Located in an 18th-century Royal Navy munitions magazine, Powder Monkey Brewing Co. blends history with craft beer. This brewery and taproom honours Gosport’s maritime heritage with beers inspired by the site’s past. Visitors can enjoy tours, tastings, and a unique setting steeped in naval history.
Facts:
- The brewery is named after the naval term for boys who carried gunpowder on ships.
- The building once stored munitions for many famous warships.
- Visitors can enjoy tours and tastings or drop in for drinks in the Taphouse, which has fantastic sea views.
- Powder Monkey hosts regular live music and community events.
- The thick walls of this magazine were designed to contain explosions in the event of an unexpected accident.
- Powder Monkey Brewing Co. beers feature nautical names like “Gunport Stout.”
- Powder Monkey Brewing Co. is part of the Gosport Heritage Trail.
Visitor Information:
Address: Priddy’s Hard, Heritage Way, Gosport, PO12 4FL
Opening hours: Taphouse open Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm to 11:00pm, and Sunday 12:00pm to 9:00pm. Tours are held on selected Saturdays at 1:00pm.
Parking: Free on-site parking for visitors.
Also nearby:
Priddy’s Hard and Royal Clarence Marina
More information:
Powder Monkey Brewing Co