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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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fiulijn (28377) reviewed
Honey Buzzard from Cotleigh Brewery
17 years ago
5.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Cask Conditioned at J. D. Wetherspoon - The Moon Under Water, London
Hazy dark amber color, small head. Very light aroma, and light caramel flavor, very thin body, correct bitterness. Simple.
Tried from Cask on 06 Jan 2009 at 19:05
fiulijn (28377) reviewed
Red Nose Reinbeer from Cotleigh Brewery
17 years ago
5.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Cask Conditioned at J.D. Wetherspoon - The Masque Haunt, London
Hazy chestnut color. Light caramel aroma. Some caramel flavor, with chocolate and a quite dry mouthfeel. Not bad, but simple and boring.
Tried from Cask on 06 Jan 2009 at 19:04
cagarvie (40318) reviewed
Honey Buzzard from Cotleigh Brewery
17 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
cask at JDW edinburgh ...nice red copper ... light choclate malt and plum nose ... toffee malts .. light chocolate roast ... juicy fruits ... light sweet honey hop back ground.
Tried from Cask on 01 Jan 2009 at 06:04
Harrisoni (26621) reviewed
Honey Buzzard from Cotleigh Brewery
17 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask handpull at Humphrey Bean JDW, Tonbridge. Mahogany colour with lasting beige head. Some malt sweetness on aroma, some choc. Not exactly full in mouth which lets it down a bit. I suppose there is some honey in there somewhere. An ok choccy honey beer which is just a little too watery in the mouth, but the flavours are overall good.
Tried from Cask on 27 Dec 2008 at 08:25
berkshirejohn (10479) reviewed
Peregrine from Cotleigh Brewery
17 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
[500ml bottle from Majestic, bottle conditioned.] Black with a chestnut hue and a ring of tan head; aromas of smoke, licorice and chocolate; creamy in the mouth, exploding with chewy malts and sweet milk chocolate flavours; then a dry chocolate dominated finish. Very drinkable, but somewhat lacking in complexity.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Dec 2008 at 17:09
berkshirejohn (10479) reviewed
Red Nose Reinbeer from Cotleigh Brewery
17 years ago
6.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
500ml bottle from Majestic Wines, Bracknell. Chesnut brown with a red tint; the thick loose tan head fades rapidly; sweet malt aromas; oily roasted malts when tasted, smooth and chocolatey; with a gentle bitter finish. (24Dec2008 6/3/6/3/14=3.2)

Cask at the Queen Hotel (JDW), Aldershot. Reddish amber with a thin cream head; woody aroma with a touch of winter spice; sweet malty taste, with a twiggy bitterness; and some lingering malts to finish. Drinkable but not very exciting. (11Jan2016 6/4/6/3/11=3)
Tried from Bottle on 24 Dec 2008 at 17:07
berkshirejohn (10479) reviewed
Buzzard from Cotleigh Brewery
17 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
[500ml bottle from Majestic. Bottle conditioned and labelled as Buzzard rather than Old Buzzard.] Chestnut brown with a thin ring of off-white head; smoky peaty aroma; nutty and earthy flavours, with nicely roasted dry malts to finish.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Dec 2008 at 19:06
berkshirejohn (10479) reviewed
Tawny Owl from Cotleigh Brewery
17 years ago
5.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
[500ml bottle from Majestic.] Golden with a thin white head; malty and fruity aroma; over-pasteurised boiled jam fruitiness with good malts and some bitterness to finish.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Dec 2008 at 16:00
wheresthepath (3760) reviewed
Honey Buzzard from Cotleigh Brewery
17 years ago
4.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
[Cask at Back of Beyond, Reading] Deep golden with a slight white head. A pleasant but rather faint honey flavour up front fails to disguise a fairly average beer behind. Drinkable but forgettable.
Tried from Cask on 20 Dec 2008 at 19:08
berkshirejohn (10479) reviewed
Golden Seahawk from Cotleigh Brewery
17 years ago
5.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
[500ml bottle from Majestic.] Amber with a thin white head; grassy hop aroma; smooth, oily, texture with some honeyed sweetness, and a dry bitter finish. A rather ordinary bitter.
Tried from Bottle on 20 Dec 2008 at 17:53