The pale ale is a winner. Life is good.

We've all done it. Forgotten about a few beers in our cupboard and let them collect dust. But not today! Today we drink those old beers and make them proud. Tomorrow, we deal with the consequences!

The entire brewery smelled like Willy Wonker's chocolate factory. I was a kid again. Sometimes I think I'm still a kid. Can you blame me for getting excited over chocolate and beer? Of course not.

Hi diddly ho neighbour. We get to drink some delicious Flanders style beers from Rodenbach, Mills Brewing and Russian River. Sour level 11/10

South Africa is celebrating its 4th #SANBeerDay, and we couldn't be happier! I chatted to Lucy Corne about what the day means and what events people should expect.

What a line up of beers! Quite possibly the best the show has ever seen. And why not, as we celebrate the host's birthday. From sours to stouts, this show has them all. Happy Birthday T-bone!

For the past 10 years, Cape Town has played host to one of the biggest beer festivals in the southern hemisphere. The amount of beers on offer has always pushed over the 200 mark and it draws big numbers over the 3 days. It also marks the start of summer!

Every once in a while you come across a brewery that's doing it right... and not just on one aspect, but most. I had no idea what to expect. I had only heard whispers from afar. And now, all I want is more.

Alex is a chef. He also loves beer. So what did he do? Well he started a brewery of course! His beers are complex yet moreish, and the recipes contain a hidden world of foraged ingredients.

I've wanted to get these guys on my show since day one. They are one of my favourite brands in the whole world, and if you don't know, their quality of beer stands up to their packaging 100%.

Are you still a craft brewery if you make a LITE lager? Why do South Africans love drinking this style? What are the chances of the Springboks winning the Rugby World Cup 2019? We have the answers to these questions. Sort of.

Phil Lowry and Richard Simpson are two well known UK beer gents who visited South Africa recently to do some work and drink beer. We skim the surface of Brexit, but focus mainly on British and South African beer and similarities between our two countries.

Pete Brown, Michael Ferguson, Fal Allen, Jennifer Tally, Clement Djameh & John Keeling. Another massive show with some amazing people. So much to learn. So much to drink.

Brendan is the owner and brewer of a small nano brewery in the heart of Johannesburg. Living up to his name, he is pushing the boundaries of what consumers drink and how they should purchase.

Flying Dog are synonymous for their extraordinary beer labels. We drank 4 of their IPA's and compared them to our local ones, particularly the ABV. Also, find out what two things you need to start contract brewing. Heed our advice dreamers

How does one even begin to try explain the awesomeness of this show. The Four Murray's of the beer world descend on #Beertime to give you everlasting glory.

Lucy Corne is South Africa's best loved beer author. We drank some award winning beer, spoke about women in the beer industry and chatted about what improvements are happening locally.

Anja is one of the nicest people you will meet. She is also one helluva brewer! We try her Belgian inspired beers from her new brewery, located in Franschhoek, South Africa. Enjoy

What a crazy day filled with amazing people and heavy beers. This was my favourite podcast to record to date. So much content. So much laughter. So much beer. Best. Day. Ever.

Get ready to exchange drunkenness with getting high, because weed is the future, and not just with consumables. In this multi-part episode we dive into the world of cannabis and find out why it's causing such a commotion and also providing huge opportunities.

Apart from enjoying these beers, we discuss a few salient points about the South African beer industry and how it fares to the American model. We also come up with some radical ideas for beer labels and a new sniffing technique.

This is probably the most beautiful brewery in all of South Africa! At the helm is my buddy Roscoe, who exudes joy and happiness. His light beers match the warm climate of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. We always have way too much fun when we get together.

What a line-up! We drink beers from England, Wales, Germany, Spain and a special home-brew from South Africa. Our wide ranging conversation goes from cryo hops to Kveik beers. Special guest is Master Brown from foggy London town and co host Murray. Enjoy!

Greg Casey from Banana Jam is one of my favourite guests. When he's not at his brew pub, he's either catching waves or on a beach in Bali. Joining us is the talented Rochelle who is brewing some amazing beers for Afro Caribbean Brewing Co.

My two guests are key members of the craft beer industry and also good friends. All of them except for Trevor. We discuss current trends, difference between pale ales and session IPA's and responsible brewing. YES... it's #beertime!

The Carthorse Homebrewers Club, the exclusive home-brewers club of Cape Town. We finally get together talk about winning gold in the PowWow competition for our Belgian Dubbel. And what is the perfect ambient sniffing range?

The Clarens Beer Fest is probably the most popular beer event in South Africa and a pilgrimage every beer lover must take. I walked around with Steve from Shackletons Brewery, and tried a few of the beers on offer. What a great fest!

Liam is an old stalwart in the local beer scene and now the new Saggy Stone head brewer. He also started his beer journey around the same time as yours truly. We talk about their experimental beers, collab brews and how the industry is changing.

It would surprise you to learn that Hong Kong is a honeypot for craft beer. Well, it did for me at least. The city has hundreds of hip drinking spots according to my brother, who was kind enough to bring me back some super interesting beers. 

2018 was a strange year. While some folk had unique and memorable highlights, the industry as a whole seemed to slump onto its bar stool. That is, if you were lucky enough to find a bar stool!

The Cape Town Festival of Beer has been running for 9 years, and Martin Tucker has learnt a fair bit since he started in 2009. We discuss latest news about Devils Peak Brewery and drink some fantastic beers!

Eben and Paul from Buurman Brouwerke are two of the nicest guys you'll meet in the brewing scene. They also make delicious beer! Listen to find out what makes their story a success.

Ross is the owner and founder of one of South Africa's oldest and best known microbreweries. We look at the past 11 years, skill sets need to start a brewery, and working with Heineken.

So you can smell hoppy beer eh? But can you smell a lager? We put our noses and tastebuds to the test to see if we could identify six well known lagers. We failed. Doh!

Moonshine? Well, it's not exactly what you had in mind. Think sweet, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg flavours, paired with an Amber Weiss... Wait?! What?!

I don't know about you, but I'm not one to turn down a toasted cheese sandwich, especially if it's done on the braai. Let's see how it pairs with beer. Guest chef: Greg from Beer Country

Ever wonder what it must be like to travel to foreign countries and drink the beer? Well, I wonder, every single day. Find out from a beer loving couple who do exactly that, and what they think of South African beer compared to the rest of the world.

How do you determine what and who is credible on the internet? Do you consider yourself an influencer? What is key in the world of beer social media? We tackle these questions whilst sipping weizen style beers, one purchased, the other gifted ;)

Homebrew clubs are great. Lots of like-minded folks who are genuinely interested in your latest batch. But some are miles away and tough to attend. So, why not start your own? That's what Matt did.

Ahh Thailand, with temperatures in the mid 30's and humidity at 90%, it's the perfect place for an ice cold lager! What about craft beer? Well, you're gonna struggle to find any. Listen to find out why.

Murray and I don't see each other as much as we would both like to, so we decided to grab a sneaky beer at the new Gardens Collectors Club in Cape Town. We drank the new BeerLoveTour beers from Devil's Peak, and discussed what it's like to brew with them.

Cask Beer is having a resurgence in Cape Town, and leading that cause is Stephen from Shackleton Brewery. We chat about successful beer events, making a kölsch beer and his collab beer with Cameron from Atlantic Storm Brewing Co. What a time to be alive!

The League of Beers has been delivering craft beers all over South Africa for the past six years. We celebrate by drinking all the beers from their monthly case, which happen to be IPA's. Not a bad way to celebrate a birthday!

We drink the latest collaboration beer from two Cape Town breweries. This thick and boozy Imperial Stout has incorporated honey selected yeast, black honey coffee, lactose and molasses. Sitting at 11,5% it's best to drink around a roaring fire... naked. 

Kevin Wood started Darling in 2010 after accidentally drinking home-brewed beer in a remote African town. The business has gone through highs and lows, and produces some iconic beers. We also talk about the recent tap takeover and what's next for craft!

Big breweries are buying up smaller breweries, distribution networks are being bought out and the rest will be left to die. Or will they? We drink and discuss top London breweries, Beavertown, Camden Town and Fourpure, who've all sold a % to Big Beer.

In South Africa, you can purchase wine in a grocery store, but not beer. It's been this way for quite a while, and nothing has been done about it, until now. Shawn and Lucy are leading the campaign to fight for equal rights in beer. Visit letusbuybeer.com

Having one beer event per week is clearly not enough. That's why the beer gods have thrown us a week filled with beer celebration. We brace ourselves for a week of magical mayhem by drinking local and international beers. Wish us good luck!

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

Michael Everson is a Hollywood star, but is better known as a cider pioneer in South Africa. On top of that he has a beautiful voice for radio. We drink ciders and beers, and get his thoughts on craft, being a dad, and selling your brand.

Mountain Brewing Co. is located in a beautiful part of South Africa, surrounded by mountains and rivers. Their beers are beautiful too! We chat to head brewer PG, who explains why it takes him so long to release a beer, and the difficulty in using cherries in your beer.

We need more folks like Nick and Anna. Why are they traveling to the USA so much? How do we make bacon beer? What is a centrifuge? Can you make cereal milk beer? All these questions will be answered when you listen to the magic.

Founder, owner and brewer, Rory is the epitome of craft beer. Having worked in breweries in New Zealand and the UK, he has now settled by the ocean in Cape Town. We learn a lot on this show, and drink some fantastic beers... obviously.

Ever had traditional African beer? Owner and founder, Lethu is incorporating ancestral brewing techniques to bridge the gap between Western and traditional beer, making his beers interesting whilst still being delicious. Kulungile!

Located in Woodstock suburb, but influenced by the music festival (including sex, drugs and rock 'n roll), the brewery is a Cape Town favourite with award winning beers. We chat to brewers, Murray and Dylan, and try their latest barrel aged beers.

Dewald knows quite a bit about brewing, probably why he is the head brewer at Tuk Tuk microbrewery in Franschhoek. The brewery falls under the family of Cape Brewing Co, but has made a name for itself with some incredible brews. Get stuck in!