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Rifle Volunteers (Goacher's)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout |  | 8 |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale (now use separate 3.4% entry) | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 6 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 9 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star |  | 3 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
14 Jul 2017 (ChrisE)
A good friendly crowd in tonight. Somebody ordered a Starlight which apparently meant a half of Gold Star mixed with a half of Fine Light, those of us who remember drinking in the keg days would never order a Starlight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 |  | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
17 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. My first here since the current licensees took over from Alan. A rarity now, a proper local with enthusiasm for its products. Nice collection of breweriana titbits to view.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
03 Jun 2017 (ChrisE)
Saturday evening visit, Howard Goacher was behind the bar as Matt and Gina are away on holday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale (now use separate 3.4% entry) | 3.60 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
06 May 2017 (Alex )
All the Goachers usuals on offer plus a couple of Turners ciders.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Chocolate overtones - outstanding |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Amber light bitter. Fantastic. |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | Best stout I have ever tasted - stunning |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Superb draught pale ale |
28 Apr 2017 (ChrisE)
Friday lunchtime and packed. We enjoyed a bowl of Gina's home made leek and stilton soup and some beers. Good news for lovers of Goacher's Crown Imperial Stout is that it will continue here throughout the summer as Goacher's have agreed to do a half length brew specially for the Rifle Volunteers and possibly a further half length brew later in the summer before the beer is regularly brewed again for the winter period.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
12 Mar 2017 (ChrisE)
Sunday lunchtime and busy. Excellent sausages and roast potatoes on the bar added to the enjoyment, a really good atmosphere in here today.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Selling well, I had some of the last from one cask and some of the first from a new one, both excellent. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
07 Feb 2017 (Jason)
Early to mid evening visit, thoroughly enjoyable atmosphere with conversation ranging from Maidstone's latest pub news to late 70's to early 80's sit coms and game shows.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
31 Dec 2016 (Jason)
Mid evening until just past Midnight, buzzing and lively NYE atmosphere - a good quality and generous buffet was laid on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Mainstay of the evening. |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | First time trying this and I found it far too sweet |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried |
31 Dec 2016 (ChrisE)
Evening visit for New Year's Eve. Very good atmosphere in here tonight. Gina had laid on a superb buffet with some good cheeses and cold meats.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Just a taster as customers were saying that this was much sweeter than usual. |
18 Dec 2016 (ChrisE)
Sunday afternoon and the time for the ever popular Christmas raffle. Five real ales on, the pub was absolutely jammed full with customers and there were nibbles on the bar. The nicest thing about the afternoon was when Alan (the previous landlord) won a prize and there was a spontaneous round of applause.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | Absolutely top notch. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | First one from a new cask. |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | On gravity dispense and my half pint was a gift from the previous landlord. Beer in top notch form although not to everybody's taste. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
About the Rifle Volunteers
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 259 |
| 504 |
| 97 |
 | 20 |
 | 6 |
The pub is found in Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1EU.
One of two Goacher's tied pubs. Decor has not been updated for some time, but that adds to the joy of this quiet pub. Light, Mild and Stout on regularly. If you like Goacher's, then come here. Also, if you like a quiet pub with no airs or graces that serves well crafted beers then this is your place. The long standing licensee of nearly 37 years (Alan) left in late February 2015 bringing a phase of the pub to an end. Pub closed for a week then re-opened under new tenants, Matt and Gina. The 3 original handpumps have now become 4. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2016, CAMRA West Kent Pub of the Year 2016, CAMRA Kent Pub of the Year 2016.
We have visited this pub 541 times, seen 10 different beers and tried them all.
Postcode: ME14 1EU