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Oliver Fozard
Five minutes with Faram
Oliver Fozard talks to us about his favourite hops, beers and beer destinations. Find out what he can’t work without in the brewery.
What’s your favourite hop?
That’s not an easy question to answer, given how spoilt for choice brewers are at the moment. However, I’m going to say Mosaic®. As it’s name suggests, the complexity of aromas combine nicely to create something big – a varied fruit basket of flavours. Love it!
What’s your favourite beer?
Other than Rooster’s, you can’t beat a pint of Timothy Taylors Landlord. Away from cask, I’m yet to have a beer that hasn’t impressed me from Thornbridge. Kipling is a favourite of mine.
Favourite Food & Beer pairing?
All the cheese, with a Flanders Red.
What’s the last beer you brewed?
A mountain IPA using Pekko®, Cashmere, Crystal and Mosaic® (obviously).
Favourite beer destination?
Yakima, during harvest. It’s a real melting pot with such a varied bunch of people to take inspiration from – brewers and hop growers alike. The plethora of beers available aren’t too shabby either.
Favourite music to play during a brew day?
It varies from day to day. I like listening to songs that drive you on and offer purpose, whilst I’m at work. This varies from bands such as Led Zeppelin and The Small Faces to modern artists like Lizzo and The Lemon Twigs.
What are your hobbies outside of brewing?
I enjoy listening to music (preferably with a beer in hand), spending time with my daughters, and my dog Meg, and I dabble in art when the mood takes me. I like balance in life, so I weigh up the nice things by supporting Sheffield Wednesday.
What’s the one item in the brewery you couldn’t live without?
A toss up between the Lauter Tun rakes and the brewery speaker system.
What’s next for Rooster’s or what can we look forward to from you in the future?
Having relocated to a new purpose built brewery last year, our aim is to continue to grow without compromising anything that enabled us to get to the point of justifying moving the brewery. Along with the core range of beers in cask, keg and can, we’re currently pushing ourselves to create a multitude of beer styles, including starting a barrel aging programme.
