The art of a good brew: Members defy stormy weather conditions to enjoy brewery tour
Goddards Brewery hosts social event for CLA Isle of Wight members![IOW Goddards Brewery II](https://media.cla.org.uk/images/IOW_Goddards_Brewery_II.2e16d0ba.fill-1000x333-c100.jpg)
CLA members defied Storm Ciarán to venture out for a brewery tour and tastings on the Isle of Wight.
As 70mph winds battered the south coast, island members visited the family-run, award-winning Goddards Brewery in Hale Common for a social evening.
In 1993 Goddards began with a 15 barrel brew-length plant, installed in a fine old barn at Barnsley Farm in Ryde.
Since then the brewery plant has been increased to a 22 barrel brew-length, and is now the oldest brewery in operation on the island.
Members also had a talk from CLA Vice President Gavin Lane about the organisation's recent work and lobbying successes, followed by drinks and a light buffet.
The event was kindly supported by BCM and Moore South.
![IOW Goddards Brewery I](https://media.cla.org.uk/images/IOW_Goddards_Brewery_I.width-1000.jpg)