# South African craft breweries dominated the 2025 African Beer Cup in Cape Town, winning dozens of medals. Nearly 260 brews from 14 countries were judged. Soul Barrel Brewing clinched the top award for best beer on the continent with its Wild African Soul, a sorghum-based beer made in collaboration with Tolokazi Beer. Richmond Hill Brewing Company also excelled, earning five medals from five entries. The winners were praised for highlighting South Africa’s leadership in African craft beer innovation.
SA craft breweries shine at 2025 African Beer Cup