Celebrate the craft beer revolution by joining top microbreweries from around South Africa at The Brightwater Commons in Randburg on 23 and 24 March.

Participating breweries will showcase specially brewed summer blends in addition to their extensive range on the grassy lawns. Enjoy over 80 brews from over 22 breweries in the comfort of a beer garden, with a great line-up of entertainment including live bands and five games of live Super Rugby, great food and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and a safe playground for kids. The Top Tap and Golden Goblet award will be given to the year’s best brewery. Collectable SAonTAP glasses will go to the first 2000 registered and paid ticket holders.

Participating breweries include Ale House, Black Horse, Boston Breweries, Brauhaus am Damm, Chameleon Brewhouse, Clarens Brewery, Copperlake Breweries, Darling Brew, De Garve Brewery, Devil’s Peak, Drayman’s Brewery, Everson’s Cider, Jack Black, Mitchell’s, Mogallywood Breweries, Notties Draught, Odyssey Craft Brewery, Robson’s, The Standeaven Brewery, The Cockpit Brewhouse, The Dog and Fig, Three Skulls Brew Works and Windermere Cider.

When: 23 to 24 March 2013 from 10am to7pm.
Where: The Brightwater Commons, Republic Road, Randburg, Gauteng
Tickets: Limited passes will be available at the door on the day, at the ticketing table next to Babylon Again at Entrance 2. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.
– Pass and glass for Saturday 23 March: R100 pre-sold and R120 at the door.
– Pass and glass for Sunday 24 March: R80 pre-sold and R100 at the door.
– Weekend pass (pre-sold only): R150.
Info: Email info@saontap.co.za, phone 011 022 0426 or visit www.saontap.co.za for more information. Follow @SAonTap on twitter.

If you’re a fan of artisan brews, but won’t make it to Joburg for the festival, check out our article on where to drink craft beer around SA. If you want to know more about beer, wine and whisky terms, click here to read drinking for dummies.