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The Wilkes Head (Whim Brewery)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Whim - Flower PowerExceptional1
Whim - Hartington BitterExcellent1
Whim - Hartington IPAExcellent1
Black Iris - Better the devil you knowNot Tried0
Whim - Ruby PorterNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Wilkes Head, Leek, Staffordshire
Picture 2. The Wilkes Head, Leek, Staffordshire

Visits Details

07 Jun 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening fairly busy locals pub a few coming and going during our stay. A pub worthy of its GBG entry a must do if in the area, we could've stayed for much longer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whim - Flower Power5.30ExceptionalA full on premium pale ale, big hop nose and warmth of malt soon gives to big hop and citrus flavours. A perfect 5*
Whim - Hartington Bitter4.00ExcellentStandard bitter with a slight spicy peppery kick
Whim - Hartington IPA4.50ExcellentBursting with apple flavour in spot on condition
Black Iris - Better the devil you know5.50Not Tried
Whim - Ruby Porter4.70Not Tried

About The Wilkes Head

The pub sign. The Wilkes Head, Leek, Staffordshire

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent2
Good-
Acceptable-
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5DS.

One of the oldest pubs in the town and located in St Edward Street. Regular CAMRA Good Beer Guide entry.

We have visited this pub once, seen 5 different beers and tried 3 of them.

Map location

Postcode: ST13 5DS