MasterChef Professionals winner samples Ludlow Brewery’s finest in visit
Posted: 19th January 2020
Craft beers at Ludlow Brewing Company were first on the menu for celebrity chef Stuart Deeley when he arrived in Ludlow.
Birmingham-born Stuart, 28, who was crowned the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals 2019, was given the guided tour by Gary, which included the all-important beer tasting!
Accompanying Stuart on the tour were restaurant manager Daniel Bennett and sous-chef Nathan Dors. The trio were in Ludlow for the weekend as part of the ‘Sauce Supper Club’ UK tour.
Stuart said: “Thanks for inviting us, we really enjoyed seeing what a great set up you have; and the beer is really good! There are loads of breweries all trying to do something different to everyone else. It’s nice to see a simpler approach – making a good, honest pint. I was impressed with the sustainability side of the business; especially the “recycling of the yeast” – I’m looking forward to attempting a sourdough beer bread with it.”
Gary said: “We were delighted that Stu, Daniel and Nathan took the time to come and see us and have a look around our brewery. They were very friendly down-to-earth lads. Stu was really interested in finding out more about the brewing process. It was clear that as a chef he understands all the hard work and passion that goes into making hand-crafted real ales, to get a finished product that looks, smells and tastes good when it’s poured into a glass – similar to the creativity and care that results in plating up a dish with perfectly-balanced flavours.”
And Stu’s favourite ale? Ludlow Gold, our flagship beer, which is a classic golden ale made with old Noble Variety hops called Goldings and Fuggles, grown locally at Brook House Farm.
