Triggerfish Brewing
Triggerfish Brewing is a brewery in Western Cape, South Africa. We have catalogued 13 of their beers — spanning american amber ale, american barleywine, american ipa, american pale ale from 4.2% to 13.2% ABV.
About Triggerfish Brewing
Triggerfish Brewing in Somerset West is the second-oldest craft brewery in the greater Cape Town area, brewing commercially since 2010 from its home at Paardevlei. Its calling card is range: Triggerfish brews the widest spread of beer styles in South Africa, deliberately producing classic examples of styles you'll rarely find brewed locally.
The brewpub trades Tuesday to Sunday — late on Fridays and Saturdays, with a 10am to 4pm Sunday session — and pairs its taps with a proper kitchen. A 4.4-star rating across 580 Google reviews puts it firmly among the Helderberg's favourite venues.
For beer drinkers working through the style spectrum, this is the Western Cape's most educational tap list. Find them at Unit 9, W.R. Quinan Boulevard, Paardevlei, or call +27 21 851 5861.
Visit Triggerfish Brewing
Unit 9 W.R. Quinan Blvd, Paardevlei, Somerset West, 7130, South Africa
Get directionsTrading hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
Rating and location detail sourced from Google Maps; last checked August 2026. Please confirm current hours with the brewery.
Beers by Triggerfish Brewing
Apocalypse – Wee Heavy
10.5%Wee Heavy
Dark amber with dense tan head, featuring toffee, caramel, and raisin aromas from a complex malt bill. [Triggerfish Brewing](https://www.triggerfishbrewing.co.za/beers/)
View beer factsBlack Marlin – Russian Imperial Stout
10.0%Russian Imperial Stout
Powerful winter beer brewed with 7 malts and SA treacle, with notes of coffee, dark chocolate, and caramel. [Triggerfish Brewing](https://www.triggerfishbrewing.co.za/beers/)
View beer factsBonito – Bombshell Buchu Blonde
4.2%Spiced Beer / Blonde Ale
A spiced variation of Sweetlips brewed with Buchu, an endemic SA herb, imparting unique mint, orange, and blackcurrant aromas. [Triggerfish Brewing](https://www.triggerfishbrewing.co.za/beers/)
View beer factsCrazy Diamond – Belgian Strong Dark Ale
13.2%Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Award-winning quadruple-fermented ale aged for at least 6 months, offering marvelous fruity sipping character. [Triggerfish Brewing](https://www.triggerfishbrewing.co.za/beers/)
View beer factsEmpowered Stout – Sweet Stout
5.5%Sweet Stout
Complex full-bodied English sweet stout with notes of coffee, dark chocolate, dried fruit, and raisins. [Triggerfish Brewing](https://www.triggerfishbrewing.co.za/beers/)
View beer factsHammerhead – American IPA (India Pale Ale)
6.2%American IPA
South Africa's first bottled IPA, featuring a distinct hop character with citrus and pine aromas and a solid malt backbone. [Triggerfish Brewing](https://www.triggerfishbrewing.co.za/beers/)
View beer factsMonsterfish – Russian Imperial Stout
11.0%Russian Imperial Stout (Vanilla Bourbon Infused)
View beer factsOcean Potion – American Pale Ale
5.0%American Pale Ale
Flagship classic APA with tropical fruit and citrusy aroma, underpinned by a complex malt base and a bitter finish. [Triggerfish Brewing](https://www.triggerfishbrewing.co.za/beers/)
View beer factsPicasso – Pilsner Hybrid
5.0%Pilsner Hybrid / Pale Ale
Refreshing light beer with a hint of spicy hop and a lingering bitter finish, brewed with "Trigger Happy Yeast". [Triggerfish Brewing](https://www.triggerfishbrewing.co.za/beers/)
View beer factsRoman Red – American Amber Ale
5.2%American Amber Ale
Balanced, medium-bodied amber ale with citrus and pine resin hop aromas and hints of caramel, raisins, and smokiness. [Triggerfish Brewing](https://www.triggerfishbrewing.co.za/beers/)
View beer factsStoneFish – American Barleywine
10.6%American Barleywine
Rich, full-bodied aromatic winter beer with sweet comforting taste followed by a hoppy sucker punch. [Triggerfish Brewing](https://www.triggerfishbrewing.co.za/beers/)
View beer factsSweetlips – Blonde Ale
4.2%Blonde Ale
A light blonde ale brewed with two malt varieties. Light and refreshing with subtle fruit flavor, very lightly hopped and never bitter. [Triggerfish Brewing](https://www.triggerfishbrewing.co.za/beers/)
View beer factsTitan – Imperial IPA
8.0%Imperial IPA
Single-hop Imperial IPA showcasing Southern Passion hops with passion fruit aroma and a solid malt backbone. [Triggerfish Brewing](https://www.triggerfishbrewing.co.za/beers/)
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