Cottrell Brewing Company
Microbrewery
in
Pawcatuck,
Connecticut,
United States 🇺🇸
Owned by
Powder Hollow Brewery
Established in 1997
Contact
100 Mechanic St, Pawcatuck, CT, 06379, United States
Description
I felt this desire to make better beer. While studying in London, I developed a passion for quality ales and when I returned to Connecticut with my family, I knew I wanted to leave consulting and turn my passion into a business. I worked hard to master my craft. My wife, Ann, and I opened the doors to Cottrell and on February 28, 1997, we rolled the first keg of Old Yankee Ale down Mechanic Street to our local watering hole, CC O'Brien's. Our mission was then, and is still now, to produce the best product that we can using fresh, natural, quality ingredients.
If you haven’t tried Cottrell , you are missing out on a uniquely brewed, quality product steeped in New England history and great taste. Cottrell is something I hold dear to my heart and I want to share it with the world
Mechanic St brewery closed in 2022 and brand sold to Powder Hollow Brewing.
If you haven’t tried Cottrell , you are missing out on a uniquely brewed, quality product steeped in New England history and great taste. Cottrell is something I hold dear to my heart and I want to share it with the world
Mechanic St brewery closed in 2022 and brand sold to Powder Hollow Brewing.
4.2/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 3
On tap in Reading Terminal Market, pours a murky brown with some thin white head. Nose is odd, spice, candy sugar, some root vegetables, maybe even a little cooked squash. Flavor follows, cloves, all spice, candy, toffee. Boozy finish. Reminded me of a bad dubbel. Makes for an even worse scotch.
Tried
from Draft
on 25 Aug 2015
at 11:00
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Location: 12 oz bottle from Nikki's Liquors, 6/12/15
Aroma: The aroma is fairly malty, some earthy and bready notes, and a little citrus as well
Appearance: It pours a cloudy copper color with a frothy beige head and some average lace
Flavor: It tastes similar, fairly balanced overall, not too sweet, not too bitter, just balanced
Palate: It is medium bodied, with a decent mouthfeel, average carbonation, and a light dryness
Overall Impression: Solid enough beer. It has some flavor and a decent amount body, but overall, it just doesn't quite get there for me. Decent enough, but not my favorite.
Aroma: The aroma is fairly malty, some earthy and bready notes, and a little citrus as well
Appearance: It pours a cloudy copper color with a frothy beige head and some average lace
Flavor: It tastes similar, fairly balanced overall, not too sweet, not too bitter, just balanced
Palate: It is medium bodied, with a decent mouthfeel, average carbonation, and a light dryness
Overall Impression: Solid enough beer. It has some flavor and a decent amount body, but overall, it just doesn't quite get there for me. Decent enough, but not my favorite.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Jun 2015
at 14:36
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle 355ml @ Hotel Room, Best Western Plus, Waterbury, VT
Pours hazy deep golden with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel and hint of citrus. Taste is medium sweet and light bitter with a long caramel finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.
Pours hazy deep golden with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel and hint of citrus. Taste is medium sweet and light bitter with a long caramel finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jun 2015
at 20:23
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Bottle, 12oz. A lightly hazy dark golden to amber colored beer with a small, off-white head. The aroma is lightly caramel-ish, with some nuts, bread and a little fruity touch. The flavor has the same caramel, nuts and bready, but it’s more like a piney, citrus zesty hoppyness with a little bitterness added. It’s full to medium bodied with a soft carbonation. Long caramel and fruity finish. Far from superb, but it drinks easy. Would like most things more pronounced though. 150610
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jun 2015
at 20:19
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle. It’s a hazy, dark golden beer with a small, dense, off-white head. The aroma is rather malty, with a citrusy, piney touch and some caramel. It’s full-bodied, soft and quite dry on the palate. It’s quite bitter, with caramel sweetness, some generic fruityness and a touch of pine cones and orange zest. Long bitter and fruity finish. Not the best beer I’ve had, not much IPA-ish either. 150608
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Jun 2015
at 21:06
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle 355ml @ La Quinta Inn & Suites, Portland, ME
Pours hazy amber with aoff-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel, citrus, orange and hint of cocoa. Taste is medium sweet and medium bitter with a slightly dry, malty, caramel and bitter finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.
Pours hazy amber with aoff-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel, citrus, orange and hint of cocoa. Taste is medium sweet and medium bitter with a slightly dry, malty, caramel and bitter finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Jun 2015
at 21:05
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle at the source courtesy of Keith, thanks! Deep clear brown color, tan head. Aroma of vinous port wine, dark fruit. Taste is smooth rich red wine and port. Tasty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Oct 2014
at 17:02
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle at the source courtesy of Keith, thank you sir! Clear golden amber color, white edge head. Aroma of butterscotch, vanilla, whiskey. Taste is smooth slightly boozy butterscotch. Decent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Oct 2014
at 17:00
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft at the source. Clear yellow color, white edge head. Aroma if white pepper, hay, straw. Taste is very peppery straw. Crisp finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 24 Oct 2014
at 13:08
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle courtesy of Adam of Juba, thank you sir! Clear dark brown color, beige head. Aroma of spiced toasted brownies. Taste is herbal sweetish brownies. A bit messy.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Aug 2014
at 05:56