Thunderbolt Craft Brewery, Swaziland

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Thunderbolt brewery is Swaziland’s first craft Ale brewery

Thunderbolt Craft Brewery, Swaziland


Thunderbolt brewery is Swaziland’s first craft Ale brewery. Founded in 2014, Thunderbolt looks to change the perceptions of beer in Swaziland and offer a unique quality product with a blend of innovation and hundreds of years of history.

Beer as we know it is centuries old, has hundreds of styles and endless flavour combinations. Beer as it’s known in Swaziland makes up only two of these styles, mass produced lager and mass produced stout, the former being by far the most dominant force. While mass produced lager may be the world’s best-selling beer, it makes up the smallest fraction of taste possibilities.

Lager gained its success in Europe after brewers realised that beer was not selling as well with the female demographic. By making a beer with less flavour, and more bubbles, the female market was hooked, and modern lager was born. Adopted by the USA with great enthusiasm due to its approachable taste, affordability and refreshing quality, lager became the most popular beer in the world.

Based at Malandela's complex in Mahlanya/Malkerns, Thunderbolt craft brewery is a small scale brewery that specialises in traditional ales made in small batches to ensure quality and aid innovation. While the definition of the word ‘Ale’ has changed, its modern meaning simply means beer that is not lager; Ale allows for a more complex flavour profile than lager and this means that a variety of different styles can be achieved.

Thunderbolt’s flagship beer is the ‘Swazi Pale Ale’; an easy drinking pale session ale that is full of character and improves with every sip. While most of our styles adhere to the centuries old traditions of English ale brewing, our other beers are inspired by other European countries such as Belgium, as well as indigenous ingredients from the beautiful kingdom of Swaziland. Keep an eye out for speciality and one off ales!

Thunderbolt Ales are also free from all preservatives, chemicals and artificial additives and unlike most beers, are 100% vegan friendly! We use only the finest ingredients and locally sourced products where we can, so drink local, drink natural… and drink different!

    Brewery

   +268 76551818

   www.malandelas.com

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      Mahlanya, Malkerns, Swaziland

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