Cotleigh Brewery
Microbrewery in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
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.
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Inn on the Green, Bristol. Golden coloured with a decent white head. Aroma of hay and citrus/grassy hops. Flavour had some initial sweetness before a decent dry finish. Refreshing and very similar to Cotleigh 25.
Earlier Rating: 5/22/2007 Total Score: 3.4
Cask conditioned at the Bag OโNails, Bristol 22/5/07. Copper coloured with a slight head. Aroma of grassy hops followed by a well-balanced flavour of hops and biscuity malt. Good dry finish. Very pleasant.
Earlier Rating: 5/22/2007 Total Score: 3.4
Cask conditioned at the Bag OโNails, Bristol 22/5/07. Copper coloured with a slight head. Aroma of grassy hops followed by a well-balanced flavour of hops and biscuity malt. Good dry finish. Very pleasant.
Tried
from Cask
on 31 Dec 2007
at 07:33
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask-conditioned at the Commercial Rooms JDW, Bristol 16/11/07. Very light, sweet malt aroma whiff the merest whiff of grassy hop. Touch of hops in the mouth, with a slightly sweet, short finish. Ok.
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Nov 2007
at 11:41
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6
[i] Cask at The Penny Black, JDW, Bicester, 11-11-07 [/i] Poured mid amber in colour. and startled me by being almost christmasy with sherry like flavours at first but this gradually disappears and some more subtle biscuit and malts come through. Overall I found this to be a beer that didnโt quite know what it was or trying to be.
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Nov 2007
at 13:46
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle from ASDA for ยฃ1. Aroma of dark fruit with a hit of roasted malt. Flavour had some chocolate and more fruit before a slightly bitter finish. Good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Oct 2007
at 15:51
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from ASDA. Ruby-red with a decent off-white head that left a lot of lacing. Fruity malt aroma with some roasted notes. Flavour of caramel and red fruit with a touch of coffee to finish. A very good bottled beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Oct 2007
at 07:31
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask handpull at Wenlock Arms. Chestnut. Thin beige head. Looks in good condition. So itโs a strong bitter/ESB with an odd marzipan almond flavour. Not terribly good. OK hop on end, but lacks malt/backbone for such a strong ABV. Aroma has some hop.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Oct 2007
at 08:13
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask @ GBBF 2007. Pours a clear amber color with a small off-white head. Fruity malty caramel aroma. Frutiy malty hoppy caramel flavor. Sweet malty finish with some bitterness in the aftertaste.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Oct 2007
at 08:04
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at Three Judges. An orange-amber beer with a thin beige head. The aroma is sweet with notes of caramel. The flavor is sweet malty with notes of caramel and a lightly bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Sep 2007
at 14:07
5.6/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
(Bottle 50 cl) Courtesy of yngwie. Slightly hazy, orangey brown with an off-white head leaving some laces. Somewhat fat, malty aroma with a whiff of nuts. Medium body, dry nutty malt and a rather hoppy finish. Quite decent. 180807
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Sep 2007
at 15:27
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at 3 Judges ... Ruby ... fruity malt ... sweet fruity malt little hop ... ok but not my thing.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Sep 2007
at 06:16