Cotleigh Brewery
Microbrewery in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England 🏴
Established in 1979
Closed in 2021
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Description
Cotleigh Brewery began life in Devon in 1979, in the old stable block of Cotleigh Farmhouse at Washfield near Tiverton. Immediate success meant that in 1980 the brewery moved to the historic brewing town of Wiveliscombe in Somerset. Its original owner Ted Bishop was succeeded in the early 80's by John and Jenny Aries, who built upon the brewery's success. The brewery moved in 1985 to the current location in order to fulfil ever-increasing demand. Currently is Stephen Heptinstall the sole owner of the Brewery.
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
500ml bottle. Poured a clear medium amber with a thin broken white head. The aroma is big biscuit malt, tropical fruit hop. The flavour is moderate bitter with a light crisp dry woody resin floral hop bitter palate and a lingering bitter finish. Medium bodied with average carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Dec 2017
at 13:12
5/10
Tried
from Cask
on 08 Dec 2017
at 19:09
8/10
Tried
on 03 Dec 2017
at 15:25
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask pint at The Royal Oak, Ellerdine Heath, Shropshire on 2nd Dec 2017. Amber bodied, off-white crown. Bursting with fruity hops and semi-sweet maltiness, I really enjoyed it. Had to revisit the pump clip to make sure it was in fact a Cotleigh brewed beer!
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Dec 2017
at 07:25
6/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask at the Dove Street Inn Winter Festival, 2017. Pours clear golden colour with a small bubbly white head. Aroma of grain, hop, grass and light floral notes. Moderate sweetness, light bitterness. Light to medium body, oily and watery texture, soft to flat carbonation. OK.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Dec 2017
at 10:46
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at Swan Inn, Farnborough. Light Herbal grassy citrus aroma. Bright gold. Creamy white head. M bitter. Citrus. Herbs. Light bodied but a soft carbonation save the palate. Long dry finish. Decent.
Tried
from Cask
on 23 Nov 2017
at 06:36
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Fra cask på Crosse Keys, London 11 Okt 17. Ultramørk amber. Lavt stabilt skum. Aroma av røstet malt & sjokolade. Myk munnfølelse. Smaken lettrøkt bacon & nøtter med spor av sjokolade i avslutningen.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Nov 2017
at 05:08
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Dark color with a fine tan head. Looks nice. Ok lacing. Ok intensity in the aroma. Fine body for a 4,3% beer and a soft carbonation level. Tad sweet and a moderate bitterness. Toffee, coccoa, mild roast and some coffee in the flavor.
[Cask at High Cross in Leicester, England]
Brewery #1800
[Cask at High Cross in Leicester, England]
Brewery #1800
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Oct 2017
at 01:32
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6
Cask-conditioned, on gravity, at the Commercial Rooms, Bristol 11/10/2017. Deep brown in colour, with a slight, off-white, head. Thin bodied beer, with some camp coffee, toasty malts and a sweet edge. So so.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Oct 2017
at 11:29
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask ½ pint at Flying Horse (JDW), Gatwick airport, on October 18, 2017.Malty, roasted, chocolate taste. Grainy, sweet, chocolate aftertaste. Medium mouthfeel, medium bitterness. Hazy dark brown to black color, tan head. Malty, grainy, slight roasted scent.6/3/7/3/13=3.2
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Oct 2017
at 06:35