Naughty Neighbour from Nickel Brook

As friends and I sang in Philadelphia two years ago today, "America Day! America Day! Hey, everybody, it's America Day!"

Special surprise guests that Independence Day were Boys II Men. Here, this earworm is a special 4th of July gift from me to you.

I was loitering in the liquor store this afternoon, reveling in the A/C, when I spotted Nickel Brook's Naughty Neighbour, an American style pale ale. I have a general "Nickel Brook makes me think of Nickelback" bias against this brewery, but you can't go wrong with a pretty lady dressed as Uncle Sam, amiright?

 

This is a basically ideal muggy afternoon beer. It's smooth and crisp, with a sharp piney-hop bite, taking the edge of the heat rather nicely. At 4.9%, it's wonderfully sessionable too, which is a strong asset when there are so many humid hours of yuck in store.

If you need us, the cat and I will be locked in our only air conditioned room, reading, napping, and drinking another Naughty Neighbour.

Cheers!

Emily


Naughty Neighbour
Nickel Brook Brewery in Burlington, Ontario
Available in Ontario at LCBO and Beer Stores
4.9% alc./vol.
355 ml bottles
6 bottles $12.25