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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5.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Cask at Oliver Twist, Stockholm. Deep golden. Honey aroma. Medium sweet with light body and rounded mouthfeel. Notes of linginberries. An easy going blond ale that hasn’t got too much to offer.

Tried from Cask on 26 Mar 2006 at 06:58


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Cask hanpull at County Hotel, JDW, Ashford. Brownish copper colour with lasting bubbly beige head. I’ve always liked Cotleigh beers and this is no exception. Good hop/malt mix on the aroma. Hops have some earthiness. Malts are juicy and full in mouth. Finish has drying hop and a bit of herb. Fruits are red berry, bit of pear and red apple. Excellent session beer.

Tried from Cask on 16 Jan 2006 at 05:53


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

Cask handpull at CountyHotel JDW Ashford. Dark ruby colour with lasting thin beige head. Choc/coffee nose. Smooth in mouth. Good flavour carries on with goodish finish with is just a little it short. Would have picked this as a stout rather than an old ale.

Tried from Cask on 03 Oct 2005 at 14:51


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

[Cask at GBBF 2005] A brown beer with a small beige head. The aroma contains notes of caramel and nuts. While the flavor is sweet with notes of nuts as well as light hoppy notes in the end, making it dry. Nice one.

Tried from Cask on 07 Aug 2005 at 16:09


7.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Cask at County Hotel, JDW, Ashford Wonderful creamy pale gold beer. Typical of Cotleigh beers it is well made with good structure and balance. Has citrus fruit but enough malt to balance it and the stronger alcohol gives it the body to carry it off. Good pint 3.9. Re-rate as bottle from Sainsburys. Deep clear gold with thin white head. Syrupy malt and some orange fruit hop on aroma. Some toffee in mouth, some hops on finish. More orange syrup fruit flavour. 3.4/5

Tried from Cask on 15 Jul 2005 at 10:12


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

Cask at Mogul, Dover Got a good Cotleigh aroma and feel about this beer. Light copper colour with a good balance of hops and malt. Very well made, light citrus acids and some bready yeastiness. Good beer.

Tried from Cask on 01 Jul 2005 at 09:29


7.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Cask at Mogul, Dover Another excellent beer from this brewery. Dark red beer with roasted malt flavours and some fruit leading to a dryish finish with more choc/coffee flavours and rich fruit. One of my favourite porters.

Tried from Cask on 01 Jul 2005 at 09:16


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

Gravity at Red Lion, Snargate. Amber coloured and is a bit nutty. Bit thin in mouth, but a very nice hop finish. nothing exceptional, which is a shame cos I do like Cotleigh beers

Tried on 18 Jun 2005 at 05:45


5.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

[Cask] A hazy amber beer with a small white head. The aroma is slightly sweet and hoppy. The flavor is sweet and it is lovely hoppy. An easily drinkable beer.

Tried from Cask on 02 Apr 2005 at 13:45


6.6
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

[Cask at Cockney Pub, Århus] A red-brown beer with a huge dense creamy light brown head. The aroma is sweet roasted combined with fruity notes. The flavor is sweet roasted with notes of chocolate, nuts, and fruit.

Tried from Cask on 25 Mar 2005 at 03:42