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.
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.
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
3.9% Cask gravity at Firkin Ale House Folkestone, clear gold lasting thin white head. yes clearly still a Goachers beer a bit like the Light. Hoppier than most Goachers beers. Good hoppy bitter finish. Nice enough.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Jan 2016
at 12:07
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at the "Southern Ale Adventure" Beer Festival at the Prince of Wales, Farnborough. Interesting to see that this hasn’t been rated for a while, so presumably it’s making a comeback - to me, this is everything an English bitter should be. It’s a bright chestnut colour with a loose cream head; the taste is a spectacular combination of Kentish hops and treacle toffee; leading to a dry finish. A really satisfying pint.
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Oct 2015
at 08:44
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6
Gravity cask at St Albans beer festival. Clear maroon color. Aroma of dusty cocoa. Taste is roasty dark fruit. Easy drinking.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Oct 2015
at 03:24
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at GBBF 2015. It pours clear deep brown with a small beige head. The nose is toasty, earthy, earthy roast, must, charred wood, barnyard and fruit cake. The taste is toasty, earthy, charred wood, cocoa, caramel, chocolate cake, light spice and pepper with a dry, earthy finish. Medium body and fine carbonation. Pretty easy going. Decent.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Aug 2015
at 10:24
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Goachers Gold Star Cask. Amber, with a solid small white head. Malty, slightly hoppy hints in the aroma. Smooth, bitter hoppy taste, short finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Jun 2015
at 16:49
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask. Appearance is clear, light amber, no head. Aroma- some fruit, hoppy, blackberry hints. Taste- crisp hops, citrus, hint of malt. Refreshing.
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Jun 2015
at 13:06
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
From cask. Pours pitch black with a small tan head. Aroma is roasted dark malty and breadish. Roasted, light yarish and dark malty. Mild bitter, roasted breadish and malty. Bitter and roasted dark malty finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 Dec 2014
at 01:33
5.5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6
Sampled @ GBBF day 2. Dark brown to black color, small beige head. Smell and taste malts, a hint of leaves, lightly dark fruits, a touch of sweet bitter. Hmm pretty average imo.
Tried
on 19 Aug 2014
at 10:12
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask - Dark roast and bitter sweet chocolate. Jet black with a rich beige head. Creamy roast with some nice bittersweet chocolate. Very decent.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Aug 2014
at 06:50
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 5
Looks dark caramel in colour, with a foamy off-white head. Armoas- caramel, toffee, some hops, hint of cocoa. Smooth taste, caramel and chocolate hints, some dry roast in the finish, with a bit of bitterness.
Tried
on 27 May 2014
at 02:50