Zwakala Brewery

Zwakala means 'come closer'. It is this convivial african spirit that we brew our award winning brews with. Established in 2016, we are an independent & proudly South African craft brewery.  Luca Tooley, Zwakala's head brewer says that "Magoebaskloof is a very special place, and I was so lucky to grow up here. The area is an adventurer’s delight with trout fishing, hiking, river swimming & horse-riding. It also has a very welcoming local feel that I think visitors really enjoy and come back for. Our pure mountain water that we brew with is of such high quality & it really comes out in the flavour of the beer. Our beers are crisp and refreshing and our brewery’s location is unique - an adventure to get there.

I come from a big vivacious family & we live by the motto “the more the merrier” Craft beer reconnects the consumer to beer that is slow-brewed, locally-owned and full of flavour. My love of beer and Limpopo inspires me!"

In 2019 Zwakala's Lager was awarded the Best Light Beer in the Country and in 2022 our Weekend Special was awarded Best Beer in the Country. We are extremely proud of our award winning brews and strive to maintain the high standard of brewing.

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Award winning

Limpopo Lager

"Once you've tasted Limpopo - you will never go back" - so the saying goes. Our Limpopo Lager is our multi-award winning brew. Straight from the Broederstroom River

Best Light Beer 2019 - SANBT

Draught available at brewery

Cape Parrot Ale

Our latest seasonal brew aligns with the National Bird of the Year - the Cape Parrot! The Cape Parrot Project partners with communities to restore forest habitat. They do this by supporting community members to grow seedlings which they at the Project then buys back.

Donate to the Cape Parrot Project

WHITE IPA

Weekend Special

The Weekend Special is a white IPA with lemongrass giving it the most incredible taste. So good that it won the SANBT Beer of the Year Award in 2022

  • Beer with a Purpose

    Beer with a Purpose

    Drink for a cause! Find out more about our Cape Parrot Ale

    Beer with a Purpose

    Drink for a cause! Find out more about our Cape Parrot Ale

  • See you at Zwakala!

    See you at Zwakala!

    The year-end season is fast approaching, and it's time to start planning a memorable celebration for your team. Why not make this year's year-end function truly special by booking it...

    See you at Zwakala!

    The year-end season is fast approaching, and it's time to start planning a memorable celebration for your team. Why not make this year's year-end function truly special by booking it...

  • Family friendly weekend away at Zwakala

    Family friendly weekend away at Zwakala

    There are a handful of activities at Zwakala - Read to find out more.

    Family friendly weekend away at Zwakala

    There are a handful of activities at Zwakala - Read to find out more.

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Find us on Cheerio Road R71

Just 100m from Stanford Lake College turn onto the Cheerio Road and continue for 5km until you reach Zwakala Brewery.

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