Thirty years after establishing Goddards Brewery, founder Anthony Goddard has announced that the business is for sale.
The brewery is now successfully established in new purpose-built premises, which has achieved his long-term goal for the business.
“Moving the brewery to Arreton has realised a personal ambition.
"To create a new visitor attraction alongside a first-class brewing facility,” commented Anthony Goddard.
“I’m now 78 years-old and probably well past my best-before date, if I ever had one.
"But this produces a great opportunity for somebody else to pick up the baton and take it on to the next stage. There’s massive potential here.”
Since 1993, Goddards Brewery has grown considerably.
From its original 15-barrel brewing line installed at Barnsley Farm, to now having brewed more than an estimated 12 million pints.
These traditional beers include established favourites like Fuggle-Dee-Dum and Ale of Wight as well as a range of seasonal and more contemporary beers, reflecting modern trends.
Originally Goddards was only produced in casks, but it is now supplied in kegs and bottles, all of which are handled in house.
Managing Director of Goddards Brewery, Bob Simpson added:
“Anthony has created a real legacy here in Arreton. He’s taken the business forward tremendously in the past five years.
"The market is constantly changing and we’ve been able to flex our products to meet these new demands.
"I think Anthony feels comfortable that he’s done his bit and now wants to step aside.”
Knightsbridge Commercial is marketing the sale of Goddards Brewery and can be contacted via its website.
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