Cotleigh Brewery

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

Established in 1979

Closed in 2021

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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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5.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Cask gravity at White Horse, Hedgerley. Gold, no head. Better condition than some at the fest. Not overly keen on this. Some fart, some hop.

Tried from Cask on 20 Sep 2008 at 09:59


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Cask at EBF 2008, on Saturday September 13Clear golden color, white head. Sweet fruity scent. Malty and fruity taste. Medium bitterness. Medium mouthfeel.

Tried from Cask on 15 Sep 2008 at 14:14


6.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6

Cask at EBF 2008, on Saturday September 13Clear copper color, white small head. Faint sweet malty scent. Malty and bitter taste, grainy. Smooth mouthfeel, low bitterness.

Tried from Cask on 15 Sep 2008 at 14:01


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

From cask. Pours clear and golden with a small white heads. Aroma is mild hoppy and fruity. Flavour is smooth and fruity hoppy. Light and fruity finish. Nice and simple session beer.

Tried from Cask on 14 Sep 2008 at 13:19


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Clear golden with medium with head. Sweet fruity aroma with malty and caramel notes. Sweet malty flavour with caramel and floral hops. Ends mild Bitter.

Tried on 13 Sep 2008 at 20:40


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Clear brown with tiny beige head. Sweet aroma with roasted malt, caramel and mild toffee notes. Sweet flavour with roasted malt, caramel and ripe fruits. Ends mild bitter.

Tried on 13 Sep 2008 at 20:40


5.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Cask, 4.2%. Cloudy orange colour. Stable creamy white head. The flavour starts a bit bland, and then a little aroma hop kicks in, grassy but not too interesting.

Tried from Cask on 09 Sep 2008 at 04:00


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask (GBBF 2008) - Golden in colour. Lightly hoppy and fruity aroma. Fresh tasting with some grapefruit and lemon. Nice and refreshing and a lot of flavour for the strength.

Tried from Cask on 08 Aug 2008 at 04:24


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Cask-conditioned at The Raven, Bath 5/7/08. Pale amber in colour with a slight white head. Citrus hop and honey aroma. Flavour had plenty of caramel with some fruit and a long, hoppy finish. Well-balanced, enjoyable stuff.

Tried from Cask on 05 Jul 2008 at 17:39


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

(Cask at Akkurat, Stockholm, 17 June 2008) Amber colour with lasting, frothy, off-white head. Fruity nose with notes of biscuity malt, orange peel and dusty, floral hops. Fruity taste with smooth hints of orange peel, apricots, biscuity malt and floral hops in the finish. Fairly dry, very nice balance. Wouldn’t suffer from a little more bite, but a nice beer.

Tried from Cask on 19 Jun 2008 at 13:39