Beer Passport™: Capital Craft Challenge
Check in at 42 brewery stands at Africa’s biggest beer festival
Join the adventure. Earn digital badges. Become a legend.
🍻 What’s the Capital Craft Challenge?
On 14 June 2025, the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens become Africa’s ultimate beer playground. With over 40 breweries and 10,000+ festivalgoers, there’s no better place to put your Beer Passport™ to the test.
This year, we’re launching a brand-new digital challenge — check in via QR codes, unlock exclusive badges, and join the Beer Troopers community. No app required. Just scan and go.
How to Join
- Join the Capital Craft Challenge on your phone
- Scan QR codes at each brewery stand
- Track your check-ins and earn milestone badges
- Get 20+ check-ins? You’ll be entered into our lucky draw!
- No app to download
- Just scan and go
- Every check-in counts
Already have the printed Beer Passport™? Bring it along to collect exclusive event stamps at the Beer Troopy stand.
🗺️ Where to Check In
- 42 official brewery stands at Pretoria National Botanical Gardens
- Capital Craft Beer Academy – Pretoria’s year-round beer destination
Look for the QR code signs at each stand. Scan the code → check in.
Earn Your Digital Badges
Every scan gets you closer to glory. Unlock exclusive Beer Troopy badges based on how many stands you visit:
- 🧑🏭 Apprentice (5+ check-ins)You’ve begun your beer journey. Every pint earned, not given.
- 🔨 Craftsman (15+ check-ins)You appreciate the art of beer. You’re shaping your own story.
- 🏅 Master (30+ check-ins)You know the beers, the brewers, the lore. You are one of them.
- 🏔️ Legend (All 43 check-ins)You’ve gone all in. You are now part of Beer Troopy legend.
Score Along the Way
- 🧾 Digital badges and profile upgrades
- 🎫 Lucky draw entry at 20+ check-ins
- 🧷 Exclusive stamp for your printed Beer Passport™
- 👋 Meet Beer Troopy at our stand — say hi, get your stamp, and pick up a passport if you don’t have one yet!
Why It Matters
Beer is better with a story.
By joining the challenge, you’re doing more than just tasting brews — you’re backing independent brewers, discovering new favourites, and becoming part of a movement that celebrates local, authentic beer culture.
Ready to Begin?
Find the first QR code to Register
Not a Beer Trooper yet? Sign Up Here
Let’s make beer history. One scan at a time.
What Is the Beer Passport?
Born in South Africa. Built for explorers.
The Beer Passport™ is your printed and digital gateway to discovering the best independent breweries across Africa and beyond.
- Discover breweries and taprooms on curated trails
- Check in using your phone (GPS or photo)
- Earn badges and rewards
- Connect with other Beer Troopers around the world
Nearly 5,000 printed passports are in circulation — and the journey’s just getting started.
Are You a Brewer, Supplier, or Brand?
Get listed. Get discovered. Grow with us.
The Beer Passport™ is your ticket to connect with thousands of beer explorers — online and in person.
- Be included in the print and digital passport
- Offer exclusive check-in rewards
- Activate your brand at events
- Share your story through real journeys
📬 Get listed now or email us: hello@beertroopy.com
🧭 Join Us in Building Africa’s Greatest Beer Adventure
One Check-In at a Time