Continuing with our short little interviews, over now to James Farran. James is undoubtedly one of the busiest brewers in the land, pushing production and quality at Summer Wine Brewery to the highest degree.

Where are you right now?

At the brewery, brewers aren’t allowed home, right?

Describe your brewery in just five words?

Relentless x 5

What does IMBC mean to you?

THE seminal beer event of the decade. Incredible Brewers. Incredible Beers. Incredible People. Incredible Surroundings.

If you had chance to make one beer before you died, what would it be?

A REALLY good Pilsner, one that becomes iconic & stands the test of time.

Best beer you had at a beer festival in the past six months, where and when?

Haven’t been to one in the last 6 months, they don’t let me out much.

On a scale of one to 10, how excited are you about IMBC 2014?

12! I get to go to a beer festival for the 1st time in 6 months! :D

Final question, have you ever swam in a Victorian Baths and what’s your preferred choice of swimwear?

Nope, but it would definitely be a gents bathing suit with orange, black & red stripes!

Thanks to James, we’re looking forward to seeing you in Victoria Baths!