We are brewing soup, my brew!

Writer: Raphael da Silva.

Over 3 000 soup meals were distributed to community kitchens in the Overstrand last Wednesday after The Brewery, Hemel-en-Aarde Hermanus repurposed its equipment to “brew” soup instead of beer.

“This was a trial brew to see how the process would go. With very little changes, we were able to easily produce the first batch of soup. We are now confident that we have the ability to make enough soup daily to feed those in need in the entire Overberg,” said Marc de Maudave Bestel, co-owner of The Brewery.

Working in partnership with local and provincial governments, established NGOs and local leaders who identify hunger hotspots, the Brewers Soup Collective, a non-profit organisation, has grown to include ten craft breweries.

From left are Rob Munro, director of the Brewers Soup Collective, Sakkie Franken, mayor of the Overberg District Municipality, Masizole Mnqasela, Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Marc de Maudave Bestel, co-owner of The Brewery and Belle McLeod, head chef at The Brewery.

The aim of the Collective is to create a win-win situation. With the COVID-19 restrictions that are still in place, craft brewers across the country are in real danger of having to close down.

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