Directors Frikkie Burger and Dave McRae also handed over money to the three charities who participated in the Mitchell’s Oktoberfest last month. Guests of the Oktoberfest got to choose which charity they would like 10% of their entrance fee to go to. KAWS received 53%, NSRI received 39% and the relatively new Hands and Heart Skills Development Centre received the remaining 8%.
Veronica Carter, representing KAWS, responded with delight and said: "Obviously we are delighted that KAWS got the most money as we need every cent we can get. Thank you for including us in the event and thanks too to Burger and Mitchell's for the kind donation."
Jerome Simonis on behalf of NSRI Station 12, said: "As a volunteer organisation, we really do appreciate any donation. This kind gesture will assist us with our ongoing crew training, and ultimately help us save a life (or dog) at sea."
"The multi-million Rand investment serves as a vote of confidence in Knysna," said director Frikkie Burger of the new brewery and its future plans. "We are committed to being a stayer and grower of hope in the Knysna economy."
"If the first taste of the brews is anything to go by, we are in for a wonderful summer of lazy days at the lagoon side. This element of Knysna's rich history is secure and you are invited to share in the virgin brews at Mitchell's new beer garden behind Greeff's Butchery," Burger said.
"Too many traditional attractions of Knysna have fallen away," McRae said. "We want to stop that trend and hope locals will once again promote the Mitchell's brews as their own beer and join us as we reach for the next level of market share throughout South Africa. We are and always will be Proudly Knysna."
Frikkie Burger, one of the directors of Mitchell's Brewery, at the new brewery premises on the Knysna Lagoon.
Jerome Simonis of the Knysna NSRI (centre) received a R1 665 donation from Frikkie Burger (right) and Dave McRae of Mithchell’s Brewery.
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