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The Official Web site of the Isle of Wight branch of CAMRA is all about pubs, beer and breweries on The Isle of Wight and some interesting links on their contacts page. For a very good pocket guide invest in the Camra I.O.W. pub guide. There was a new one for last year and is for sale in bookshops and all the Tourist Information shops, Or use this link to their web site. I have just heard that another version of the beer guide is in the progress this year. Island Breweries: http://www.ventnorbrewery.co.uk/index.html Ventnor Brewery has been around since 1840 and this site features it's cask ales and bottled beers, brewing history and beer can even be purchased online now.
My favourite bottled local beer last year was the unusual Sandrock Ale. This strong and smokey beer really is unique. The name is derived from a famous 17th century hotel in Niton on the Isle of Wight, which tragically burnt down in 1985.
http://www.goddards-brewery.co.uk/ Goddards Brewery have won many awards since 1993 for their locally produced beer. Their site takes a light hearted look into the history of the brewery, beers they produce in draught and bottles and a list of pubs where you are likely to find them.
My favourite draught beer last year was the long established full bodied Fuggle Dee Dum.
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