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Goddards

Goddards is the oldest brewery on the Isle of Wight and one of the first independent craft beer producers in the UK.

It has been brewing fine real ales in the beautiful surroundings of Barnsley Farm since 1993 and in April 2023 opened their doors to the public at their new site in Branstone.

Below are articles featuring Goddards Brewery.

13, July 2015·2 min read

Goddards brew up support to add local backing for Speedway

Islandwide support for the Island Speedway at Smallbrook continues with the inclusion of Goddards and ICR Systems as new sponsors.

15, June 2018·1 min read

Goddards Brewery celebrates 25 years brewing on the Isle of Wight

Happy Anniversary to all at Goddards who are celebrating 25 years in the business. As part of the celebration, the brewery are bringing back their old favourite.

14, May 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight brewery launches ‘Planet’ gluten-free and vegan-friendly lager

This Isle of Wight Brewery continues to innovate and now launches a gluten-free, vegan-friendly lager using local malted barley, known as ‘Planet’.

1, August 2019·1 min read

Plans for new Isle of Wight Brewery be based on fun and humour

The plans include an indoor viewing deck looking over the brewery as well as a bar area serving light refreshments.

1, August 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight food and drink producers celebrate Great Taste Awards

Great Taste Awards are widely acknowledged as the most respected food accreditation scheme for artisan and speciality producers.

3, June 2020·2 min read

Unanimous green light for Goddards Brewery’s move to Branstone Farm

A supporter of the application said, "The new location will put Goddards on the tourist map and will become a place for Island residents to visit". Read what's planned for the new site

26, June 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight community raffle features prizes by some of the Island’s best artists, makers and producers

There is a fantastic lineup of prizes in this community raffle organised to raise money for Mountbatten and Isle of Wight Foodbank during the Covid-19 crisis

2, June 2021·1 min read

Brewery seek permission to convert former office and bottling room into cottage

Planning documents say there is little demand for office use at this location and permission for a two-bedroom cottage is being sought

20, July 2021·1 min read

Veterans’ Hub Isle of Wight fundraiser this weekend

There will be live music from Kaid, Charlene and Frampwood Mac as well as a raffle and garden BBQ - raising money for Veterans' Hub Isle of Wight

Brewers Josh Davies and Julie Jones-Evans

11, February 2022·1 min read

Collaboration between Isle of Wight brewers a win-win situation for all

We love this partnership between Sandown's nano-brewery Boojum and Snark and brewing legends, Goddards. Read on to find out about the latest collaboration

man writing on blueprints with scale ruler in the foreground

25, April 2022·1 min read

Proposal to extend former brewery buildings for new dwelling

The applicants have won awards for their restoration work at the farm and plan to ensure this extension to the dwelling is within keeping

22, June 2022·1 min read

Newchurch Jubilee events raise £800 for Ukraine Appeal

The community came together for several fundraising Jubilee events, the proceeds of which have been donated to the MAD-Aid Ukraine appeal

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