Sunday 17 May is the second day of Rydabus Weekend, and Goddards Brewery in Sandown is on the route again. The Sunday schedule tends to be a little quieter than Saturday, which means the brewery tour is easier to get into and the taproom less crowded. The 10% discount for Rydabus programme holders applies again, and the heritage bus service continues to connect the island's main towns across the day.
Goddards brews a range that includes their flagship Fuggle-Dee-Dum strong ale and the lighter Starboard session ales. The tours cover the full production process, from the malt room through to the conditioning tanks, and the guides are brewers rather than marketing staff. For anyone with an interest in the craft side of the operation rather than just the tasting, Sunday at Goddards rewards the extra attention.
Free bus rides with the Rydabus service; brewery tours and tasting charges apply. Full Rydabus Weekend details at iwbusmuseum.org.uk. Heritage events running across the island all weekend.