We have a new head brewer at the helm of The Wild Boar’s microbrewery, The Brewhouse.
English Lakes Hotels Resorts has recruited 40-year-old Lukasz Zalewski from Staveley to run the microbrewery, as well as overseeing the installation of new equipment and rolling out plans for increasing production of the exclusive beers we manufacture at the site.
Lukasz is highly experienced in the real ale brewing process and production techniques, notably from his time as the head brewer for the Windermere Brewing Co. He has taken charge of our microbrewery operations where our ales such as Mad Pig, Hogshead 54 and Smoked Porter continue to be highly popular.
The microbrewery has benefited from the installation of new brewing equipment including a new cask washer and the addition of 40 new casks. Following the latest modernisation programme, the aim is for the Brewhouse to produce around 800 litres of real ales every week. For the first time, all of its ales will be produced on site.
Key responsibilities for Lukasz in his new role will involve checking the accuracy, timing and ingredients for brewing batches, monitoring and scheduling microbrewery equipment maintenance and ensuring production orders are completed on time.
Originally from Poland and with a degree in mechanics and machining, Lukasz’ previous roles have been as factory manager at the Windermere Ice Cream Co Ltd and a food and beverage assistant at two other local hotels. He has also attained qualifications in Cumbria along the way, including Food Hygiene, Safety in Manufacturing and HACCP for Manufacturing, all at Level 3.
When I saw the job advertised on The Wild Boar Estate’s website, I thought it was just the right job for me. I’ve always been fascinated by the brewing process and producing real ales on a larger scale. I’m really looking forward to fine tuning our production and seeing guests enjoy more of our own home-produced beers.
Lukasz Zalewski
The Wild Boar is classed as a 5 star Inn and is renowned for its traditional hospitality, excellent customer service and seasonal menus. Best of British food focused around fresh local produce with some unique dishes incorporating the flavours from the onsite Smokehouse.
The Brewhouse, at The Wild Boar, was created to extend our passion for excellent food and exquisite ales. Originally with the expertise of master-brewer Tim Bloomer, of Fell Brewery, we created a selection of real ales here at the Inn which are available for you to enjoy at the Inn’s bar as well as at other English Lakes hotels.
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