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Rifle Volunteers (Goacher's)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star |  | 2 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | | 2 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale |  | 8 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 10 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | | 7 |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | | 2 |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
22 Jun 2024 (Andrew)
The Ashford beer tour was cancelled because the bus driver didn't turn up. So we came here instead.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Really top notch stuff |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | The freshness and floweriness on this is outstanding. This was just superb. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 |  | Nice fresh light |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 |  | Served in very good condition but it had diacetyl (a rich butter flavour) that I believe is a brewing fault. Shame as it's usually superb |
29 Feb 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Six of us arrived for lunchtime opening soon to be joined by many others to raise a glass to Chris Excell on what would've been his 19th birthday in one of his longtime favourite pubs.
| 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 | Not Tried |
01 Mar 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Evening not too busy, our group of five joined in with a few locals to raise a glass or two in honour of ChrisE who would've celebrated his 75th birthday today, or yesterday had it been a leap year!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Outstanding in all aspects, an absolute joy to drink.. |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | Ditto my Fine Light entry.. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | 4.20 | Not Tried |
02 Dec 2022 (Andrew)
Very busy, which is always good to see. By the time we left, people had to stand to get in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | In cracking form. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 |  | Perhaps nearing the bottom of the barrel |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Strangely cardboard tasting. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
24 Nov 2022 (Magnus Greel)
My first opportunity to raise a glass in honour of ChrisE, a close friend and major contributor to this site who sadly passed away on Monday. He loved this pub and despite changes of ownership over the past few years it never lost its appeal. He even found himself the 'wrong side' of the bar when he used to cover for Alan & Wendy while away on their holidays, aptly seen in such role in the above photo. RIP Chris, you will be sadly missed by many...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | The earthy sweet bitterness didn't disappoint. |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | A feast of a liquidised Sunday roast beef dinner. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
02 Sep 2022 (Andrew)
I think it was seven years since I was last here, and nothing has changed, except the garden (which is much better). Great pub, and the beer quality was superb.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Brilliant |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Stunning |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Wonderful |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Cracking |
01 Apr 2022 (ChrisE)
A busy Friday afternoon.
| 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 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
11 Feb 2022 (ChrisE)
Very busy for most of the afternoon. A good friendly crowd of people.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Not just excellent, but good value at £3 per pint. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
28 Dec 2021 (ChrisE)
Very busy Tuesday afternoon, full of MUFC fans having a few beers before the 3pm kick off for the match against Welling. We stayed for an extra hour and a bit before catching a bus to Ashford. I reminisced about one of my recent visits when MUFC were playing MUFC (Maidstone United v Maidenhead United).
| 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 - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | On gravity dispense. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
23 Dec 2021 (ChrisE)
Thursday afternoon with a good crowd of regular customers. It was a pleasant surprise to see the 1066 Old Ale on the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | In top condition and good value at £3 per pint. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | On gravity dispense. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
About the Rifle Volunteers
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 273 |
| 602 |
| 107 |
| 22 |
| 7 |
The pub is found in Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1EU.
In Wyatt Street, one of three Goacher's tied pubs. Décor 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 who were themselves replaced by Alex and Polly in February 2018. The 3 original handpumps have now become 4. Secluded rear garden. 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 595 times, seen 11 different beers and tried them all.
Postcode: ME14 1EU