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Rifle Volunteers (Goacher's)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Goacher's - Real Mild AleExcellent1
Goacher's - Fine Light AleExcellent9
Goacher's - Crown Imperial StoutNot Tried0
Picture 1. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent
Picture 2. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent
Picture 3. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent
Michael Croxford

Visits Details

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!
17 Nov 2009 (Matt)
Quite lunch time visit and chat with Alan
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70GoodNear the end of the Cask but still very good!
15 Nov 2009 (Matt)
Sunday lunch time with 14 customers in at one stage! Nice chat with Sunday regulars and Alan
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExceptionalAlan puts on yet another new cask and WOW! it tastes fantastic, I really think that Fine light is my Favorite beer. Sublime!!!!
13 Nov 2009 (Matt)
Evening meet up with friends before a meal in Hill Town Indian restaurant.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExcellentOnly had a couple of hours before our meal and Alan had just put on a new cask so I managed to drink 8 pints of this wonderful brew before we had to leave!
13 Nov 2009 (Matt)
lunchtime visit, couple of office workers and locals.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Excellentjust a little taster before my evening visit!
10 Nov 2009 (Pedro)
evening quick visit
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Excellent
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Not Tried
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50Not Tried
10 Nov 2009 (Matt)
Afternoon visit
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExcellentSuperb!!!
08 Nov 2009 (Matt)
Sunday lunchtime with good conversation at the bar and enjoying the fine Ale and Alan's Sunday nibbles
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExcellentHad the last pint of the cask which was nice then had 5 of the new one which was excellent Mmmmm
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Not Tried
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50Not Tried

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About the Rifle Volunteers

The pub sign. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional274
Excellent606
Good108
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 598 times, seen 11 different beers and tried them all.

Map location

Postcode: ME14 1EU