Brewery, Winery, Cidery & Distillery Insights for Producers

Pilot has earned its 30-year reputation in South African hospitality — and yet venues increasingly shop for alternatives. This guide covers why, what to check before switching, and how the alternatives compare.

Duty on your spirits can exceed the cost of making them — which is why bonded warehousing exists. This guide explains how customs and excise warehouses work in South Africa, what the licence obliges you to do, and how to manage bonded stock without audit drama.

ABV on the label, composition standards under the Liquor Products Act, excise strength declarations — South African producers face testing obligations from several directions. This guide maps what to test, when, and how to keep the records.

Almost every brewery starts with a spreadsheet, and for a while it works. This post maps exactly where Excel breaks down for brewery stock — and the practical signals that you have crossed the line.

When SARS schedules an excise audit, the producers who suffer are the ones reconstructing records after the fact. This checklist covers exactly what auditors ask for and how to have it ready before they do.

Seven POS systems restaurants and bars in South Africa actually shortlist in 2026 — compared honestly by price, architecture and fit, including where each one is the right answer.