Triggerfish Brewing Tasting Box — A Journey Through South African Craft
Experience a curated selection of bold and beautifully brewed beers from Triggerfish Brewing, one of South Africa’s most respected craft breweries. Established in 2010 in Somerset West, Triggerfish has built a reputation for innovative brewing, local character, and world-class flavour — from crisp, refreshing ales to rich, high-gravity stouts.
Whether you’re a seasoned craft beer enthusiast or new to artisanal brews, this tasting box takes you on a smooth flavour journey from light and refreshing to deep and indulgent.
Experience The Beer Lineup:
Sweetlips Blonde Ale 340ml x 1 Bottle
Style: Blonde Ale
ABV: 4.2%
Light, refreshing and easy-drinking with gentle biscuit malt and subtle fruit.
Tasting Notes: Light biscuit sweetness, soft fruit aroma, clean crisp finish.
Flow: Opens the palate.
Englishman ESB 340ml x 1 Bottle
Style: Extra Special Bitter
ABV: 5.0%
Classic English-inspired ale with caramel malt richness and floral hop character.
Tasting Notes: Toffee malt, floral hops, balanced bitterness.
Flow: Adds malt depth while staying sessionable.
Picasso Pilsner Hybrid 340ml x 1 Bottle
Style: Pilsner-Inspired Pale Ale
ABV: 5.0%
Crisp malt base with subtle spice and refreshing bitterness.
Tasting Notes: Crisp malt, subtle spice, refreshing bitterness.
Flow: Introduces sharper hop definition.
Ocean Potion APA 340ml x 1 Bottle
Style: American Pale Ale
ABV: 5.0%
Bright gold with vibrant tropical fruit and citrus aromas.
Tasting Notes: Tropical fruit, citrus zest, balanced hop finish.
Flow: More expressive hop character.
Southern Right SA Pale Ale 340ml x 1 Bottle
Style: South African Pale Ale
ABV: 5.2%
Showcasing Southern Passion hops with floral and tropical character.
Tasting Notes: Ripe tropical fruit, light floral notes, smooth dry finish.
Flow: Fuller hop presence with local character.
Roman Red American Amber Ale 340ml x 1 Bottle
Style: American Amber Ale
ABV: 5.2%
Caramel and raisin malt sweetness balanced by citrus and pine hops.
Tasting Notes: Caramel malt, subtle citrus, gentle hop bitterness.
Flow: Moves toward richer malt complexity.
Empowered Stout 340ml x 1 Bottle
Style: Sweet Stout
ABV: 5.2%
Medium-bodied with coffee and dark chocolate character.
Tasting Notes: Coffee, dark chocolate, gentle roast sweetness.
Flow: Introduces roast and darker malt structure.
Apocalypse Wee Heavy 340ml x 1 Bottle
Style: Wee Heavy (Scotch Ale)
ABV: 10.0%
Bold, malt-driven Scottish-style ale with deep caramelised richness.
Tasting Notes: Caramelised toffee, dark sugar, subtle dried fruit, warming finish.
Flow: First of the high-ABV, warming beers.
Black Marlin Russian Imperial Stout 340ml x 1 Bottle
Style: Russian Imperial Stout
ABV: 10.0%
Pitch black with intense coffee, cocoa and dark fruit layers.
Tasting Notes: Intense cocoa, roasted coffee, dark fruit warmth.
Flow: Deep roast intensity and lingering finish.
Monsterfish Russian Imperial Stout 340ml x 1 Bottle
Style: Russian Imperial Stout
ABV: 11.5%
Full-bodied and luxurious with pronounced vanilla-bourbon character.
Tasting Notes: Vanilla bourbon, roasted coffee, rich dark fruit complexity.
Flow: The bold, dessert-like finale.
This flow moves naturally from light and refreshing to rich and intense across all 10 beers.
Delivery within South Africa:
All orders are delivered from our central warehouse located in Montague Gardens, Western Cape. Local orders are usually delivered in 0-2 working days. Orders outside of Cape Town but within SA are generally delivered within 2-5 working days. If you require expedited delivery, we now offer an Express delivery service, which typically takes 1-3 working days, depending on your area.
While we strive for timely deliveries, there are occasional instances where delays may occur. These are rare but can happen due to unforeseen circumstances.
Delivery Rates:
At checkout, you will be presented with delivery options and corresponding rates. These rates are provided directly by our courier partners and are displayed as is. On rare occasions, a courier may generate an incorrect delivery rate due to issues with the address recognition. In such cases, we will arrange for an alternative courier to deliver your order at a similar rate to the original cost.
We believe in offering transparency in our delivery fees and, as such, do not include any delivery costs in our product pricing. We do not profit from delivery fees.
Third-Party Couriers:
For the majority of our orders, we rely on third-party courier services for delivery. Regular notifications will be sent and on the day of delivery the couriers will notify you via sms, call or email . If the courier is unable to reach you, we will get in touch with you to arrange an alternative solution.
Please note, you will be required to sign upon delivery, and the drivers may request a form of identification.
If there is something wrong with your product, we will gladly issue a full refund of 100% of your purchase amount. To process this, please reach out to us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za as soon as possible, and we will guide you through the refund process.
Order Cancellations:
If you need to cancel your order, simply email us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za, and we’ll assist you with the cancellation process. Please note, cancellations will incur a small fee of 10%, which covers the transaction fees we incur for processing each order. If your order has already been shipped, please be aware that the shipping fee is non-refundable.
Consignment Orders:
We do not offer consignment stock or consignment deals.
Returns:
If you find that there is an issue with your product, you are eligible to return it to us. Here’s how you can initiate the return:
Exceptions to Returns:
Sale or Special Offer Items: Only regular-priced items are eligible for a refund. Unfortunately, items purchased on sale or as part of a special offer cannot be refunded.
