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Rifle Volunteers (Goacher's)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale |  | 9 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 7 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | | 4 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
20 May 2021 (ChrisE)
Thursday afternoon, we managed to get a table in the bar area, by the time we left all tables were occupied and the garden area was busy. I would recommend anyone planning to visit during COVID restrictions to telephone in advance to ensure being able to gain entry to the bar area. Excellent service as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | A new cask on, superb. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
06 May 2021 (ChrisE)
I met a friend here and we sat in the garden with a good crowd of locals at the other tables. Excellent service from Alex.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
16 Apr 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Evening visit and busy with folk of all ages enjoying a civilised beer or 3. Freindly, well organised and a most enjoyable atmosphere to finish off the evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
16 Apr 2021 (ChrisE)
Evening visit, the garden area was full so it was a good job that we had reserved three spaces.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
13 Apr 2021 (ChrisE)
Superb. We sat at a small table which was just about big enough to hold two pint glasses and a couple of cheese rolls and left the larger tables for any family groups that turned up. It was not long before all tables were occupied. Very good service here.
| 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 |
31 Oct 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon to mid evening, friendly and welcoming atmosphere as always here, we enjoyed some great quality beer and banter in this unchanged and unspoilt proper pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
31 Oct 2020 (ChrisE)
Saturday afternoon and early evening visit, the pub was full to COVID capacity and I think some potential customers had to be turned away. Very well organised and a great atmosphere in here tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 |  | This was absolutely fantastic, in perfect condition. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
22 Sep 2020 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime until 4.15pm afternoon closing. The bar is open for business but it was a nice day and I think everybody opted for drinking in the pleasant and enclosed garden area at the rear. Good table service here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 |  | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
27 Aug 2020 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit with pre-booked garden table. A steady trade that many pubs would envy. We were informed that they plan to open the bar from tomorrow and that Goacher's will be brewing their Real Mild Ale again from next week.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | In tip top condition. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
28 Jul 2020 (ChrisE)
A pleasant couple of hours sitting in the garden with table service and good company. A pity that the neighbours were listening to Heart FM in their garden though. The gents toilets have now been completely refurbished with new flooring, sink basin, paper towels and new sparge pipes.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Superb as is usual in this pub. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | This was selling well but ran out as I was about to order one. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
About the Rifle Volunteers
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 274 |
| 604 |
| 108 |
 | 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 597 times, seen 11 different beers and tried them all.
Postcode: ME14 1EU