This expansion will see the installation a complete new brewhouse. The design retains all the features of a traditional English brewery including using whole hop flowers. However, it will also incorporate some truly cutting edge features that will represent a quantum leap in terms of energy consumption and, therefore, sustainability. Furthermore, it will provide a much better physical environment for brewers and visitors alike.
The project is being delivered by British engineering firm, Microdat. They are teaming up with Watergate Construction for the second time on a brewery build having successfully developed Moorhouse’s in Burnley. Furthermore, the main brewing vessels will also be manufactured in the UK by a company called Musk.
“We underwent a lengthy evaluation of various potential suppliers and it is extremely heartening that we have been able to find top quality companies in the UK to carry out our expansion – contrary to popular belief British manufacturing is still very much alive” commented Head Brewer, Jimmy Swan.
As part of the ongoing expansion the brewery is also taking on an Engineering Supervisor, Hywel Davies. Hywel is a highly experienced electrical and mechanical engineer having done his apprenticeship at Bulmer’s in Hereford and also worked at Westons Cider. He will be a valuable addition to the team.
Photo, from left: Jimmy Swan, head brewer of Wye Valley Brewery, Steve Midgeley of Microdat, Vernon Amor, managing director of Wye Valley Brewery and Richard Cryer of Watergate.
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