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Rifle Volunteers (Goacher's)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Goacher's - Fine Light AleExceptional10
Goacher's - Crown Imperial StoutExcellent2
Goacher's - Real Mild AleExcellent3
Picture 1. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent
Picture 2. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent
Picture 3. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent
Michael Croxford

Visits Details

28 Nov 2009 (Matt)
Saturday night and its my Birthday!!! Celebration drinks with my Mum,Dad and Brother before an Indian meal In Hill Town next door.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExceptionalSuperb! even better than usual, that may be due to the fact they were all bought for me....
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50ExcellentFirts time sample of the new brew and as expected its excellent...
28 Nov 2009 (Pedro)
Lunchtime
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Exceptional
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Excellent
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50Not Tried
26 Nov 2009 (ChrisE)
A typically quiet Thursday lunchtime. I had a good chat with Alan and a few of the locals. The Goacher's Fine Light, and Real Mild were most enjoyable.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40ExcellentWhen Goacher's mild is on form it is truly excellent. This was so good that I had to have another one.
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Good
25 Nov 2009 (Matt)
Lunch time and chat with Alan
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExceptionalSublime!!!
24 Nov 2009 (Pedro)
Quiz evening visit
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40ExceptionalGreat !
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Exceptionaloutstanding !
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50GoodA bit flat but pretty good none the less
24 Nov 2009 (Matt)
Quite luch time
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExcellentLovely citrus notes
23 Nov 2009 (Matt)
Monday lunch time visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Exceptional3 pints of this superb brew! with typical fine light characteristics,Floral,Hoppy and hints or orange! Yum yum!!!!
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Not Tried
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50Not Tried
22 Nov 2009 (Matt)
Sunday lunch time with nice converstaion at the bar
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExceptionalNear the end of the cask but still lovely. Alan puts on a new one and its like nectar,beautiful floral flavours and citrus notes, Sublime!!!!
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Not Tried
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50Not Tried
21 Nov 2009 (Matt)
Quite evening with nice chat at the bar.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExceptionalMmmmm! on top form tonight, absolutely magnificent with fresh floral hoppy flavours and a hint of citrus, Classic Fine light, Superb!!!
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Not Tried
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50Not Tried
18 Nov 2009 (Matt)
Quite lunch time chat with Alan
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExcellentLovely fresh floral flavors!

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About the Rifle Volunteers

The pub sign. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional273
Excellent602
Good107
Acceptable22
Poor7

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

Map location

Postcode: ME14 1EU