Goacher’s Ale

Microbrewery in Maidstone, Kent, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated Venue: Flower Pot (Goachers)

Established in 1983

Contact
P & DJ Goacher, Unit 8, Tovil Green Business Park, Maidstone, ME15 6TA, England
Description
Maidstone has a long tradition of commercial brewing dating back to before 1650. At the beginning of the twentieth century there were still four independent brewers operating in the town, but by 1972 the last of these had been taken over and ceased production.

In 1983, after an interval of eleven years, Phil and Debbie Goacher opened their own brewery in the Loose valley thus reviving the art of brewing in the county town. However, in 1990, the need for expansion saw the plant moved to new industrial premises in darkest Tovil.

The modern brewing plant was purpose built and constructed along classical lines, allowing for full-mash brewing and open fermentation in stainless steel vessels. In addition, all Goacher's Ales are produced from 100% malted barley and whole Kentish hops without the addition of sugars or artificial colouring of any kind.

We believe that our commitment to excellence and traditional methods produces ales of distinction and character much sought after in this increasingly standardised world.

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6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Black with medium beige head. Sweet flavor with roasted malt, caramel and coffee. Sweet flavor with roasted malt, coffee, chocolate and mild smoke notes. Ends dry and bitter.
Tried on 06 Aug 2008 at 17:55

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Cask gravity at Rare Breeds BF 2008. Clear gold, lasting white head. That’s excellent. Just great condition, bit creamy and lovely hops. One of the best Goacher’s beers. Just lovely. Like Gold Star but as a bitter strength, same flavours, just less alcohol. I had it twice this evening and again on the Saturday
Tried from Cask on 23 Jun 2008 at 11:05

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask gravity @ Reading Beer Festival 2008.Clear medium amber brown color with a average, fizzy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, mild coffee. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium to light, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is flat. (020508)
Tried from Cask on 08 Jun 2008 at 16:35

6.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask at GBBF 2007. A brown beer with an orange head. The aroma is sweet malty with notes of caramel. The flavor is sweet malty with primary notes of caramel, but also a light chocolate note in the aftertaste. The mouthfeel is smooth.
Tried from Cask on 13 Feb 2008 at 16:02

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask @ GBBF 2007. Pours a dark amber color with an off-white head. Sweet malty and slightly roasted aroma with some chocolate hints. Sweet malty caramel flavor with some roasted hints and hints of chocolate. Dry malty caramel finish.
Tried from Cask on 12 Oct 2007 at 03:53

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask @ GBBF 2007. Pours a black color with a tan head. Roasted malty coffee aroma with some smokey hints. Roasted malty chocolate flavor witih some hints of smoke and dark fruit. Long roasted malty finish.
Tried from Cask on 10 Oct 2007 at 09:08

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask@GBBF2007. Dark amber colour, mediumsized longlasting beige head. Aroma is mildly roasted malts, and some wooden hints. Flavour is mild woodenness along with fruits and big mild hops.
Tried from Cask on 29 Aug 2007 at 05:47

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Cask@GBBF2007. Dark rubyish brown colour, nice brown head. Aroma is roasted malts, caramel and some dark dry fruits. Flavour is roasted malts, fruits and some slight yeastyness. Lots of smoke in aftertaste.
Tried from Cask on 29 Aug 2007 at 04:32

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask gravity @ GBBF 2007, London. Dark black color with a average, frothy / creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, light brown head. Aroma is moderate malty, coffee, mocca. Flavor is light sweet and moderate bitter with a average to long duration. (Coffee and hop bitter). Body is medium, texture is watery, carbonation is flat.
Tried from Cask on 26 Aug 2007 at 11:30

6.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask gravity @ GBBF 2007, London. Clear medium amber color with a small, fizzy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, chocolate. Flavor is light to moderate sweet and moderate bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium to light, texture is watery, carbonation is flat.
Tried from Cask on 26 Aug 2007 at 11:25