Lewis Pies and Pasty Co has partnered with Welsh microbrewer Gower Brewery in an attempt to develop “a uniquely Welsh steak and ale pie”.
The Swansea-based company will work with Gower Brewery over the coming months to combine the companies’ expertise in the food and drink industry and perfect a recipe for steak and ale pies. The companies aim to present the new release in time for St. David’s Day, Wales’ national day.
One thing that is already known is the Gower beer to be used in the steak and ale pie recipe: Gower Power, the brewer’s most popular ale, is described as a thirst-quenching ale with refreshing citrus flavours and an aroma of cascade hops.
Lewis Pies commercial director Wilf Lewis said: “Working with Gower Brewery is a partnership we are very enthusiastic about. Over recent years, there has been a move towards customers seeking more locally sourced ingredients and products. Collaborating with Gower Brewery will help Lewis Pies to produce a steak and ale pie recipe that meets this demand for local produce, as both Lewis Pies and Gower Brewery are proud of its local origins and this is shown through our brands. The new pie will form the basis of our new Wilfreds range using welsh meat in a premium hot crust pie.”
Gower Brewery’s Chris Stevens added: “We are a company that loves having its roots in the beautiful countryside of Gower. From starting off by running two busy pubs in the area, we understand what customers enjoy from a pint and it was our aim to produce ales local people would enjoy.
“Gower Power is the perfect ingredient to include in a steak and ale pie, as not only is ale a key ingredient of the recipe, but the ale itself is made with quality ingredients, which allows us to gain some unique flavours in the ale that complements the meat-based pie.
“We are looking forward to working with Lewis Pies and seeing what we can do together to create an outstanding Welsh steak and ale pie.”
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