Gosport-based Powder Monkey Group has expanded following the acquisition of Goddards Brewery with Powder Monkey now “The Home of Goddards”.

Goddards, the oldest brewery on the Isle of Wight, was one of the first independent craft beer producers in the UK after starting out in 1993.

Originally based at Barnsley Farm near Ryde, in 2023 the brewery relocated to a bespoke built brewing centre near Arreton.

Following the acquisition, Powder Monkey “The Home of Goddards” will both brew and sell the Goddards range completing it’s exisiting portfolio.

Andy Burdon, CEO of Powder Monkey Group, explained: “We opened our facilities in Priddy’s Hard, Gosport in 2021. 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 for a wide range of stockists.

“We are delighted that Goddard’s 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 added: “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 heritages. Since our modest start, we have brewed about 13.5 million pints of Goddards beer over 32 years.”

The move brings the group’s total number of brewing facilities to four, alongside a trio of hospitality outlets in the UK and Australia.