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Rifle Volunteers (Goacher's)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Mildly Original | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 7 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 9 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | | 4 |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | | 2 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
03 Jan 2020 (ChrisE)
Busy all evening from 6pm opening time and at times absolutely wedged. It was the annual 1066 Old Ale evening which was started in Alan's days and has become extremely popular. There were two pins on Old Ale on the bar and I doubt whether there was much of it left at the end of the day. Polly provided some excellent free food.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Superb Mild. |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | On gravity dispense. |
| 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 Dec 2019 (ChrisE)
It is nice to spend NYE in a proper pub without music and door control. A good crowd in here tonight and Polly's spread of food was very much appreciated.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | We had the last of one cask and the first from another, both were very good indeed. |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
19 Dec 2019 (ChrisE)
Thursday lunchtime and busy with regular customers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | We had the last pints from one cask and the first pints from another. Both were excellent, a bit more condition in the new cask. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
17 Nov 2019 (ChrisE)
Sunday afternoon and very busy indeed.
| 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 |
30 Jul 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Deserved contra-entry, 12:20ish last pint before departing to catch the No 12 bus, new cask of Fine Light just gone on warranted another review.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 |  | Easy 5* lovely fresh bready aromas and flavours with a creamy yeastiness - a noticeable improvement compared to the previous cask. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | 4.20 | Not Tried |
30 Jul 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Arrived just after 10:00 special early opening arranged after the funeral of long standing former landlord Alan Marlow. His popularity was most apparent as it was standing room only here. I managed to purloin a free seat on an occupied table.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | A tad resinous didn't detract from its earthiness |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | 4.20 | Not Tried |
30 Jul 2019 (ChrisE)
Open at 09:30 this morning following the funeral service for Alan Marlow who was a stalwart landlord here for many years. A very good turnout today.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Mildly Original | 3.70 | | Very popular in here this morning. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | I had two of these, the first one was excellent, the second one was the last out of the cask and a little metallic. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | 4.20 | Not Tried |
18 Jun 2019 (ChrisE)
Evening visit and busy as usual. A good friendly crowd in here tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | First pint from a new cask. Excellent condition. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Polly informed me that this beer may soon be officially renamed Original. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
10 May 2019 (ChrisE)
Two visits today, lunchtime until afternoon closing and again in the evening. Very busy on both occasions and a warm welcome from Polly and Alex. Nice to see this good traditional pub doing well.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Perfect pint. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
04 Jan 2019 (ChrisE)
The Annual Goacher's 1066 Old Ale evening, an event that started in Alan's days and continued since. Two pins on the bar this time and they were expected to go tonight. The pub was busy from 6pm opening time right through to closing, a good crowd of people enjoying good beer and hot pies. A splendid 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 | | |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | On gravity dispense from the bar. A really enjoyable pint. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried |
About the Rifle Volunteers
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 271 |
| 602 |
| 106 |
 | 22 |
 | 6 |
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 594 times, seen 11 different beers and tried them all.
Postcode: ME14 1EU