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Rifle Volunteers (Goacher's)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Goacher's - Real Mild AleExceptional9
Goacher's - Fine Light AleExcellent6
Picture 1. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent
Picture 2. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent
Picture 3. Rifle Volunteers, Maidstone, Kent
Michael Croxford

Visits Details

04 Oct 2009 (Pedro)
Lunchtime visit
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Exceptionalgreat
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Exceptionalsuperb!
02 Oct 2009 (Pedro)
Afternoon visit
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Exceptionalsuper!
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExceptionalExceptional ++++ very nearly the best beer I've ever drunk !!!
26 Sep 2009 (Pedro)
Lunchtime visit and chat with Alan.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40ExceptionalSo good I stayed for 3 !
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Not Tried
18 Sep 2009 (Pedro)
lunchtime visit
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40ExceptionalBack on great form today
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Not Tried
16 Sep 2009 (Ian)
I do worry about this pub. For the first time visitor Alan does not make you feel very welcome. First time for a couple of visits when beer has been in good condition too. For the flagship Goachers pub it should sing, not grumble that there are customers. Still happy memories here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70GoodAlmost perfect condition but in the butter toffee mode rather than light and citrus. Good mouth feel but i would guess some toffee biscuit malt here. Hop has tingle but less orange tangerine notes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Not Tried
12 Sep 2009 (Pedro)
lunch time visit
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Excellent
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Excellent
01 Sep 2009 (Pedro)
Lunchtime visit
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Exceptional
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Not Tried
28 Aug 2009 (Pedro)
Lunchtime
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Excellent
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Excellent
19 Aug 2009 (Pedro)
Lunchtime after last night's super Mild
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Exceptional
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Not Tried
18 Aug 2009 (Pedro)
Evening visit for friendly quiz
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40ExceptionalReally crackin' tonight !
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70ExceptionalVery very good too!

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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