Wye Valley Brewery received a visit from Professor Julian Lloyd Webber on Tuesday, July18th to discuss brewing a bespoke bottled beer for the Birmingham Conservatoire’s brand new facility.

Principal of the Birmingham Conservatoire and a long-time fan of Wye Valley Brewery’s ales, including Butty Bach and HPA, Professor Lloyd Webber plans to serve the bespoke bottled beer, as well as a cask ale, in the bar of the new building.

The internationally renowned cellist and conductor will be returning to brew the bottled beer alongside Head Brewer, Gareth Bateman, this August.

Professor Julian Lloyd Webber said: “I am very excited to be brewing a bespoke Wye Valley Brewery beer. It will be a real treat for students and visitors at the Conservatoire to have this popular local brewery create something special for them.”

Part of Birmingham City University, the new £57 million home for Birmingham Conservatoire will open in September 2017 as part of the institution’s £280 million investment in its facilities.