Cotleigh Brewery

Microbrewery in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Established in 1979

Closed in 2021

Contact
Ford Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2RE, England
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.

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6/10
Tried on 21 Oct 2017 at 08:17

4.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 4
Cask handpull at Knights Templar JDW London. Clear dark brown colour lasting bubbly beige head. Chocolate aroma oh wow this is poor in the mouth. Watery. Not much coffee not much chocolate. Watery poor condition. All over the place. A citrus edge that doesnt fit. Couldnt finish a half.
Tried from Cask on 21 Oct 2017 at 08:00

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7
On cask at the Standing Order. Appearance - dark brown to olive colour. Some red chinks. Slightly off white head. Nose - bitter coffee and chocolate. Light bitter note. Taste - bitter chocolate and burnt bread. Palate - close to medium bodied with a dry crunchy middle and finish. Overall - ok.
Tried from Cask on 16 Oct 2017 at 05:00

5.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask at the Standing Order. Pours clear ruby with a thin beige head. Aromas of coffee and biscuit. Taste is bitter burnt toffee and bitter coffee. Too bitter.
Tried from Cask on 16 Oct 2017 at 04:57

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask at the Ivory Peg, Chelmsford. Pours dark brown with a lasting beige head leaving good lacing. An ok porter.
Tried from Cask on 15 Oct 2017 at 10:57

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask@ Ivory Peg, Chelmsford. Nice head with good duration. Color is dar brown. Aroma and taste are roast malt, caramel, fruits, hops and has a nice sweet finish.
Tried from Cask on 14 Oct 2017 at 11:29

6.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at the standing order. Pours deep amber, nose is roasted, light coffee, cola, taste is sweet, caramel, chewy toffee, roasted, some hints of coffee. --- Beer merged from original tick of Chocca Mocca on 20 Oct 2017 at 10:05 - Score: 6
Tried from Cask on 13 Oct 2017 at 14:40

4.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
Cask at the Crosse key, bank. A Cleer nut brown coloured pour with a a lasting G light tan head. Aroma is sweet, woody Choco, stale grains, vanilla. Flavour is composed of thin, tangy malts, dishwater, metallic, mineral.. Dried chocolate powder. Palate is semi sweet, thin, watery,. Pretty shit.
Tried from Cask on 12 Oct 2017 at 14:28

6.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
tried at the felix holt, Nuneaton. Deep ruby to black colour with a pale tan head. Aroma has roasted malt, light chocolate and slight mineral. Taste light chocolate bitter. Light to medium body
Tried on 09 Oct 2017 at 14:15

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Tried at the Three Horseshoes Waddington. Golden colour with a white head. Light citrus aroma and taste with a medium body.
Tried on 06 Oct 2017 at 10:25