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The Real Ale Society or better known as the Honorary Member Club is a group of Mitchell's Knysna Brewery beer drinkers, connoisseurs, and in a sense also Mitchell's representatives. They buy their favourite beer directly from our Sales Office.

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How do I become a member?

To become a member you can:

a) be nominated by an existing honorary member

b) be nominated by a member of the Brewery staff or management

c) apply through the Brewery Sales Office

There will be a R15.00 joining fee to cover the costs of the membership card.

You will be assigned a ‘mentor’ – either the person who nominated you for honorary status or an equally qualified beer peer.

Ultimately this mentor’s evaluation will be a critical factor when we decide your fate.

There will be a probation period where said prospective member will be watched closely and his/her consumption of and dedication to drinking the finest beer on the planet will be monitored.

Prospective members must purchase 4 litres per week for the probation period at Sales Office prices.

The prospective member will not be entitled to invite guests to the Friday Night sessions and any beer consumed will require a contribution to the honesty box.

After an appropriate length of time, depending on consumption and loyalty, your progress will be reviewed by the members and the Brewery and your fate will be decided!

There are three levels of membership, namely:

Lifelong Honorary Member

Honorary Member

Friends of Mitchells Knysna Brewery

Different rules and privileges will be applicable to the various levels while at the Brewery, thus keeping the status unique.

Lifelong Honorary Member
- Will be chosen by the Brewery for their loyal support and history of constant purchases of beer from us, their ongoing camaraderie shown to other members and to the Brewery, having participated in the continuance of our business and that of the other members.
- This status will allow the member to invite guests to the Friday Night sessions. Any beers consumed by the member and his guests will require a contribution to the honesty box.

Honorary Member

Will be decided on by the Brewery with the help of the Lifelong Honorary Members.

This status will allow the member to invite guests to the Friday Night sessions. Any beers consumed by the member and his guests will require a contribution to the honesty box.

Friends of Mitchells Brewery
- This will apply to people who live outside of Knysna, Plett, Sedgefield, George area.
- Will be selected by the Brewery as a reward for their loyalty to the Brewery on the basis that they are in Knysna regularly and when they are in Knysna they purchase beer from us despite the fact that they are not ‘locals’.

Honorary members and prospective honorary members will be monitored on a three monthly basis to ascertain whether they are purchasing the required 4 litres per week to retain their membership status. If these levels are not maintained, membership will be reconsidered and the Life Long Members and the Brewery will make the final decision if the status is to be revoked or changed. Life Long Honorary Members will be monitored on a three monthly basis, but cannot loose their status unless a unanimous decision is made by the fellow Lifelong members and the Brewery to change it.

Honorary & Lifelong Members

* You will be charged at wholesale prices per litre of beer.

* You will receive a 10% rebate at the end of each Brewery month in the form of free beer. The rebate will be rounded down to the nearest 500ml e.g. 10 - 14 litres of beer purchased = 1 litre of free beer / 15 – 19 litres of beer purchased = 1.5 litres of free beer etc.

* If you need new bottles you can purchase ready filled bottles at wholesale prices or you can buy new bottles at the prices listed below.

* You will be able to purchase gift items and clothing from the Sales Office at wholesale prices.

* If you have a business card we will gladly place your business details on our web site.

* Friday Nights are open to members until 19:00, this time may vary according to season, or staff availability. If you cannot make it on a Friday night you are welcome at the Brewery on a Saturday morning from 09:00 until 13:00 (please note that the Brewery closes at 13:00 sharp on a Saturday).

* Holidays: If you are going to be away for an extended period of time, please let us know as we will make a note of it and you cannot be penalised for lack of consumption in that time.

* Non – members may not buy beer on a member’s name without the member being present or by prior arrangement with Brewery management.

* Non – members may not join Friday night sessions unless as an invited guest of the Brewery and/or the Members