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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5.4/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6.5
Cask gravity at White Cliffs BF 2011. Very deep ruby colour No head Newspaper and sourness on aroma. Some wood character. More newspaper and sour fruit in mouth. I stryggled with it
Tried from Cask on 04 Feb 2011 at 06:54

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Cask at NWAF, 2011. Dark brown pour with a beige head. Burn caramel, treacle and butterscotch aromas. Flavours of treacle toffee, a little sweet spice, meaty. Slight bitterness. Malty, spicy finish.
Tried from Cask on 24 Jan 2011 at 13:21

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Cask (handpump) @ GBBF 10, Great British Beer Festival, Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, England.Clear medium orange yellow color with a average, frothy, good lacing, fully lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is light moderate malty, toasted, malt, light apple, light hoppy, chamomile tea. Flavor is moderate sweet and light to light moderate bitter with a average to long duration, apple tea. Body is medium to light, texture is watery to oily, carbonation is soft to flat. [20100803]
Tried from Cask on 16 Dec 2010 at 10:36

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask @ 11th Ayrshire Real Ale Festival. Mahogany brown colour, white bubbles. Aroma is caramel malts, bit of fruits. Flavour is caramel malts, licorice, slightly sweet, slightly bitter. Bit of roastiness.
Tried from Cask on 10 Oct 2010 at 12:14

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
(Cask at GBBF, London Earl’s Court, 5 Aug 2010) Black colour with frothy, beige head. Roasted, malty nose with coffee, chocolate and cocoa. Roasted, malty taste with notes of dark chocolate and coffee. Creamy and dry with a generous espresso bitterness in the finish. Medium body, dry and fairly bitter. Very nice stout.
Tried from Cask on 13 Sep 2010 at 12:57

5.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Cask@GBBF2010. Yellowish golden colour, small off-white head. Aroma is honey, nectar, fruits, grass and some earth. Flavour is fruits, wood, grass and some mild floral hoppyness.
Tried from Cask on 22 Aug 2010 at 23:15

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
From cask. Pours clear and golden orange with a small white head. Aroma is roasted malty and slight breadish. Mild fruity and vague citrusy. Bitter and slight malty into the finish. Dry finish.
Tried from Cask on 04 Aug 2010 at 10:51

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask (Southampton Beer Festival 2010) - Very dark brown, almost black. Chocolatey aroma wih roasted malt and coffee. Smooth taste with roasted malt and plain chocolate.
Tried from Cask on 09 Jun 2010 at 10:32

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From cask at Brew Wharf beerfestival. Pours dark golden brown with a redish glare and a small tan head. Aroma is light yeasty and roasted malty. Vague teaish flavoured, light herbal touch. Smooth malty and mild fruity flavoured. Subdued bitterness into a more malt dominated finish. Vague liqourice note.
Tried from Cask on 01 Oct 2009 at 13:01

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Cask at GBBF 2009 ... deep brown ... plum and toffee nose ... soft roast ... little toffee ... little molasis ... lots of dark fruits.
Tried from Cask on 11 Sep 2009 at 14:20