SIBA South West Region

Paul Arrowsmith

Isca Ales

Born in the boarder lands of South Cheshire and North Shropshire in a small village called Betley which is on the edge of the county of Staffordshire.

After completing Dairy Farm management at Reasheath Agricultural college in Nantwich he stayed in the locality working on very large dairy herds and various management systems, soon getting involved and taking greater interest in farm animal welfare, after intensive practical and animal legislation training moved to London as an area inspector for the RSPCA.

After many years in London Paul moved to the west country and with a mind for business eventually bought the Gidleys brewery in the Teign Valley and having success with some of his ales he chose to join SIBA and their crusade to represent the smallest of brewers and started to help with the events that showcase the best of the South west ales that SIBA SW hold annually.

With two children living and working in London Paul now lives on the top of Dartmoor keeping his feet well and truly on the ground .. 

Alan Collyer

Exeter Brewery

Alan took over ownership of Exeter Brewery back in 2007 back at the time when the Brewery produced 1 beer Ferryman. Fast forward to 2019, Alan had added another 4 beers to the Exeter core range, all of which are still brewed today. In 2013 due to expansion the Brewery located to larger premises and began to be one of the top supporters of local charities with Exeter. Alan and the team are proud of Exeter’s involvement in local community.

Paul Dimond

Branscombe Vale Brewery

Founded by Paul in 1992, Branscombe Brewery is an award winning micro brewery based on the glorious East Devon Coast. The team at Branscombe are a passionate team of four (plus Jet and Darcy the brewery dogs) headed by Paul himself.