"A Scotsman, an American, and a South African walked into a bar and couldn't find a decent beer, so they made their own." This is the idea behind the Three Oaks craft lager, a popular offering from the Franschhoek Beer Company. Not only was this particular drink named after the three "Okes" that founded it, but also for the three oak trees surrounding the brewery.
If you are one that admires the wit that comes along with the brand that Alex McCormack, Frank Rodriguez, and Reuben Riffel have created, then you will surely enjoy a visit to the Franschhoek Beer Company's brewery.
Here are four reasons to visit the Franschhoek Beer Company (if the Three Oaks isn't already one):
1. Enjoy a tasting of their "damn good beer".
The Franschhoek Beer Company brags that its beer is "damn good" because its brewmaster is a devoted, quality-obsessed, very intelligent biotechnologist. Olaf Morgenroth, who has been with the brewery since the beginning, makes sure that only the best ingredients are used to make both beer and seltzer.
To create a good beer, the brewmaster only uses the purest Franschhoek mountain spring water and the highest quality imported hops and malt he can get his hands on. Their beers are unpasteurized and naturally carbonated and are made from solely natural ingredients. They ensure the excellent flavour of every handcrafted bottle remains consistent by using specialist technology imported from Italy.
2. It's situated in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
"What is a brewery doing in the centre of a wine valley?" you might wonder. The Franschhoek Beer Company's website claims that while they admired what they thought to be the most beautiful area on earth, they needed something really chilly. "We love it here; we love our beer, and we wouldn't want to brew it anywhere else."
The first French Huguenots, who settled in Franschhoek more than 300 years ago, are responsible for the region's attractiveness by having planted their vineyards in the valley's abundant soil. Today, the area has earned a global reputation for producing the best cuisine and wine.
3. Experience the best food and beer pairing.
If flavour and diversity aren't enough to pique your interest, the food and beer pairing will. Yes, food and beer go together like peaches and cream. You'll be blown away by the improved flavours when you match the proper beer profile with the right meal. Take advantage of one of the six award-winning beers, each of which is ideally coupled with a small dish to round off the Franschhoek Beer Company experience.
Three Oaks craft lager works well with spicy pretzels, Weissbier No. 5 German beer pairs with bacon bitterballen, and La Saison Belgian beer matches with fish nibbles, to name a few pairings. The remainder of the menu is also rather enticing. Imagine enjoying a delicious burger while admiring oak trees and sweeping lawns. Alternately, spend some time in their stunning tasting room.
4. Walk in as a patron, and leave as a beer connoisseur.
The craft beer culture in Cape Town is unmatched anywhere else. There were just five breweries in operation in the city in 2013. Two years later, the number had increased to 26, and throughout the years, many more have appeared. The Franschhoek Beer Company gives visitors an exhilarating tour of their brewmasters' top-secret facility. You'll be taken on an hour-long tour of the test brewery, the main brewery, and the organic garden (weather permitting). You will learn how the beer is created throughout the tours, which also feature tastings of their top-notch brew.
Now that you've worked up a thirst, make your way down to one of Franschhoek's best breweries. If you happen to be looking for the home of your dreams in the area, get in touch with Seeff today and our property professionals will help you find the perfect property.