In this episode, we sit down with Marius Botha from Hazeldean Brewing Co. — a farm-based craft brewery on the outskirts of Pretoria East that's been quietly doing things right for more than a decade. We get into it early, talking water chemistry, reverse osmosis, and why what comes out of your borehole might be sabotaging your lager before you've even started brewing. Marius traces the journey from mechanical engineer to brewer, shares how a family farm market gave Hazeldean its first foothold, and reflects on ten years of incremental growth that's easier to appreciate in hindsight than in the moment. We talk beer ranges, the pressures facing small craft breweries in a tough economy, building a destination around outdoor lifestyle, and the slow-burn joy of sour beers.

In Session 3 of The Random Show, Troye and Calvin Daly reconnect for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about life in their 40s. They unpack fitness, fatherhood, sleep, and accountability, while diving into the rapid rise of AI and how it's reshaping work and creativity. The episode also explores social media anxiety, simplifying life, and Troye's evolving vision for BeerTime as he shifts more intentionally into art and meaningful creation. Thoughtful, humorous, and reflective, this is a candid conversation about staying healthy, relevant, and grounded while navigating change as modern dads.

Troye checks in on where the podcast began, where it's heading in 2026, and why video, Beer School, and art are taking centre stage. Plus thoughts on non-alcoholic beer, homebrewing, festivals, and the future of beer in South Africa.

Troye chats with Jake from Afro Caribbean Brewing Co. about IPA's, balance, and future of South African beer. They unveil a new collab, Piesang & Koejawel, and dive into brewing science, beer culture, and finding the perfect "bliss point" in every pint.

Steven just completed the Comrades Ultra Marathon. His Kölsch beer also just won a Gold Medal at the African Beer Cup. We catch-up over a cold one in his brewery.

Murray Musky Muzza is a returning guest and former co-host of the show. He talks about his time in Amsterdam and working with Heineken. He was once voted sexiest man in beer South Africa.

Johan is one of the pioneers of the local craft beer scene in South Africa. His enthusiasm is contagious and he always has something great to say about someone's beer and your mother-in-law. Find out more about this legend and his journey into the craft beer world.

I have a handful of buddies in the USA, and every now and then one of them brings me back some treats. Beer muling cans across the ocean is very much appreciated, and something that excites me tremendously. I love taking local beers overseas to folks who've never had them before.

They should have a "Beer in Suitcase" event at the next Olympic Games. I would medal.