Darling Brew is the West Coast’s carbon-neutral brewery based in the town of Darling in the Western Cape.
Road tripping is thirsty work so be sure to stop at the new Darling Brew Tasteroom & Brewery for a taste of ‘slow living’.
Located on the West Coast Way Culture & Foodie Route
Darling Brew Tasteroom & Brewery is a celebrated microbrewery in Darling that produces some of the best craft beers in South Africa and is the first carbon neutral brewery in Africa. Find Darling Brew on the West Coast WayCulture Route.
In keeping with the ethos of the town Darling Brew beer is the result of an unhurried fermentation process, that compliments the lifestyle in the area.
Beers crafted by Darling Brew are named after nature and animals that inspire the owners. These include the geometric tortoise, the verraux eagle, the honey badger and roan antelope.
Darling Brew has a wide collection of craft beers and includes a light lager, a pale ale and an Indian Ale. The signature drink is an extreme lager named Slow Beer, which is complemented by an ever-growing range of Darling Brew beers including Silver Back, Rogue Pony, Gypsy Mask, Thunder Bird, Sungazer, Black Mist, Bone Crusher and Slow Beer. Each one a ‘slow beer’ experience.
The food on offer is seasonal and locally sourced. New seasonal beers bring new food pairings ensuring a menu that is varied and interesting offering a smorgasbord of Darling’s best cheese, permaculture produce like pomegranates and cured meat.
Before you leave, remember to load up your car with your favourite Darling Brews to enjoy at home.
Darling Brew is also the host of the Darling Brew Extreme MTB Race held in the area every year.
Darling and the surrounding area offer numerous MTB trails and hiking routes. The new Tasteroom serves as a trail head and end, offering MTB trail information, car parking, toilets and showers. Sitting back and relaxing with a craft beer is the ideal way to finish your adventure.
Darling Brew can be purchased or enjoyed at the new Darling Brew Tasteroom & Brewery at 48 Caledon Street in Darling and in Woodstock’s Albert Road, in the City of Cape Town.
Find Darling Brew Tasteroom & Brewery on the West Coast Way Culture & Foodie Route.
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Distance from Cape Town: 76km
Darling Brew Tasteroom & Brewery: 48 Caledon Street, Darling
Brewery, Restaurant, Tastings & Sales, open-air kids play area, MTB-friendly, Live Events
School Holidays & Flower Season: Open 7 days a week.
Tasteroom operating hours:
Contact: +27 (0) 76 092 8313| [email protected] | www.darlingbrew.co.za
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