During this lock down I’ve had a few “core” beers that I’ve been drinking. One of them is Metal Head by Nickel Brook Brewing. This beer is a somewhat new bigger brother to Headstock, a beer we reviewed 7 years ago on the blog. Back then I thought “hoppy” or “floral” were helpful aroma or… Read More


I’m a big fan of what Nicklebrook Brewery is doing with their Bastard series of stouts. It’s always exciting to see what they’ll come up with next. The Bolshevic is amazing, the Kentucky is unique and now this, the Cheeky. Cheeky Bastard is a big change for the series – the stouts are generally high… Read More


I absolutely love Bolshevik Bastard. It’s a beautifully made imperial stout. So when the boys from Nickel Brook Brewing went ahead and aged it in Kentucky bourbon barrels you can imagine how excited I got. Sadly I only purchased one bottle, I might have to go get another to try and cellar it. Or maybe… Read More