Capital Craft Beer Festival
Pretoria National Botanical Gardens, Pretoria
11 June 2016
Leah Jasmine Reed / Copywriter
Was this your first Beer Fest?
This was my first beer fest!
What was your favourite beer at Capital Craft?
I tried something called a Nine Inch Ale and loved the name. I can’t remember who brewed it, though.
What was your favourite band at Capital Craft?
I saw Bombshelter Beast for the first time and they were incredible! I’d love to see them again, the theatrical aspect of their performance was so unexpected.
What was your favourite moment at Capital Craft?
I think my least favourite moment was grumbling at how slowly people walk when they’re drunk.
Can you down a beer?
Probably not without spraying it everywhere.
Marguerite Coetsee / Television Producer and Director
Was this your first Beer Fest?
No. I have been to a couple, including Solstice and Kroondal Beerfest.
What was your favourite beer at Capital Craft?
The Aces Lager.
What was your favourite band at Capital Craft?
Hellcats
What was your favourite moment at Capital Craft?
The Forest Stage was magical! I enjoyed the sing along session that Aking did during their acoustic set.
Can you down a beer?
Mmmmmm – Funnel!
Niki Rayner / Musician Handler and Band Manager
Was this your first Beer Fest?
Definitely not my first beer fest, but it was my first one in Pretoria.
What was your favourite beer at Capital Craft?
I loved the Fokof Lager from Devils Peak Brewing Company.
What was your favourite band at Capital Craft?
As a professional fangirl, it’s hard to pick a favourite. Tidal Waves always bring such a lekker vibe. Radio Kalahari’s new material blew my socks off. But BCUC have got to take the top spot for my favourite act of the day. It was my first time seeing them live and they absolutely rocked it.
What was your favourite moment at Capital Craft?
Listening to the BCUC front man tell the crowd that it doesn’t matter if we praise God or Allah or Buddha or science! What a band! What a message!
Can you down a beer?
I can most certainly down a beer.
Hugene Koekemoer / Bassist and Payroll Admin
Was this your first Beer Fest?
Yes, it was my first beer festival. Unless you count the usual parties which always become beer fests.
What was your favourite beer at Capital Craft?
I stayed responsible. But I enjoyed the Frair’s Habit.
What was your favourite band at Capital Craft?
Hellcats always wins every event.
What was your favourite moment at Capital Craft?
Finding my friends.
Can you down a beer?
I once won a CD downing a beer. I was competing against a girl on stage.
Vicky Jankiewicz / Sponsorship & Promotions Executive
Was this your first Beer Fest?
Nope, I’ve been collecting Capital Craft Beer Mugs since they started.
What was your favourite beer at Capital Craft?
I have to admit, I only had sips of beer here and there. My mission was to find other interesting and delicious things to drink other than beer.
What was your favourite band at Capital Craft?
My favourite band, hands down, was Bombshelter Beast. They are such a fantastic ensemble of musicians and really get me excited about SA music.
What was your favourite moment at Capital Craft?
When I arrived at the acoustic aKing show at the Forest Stage, it was well crowded. I was randomly standing in a crowd when group of friends saw me & I joined them – they had a much better view of the band. That was quite awesome, especially as we could all sing “Safe as Houses” together. That was a special show, yo.
Can you down a beer?
I’ll probably choke on the beer, but I would definitely always try first.
