Powder Monkey Group (PMG), of Priddy’s Hard, Gosport have announced the acquisition of Goddards Brewery, established on the Isle of Wight in 1993.
Andy Burdon (left), chief executive of Powder Monkey, with Goddards Brewery founder Anthony Goddard
Originally at Barnsley Farm near Ryde, the brewery moved to a bespoke brewing centre near Arreton in 2023. There is a brewery restaurant as well as The Deck Restaurant.
Powder Monkey, “The Home of Goddards”, will continue to brew and sell the Goddards range alongside its current portfolio.
“We opened our facilities in Priddy’s Hard, Gosport, in 2021,” said Andy Burdon, chief executive of Powder Monkey. “Since then, Powder Monkey beer has been flowing in the Tap House, at events, and our award-winning beers are available in can and keg from a wide range of stockists.
“We are delighted that Goddards is now part of the group. It adds cask and bottled beer to our portfolio, as well as the heritage associated with the brand.”
Anthony Goddard said: “We are delighted to join the family of coastal breweries in the Powder Monkey Group brand portfolio, where we join strong brands with equally strong heritage.
“Since our modest start, we have brewed about 13.5 million pints of Goddards beer over 32 years.”
The companies within the Powder Monkey Group Limited are:
- Powder Monkey Brewery, Gosport
- Powder Monkey Tap House, Gosport
- Willie the Boatman (Australia)
- Southern Highlands Brewing Co (Australia).
Further acquisitions are planned.
Mike McGeever, chairman PMG, said: “Absolutely delighted to welcome Anthony and the team at Goddards to the Powder Monkey Group.
“This acquisition complements the current UK offering and sufficiently enhances the group’s capacity and capability. Hampshire and the Isle of Wight very much aligned.”
Goddards Brewery is at Hale Common, Arreton, Sandown, Isle of Wight PO36 0LT. There are new extended opening hours for the bar and kitchen.
- Monday-Thursday, 11am-8pm (food served 11am-6pm)
- Friday and Saturday, 11am-10pm (food served 11am – 8pm)
- Sunday, 11am–8pm (food served noon-6pm)
