Rushmere says, “I believe that Striped Horse captures the spirit of the modern day explorer and the lovely eclecticism that is Africa – where cultures combine and a fantastic blending of worlds occurs. That is the magic of this place and our hope is that Striped Horse highlights the potential of discovering that inspiration.”

Now is a rewarding time for beer lovers, as unique and increasingly diverse offerings are being brought to market. “The craft beer market is set to continue to grow and we hope that Striped Horse is one of the key drivers of that growth,” says Rushmere. “There truly is a beer renaissance gathering momentum as the grip of the formulaic beer giants loosens and, at long last, the nectar gets the treatment it deserves.”

For Striped Horse it has been impossible not to wade in and contribute to this contemporary return to the roots - which is why they are excited to bring the watering hole to South Africa in the form of their crisp, refreshing beers, perfect for those hot African days … and nights!

About Striped Horse

Legend has it that the horse got his stripes fighting for a thirst quenching drink at a watering-hole. Fortunately, these days it's not that hard to quench an African thirst. And with the launch of Striped Horse premium craft beer, it's about to become even more enjoyable.

Striped Horse Lager pairs a layered malt complexity with perfectly balanced hops to create textured, yet easy drinking refreshment – the ultimate African thirst-quencher.

Striped Horse Pilsner is the true queen of beers, both elegant and voluptuous. Its complex, hoppy nose, subtle citrus undertones and balanced bitterness on finish, make for the perfect food beer.

Grant Rushmere is known as a successful entrepreneur, having launched both BOS Ice Tea and Afro Coffee. He sold Afro Coffee to Red Bull GmbH in 2007 and Sir Alex Ferguson became a personal investor in BOS Ice Tea.

Charles Bertram grew up in Kenya and spent time after graduating from university as a manager and game ranger at the Mala Mala Game Reserve in Sabi Sands.

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