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Rifle Volunteers (Goacher's)

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Beer (sort)	Average Score (sort)	No. Samples (sort)
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale		9
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale		5
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout		5

Picture 1. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent

Picture 2. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent

Picture 3. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent

Michael Croxford

Visits Details

29 Dec 2012 (Alenomore)

19:00 visit. An eventful evening ensued! Started off very quiet, then, Alan presented me with a half bottle of Jameson's, my Xmas draw prize! Then, a 15 strong gang of youngsters piled in on the second pub of their crawl. Xmas had come round again for mine host? One drink each and then there was silence again! The locals then drifted in to "swell" the numbers again including the Poacher, with his newly aquired dog, Butch, a real star, and the Snip too. We stayed until Alan closed up. Good session.

Beer	ABV	Notes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale	3.40	A1. Extra fresh with that distinct nuttiness.
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale	3.70	On top form.
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout	4.50	Top dog.

25 Dec 2012 (Pedro)

Beer	ABV	Score
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale	3.40
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout	4.50
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale	3.70	Not Tried

22 Dec 2012 (Pedro)

Lunchtime whilst waiting for a bus change

Beer	ABV	Score
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale	3.40
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale	3.70	Not Tried
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout	4.50	Not Tried

21 Dec 2012 (Dosser)

Beer	ABV	Score	Notes
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout	4.50		Fresh on

18 Dec 2012 (Pedro)

Evening

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

16 Dec 2012 (Pedro)

Evening

Beer	ABV	Score
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale	3.40
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale	3.70	Not Tried
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout	4.50	Not Tried

16 Dec 2012 (ChrisE)

Sunday lunchtime and a good crowd in for the annual Christmas raffle.

Beer	ABV	Notes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale	3.40	Lots of people drinking this today.
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale	3.70
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout	4.50

11 Dec 2012 (Pedro)

Evening

Beer	ABV	Score
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale	3.40
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale	3.70
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout	4.50	Not Tried

09 Dec 2012 (Alenomore)

12:15 visit. No rush to open as our host was late back from shopping! We chatted and I bought my first batch of Xmas Draw No.s for what is now an annual RV institution!

Beer	ABV	Score	Notes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale	3.40		A good choice for a starter.
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale	3.70	Not Tried
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout	4.50	Not Tried

08 Dec 2012 (Pedro)

Lunchtime

Beer	ABV	Score
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale	3.40
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale	3.70
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout	4.50	Not Tried

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About the Rifle Volunteers

The pub sign. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

	Total
	274
	604
	108
	22
	7

Website.

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 597 times, seen 11 different beers and tried them all.

Map location

Postcode: ME14 1EU