Durban · KwaZulu-Natal · Est. 2015
Brewing Beer
For The Love
Of Beer
KZN's home brewing community. We brew, we share, we learn — and we drink pretty well too. All levels welcome.
KZN's Oldest Home Brew Club
We're a bunch of passionate homebrewers based in Durban who love making great beer — and sharing it even more. From total beginners to seasoned all-grain brewers, everyone's welcome at the kettle.
Monthly meetups, club brew days, competitions, brewery visits, and a WhatsApp group that never sleeps. If you love beer (or want to learn to make it), this is your crew.
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Brew days, meetups, tastings and competitions.
Village Coffee
DHB October Meet – Beer Tasting at Village Coffee
Join Durban Home Brewers for an evening of beer tasting at Village Coffee in Kloof on 30 October 2026 at…
Latest News
Brew day recaps, member spotlights, and what's fermenting.
Fat Frog, Full Glasses & Some Seriously Good Beer: DHB’s September Meet and BTS 3
DHB’s September meet at Fat Frog brought great beer, BTS 3 winners, Short and Shoddy results and a look at upcoming club…
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DHB at Nova Fest: Good Beer, Great Music & Face-Melting Guitar Solos
Cold beer, six bands, a last-minute Hop Forward performance, Dan Patlansky, a spectacular downpour and a vanilla porter worth mentioning twice. DHB…
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Brew Guide
Step-by-step brewing knowledge for beginners and old hands alike.
Brewing Beer for Beginners – Part 1: Understanding the Four Ingredients
One of the biggest misconceptions about home brewing is that you need thousands of Rands in shiny equipment before you can make…
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Brewing Beer for Beginners – Part 2: From Grain to Fermenter
Now that we know what goes into beer, let's look at what actually happens on brew day — from strike water and…
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Brewing Beer for Beginners – Part 3: Fermentation, Bottling and Kegging
Many new brewers think the hard work is finished once the boil is over. In reality, this is where the magic happens…
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KZN Supplier Directory
The best local spots for equipment, ingredients, gas, and more.
From mash tuns to malt, gas bottles to glassware — our supplier directory lists every trusted local spot our members rely on across KZN.
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Recipe Library
Tried and tested recipes from our members.
Catharina Sour
Beers from a Hat – Dylan’s Catharina Sour
A bright, cherry-forward Catharina Sour built on Pilsen and Wheat malt, soured with Fermentis SafSour Fruit Intuition and…
4.1% ABV 6 IBU 3 SRM
Homebrew
Beers from a Hat – Anelda’s American Wheat
A clean, easy-drinking American Wheat built on equal parts Pilsen and Wheat malt, with a triple Cascade hop…
4.7% ABV 17 IBU 5 SRM
Weissbier
Brett’s Wicked Wheat Weissbier
A classic all-grain Weissbier from DHB member Brett Langton. Near-equal parts White Wheat Malt and Château Pale Ale,…
4.7% ABV 10 IBU 5 SRM
Homebrew
Gold-Medal-Style Oatmeal Stout
5.9% ABV 32 IBU 36 SRM
Homebrew
Balanced Citra–Mosaic–Galaxy NEIPA
6.6% ABV 35 IBU 5 SRM
Homebrew
Classic Dry Saison
6.4% ABV 27 IBU 5 SRM
BREWING RECIPES
Tasty ways to make the most of your brew day.
Brew Day Breakfast: Giving Spent Grain a Second LifeDon't let your spent grain end up in the compost. Turn it into a crunchy, malty breakfast granola — one brew day, two delicious outcomes.Read more →
From Brew Day to Treat Day: Turning Spent Grain into Dog BiscuitsTurn your leftover brewing grain into homemade dog biscuits. A simple spent grain dog treat recipe your four-legged brewing assistant will love — just remember: absolutely no hops!Read more →