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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6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 7

Bottle bought whilst on a visit to Somerset. Poured mid-brown with a small beige head. Aroma of roasted malt, chocolate, nut, caramel, dark fruit and treacle. Medium sweetness, light to moderate bitterness. Medium body, oily slightly watery texture, average carbonation.

Tried from Bottle on 06 Jan 2020 at 18:13


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

Bottle from Beers Of Europe. Label says 4.5% abv. Pours a clear dark mahogany colour with a very thin beige head. Aroma is malty with notes of caramel, toffee, dark fruits, slightly biscuity and bready. Taste is the same as the aroma but with some added roasty notes, nuts, a little spice and a slight hoppy bitterness that hits the palate. More roasted malt and a hint of cherries also on the finish. Thin to medium bodied. Ok beer but nothing more.

Tried from Bottle on 05 Jan 2020 at 19:02


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask @ The Tiddly, Ellerdine Heath. Ruby amber appearance, frothy off-white crown. Some nutty malts on the nose. Light airy palate, very soft caramel with pleasant nutty malts. Decent pintworthy amber.

Tried from Cask on 31 Dec 2019 at 18:46


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

Bottle from Beers of Europe. Appearance - golden with a very slight haze. Nose - barley and orange. Taste - more orange barley water. Palate - light bodied and creamy. Dry finish. Overall - ok.

Tried from Bottle on 05 Dec 2019 at 11:52


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

Bottle shared with Ashton McCobb. Pours clear golden amber with a slight haze and a thin white head. Aromas of buttery malt and caramel. Taste is light sweet, thin finish.

Tried from Bottle on 05 Dec 2019 at 11:50


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

30/11/2019. Cask at the Dove Street Inn Winter Beer Festival. Pours amber copper with a small bubbly white head. Aroma of light chocolate, malt, fruit, toffee, touch of blackcurrant. Medium sweetness and moderate roasted bitterness. Moderate body, slight oily texture, soft carbonation.

Tried from Cask on 30 Nov 2019 at 16:37


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

Cask ale, half-pint shared with Finn at Greyfriar. Unclear dark brown body with a deep shade of red. Dotted spots on the glass. Bubbles on the surface. Quite appealing aromas of bread and toffee. Nuts, caramel and a bite of smoke to the taste profile. Ends smooth and semi sweet. Decent. (Reading 20.10.2019).

Tried from Cask on 05 Nov 2019 at 11:28


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

Delt med Rune. Ultramørkebrun. Skum langs glasset. Karamellaroma. Myk munnfølelse. Smaken litt malt. Innslag av tørket frukt. Balansert.

Tried on 20 Oct 2019 at 13:24


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

Cask at the Cross keys, City. A clear amber orange coloured pour with a loose off white head. Aroma is raisin, cakey, brown bread, nutty, some twig. Flavour is composed of semi sweet, nutty malts, twig, apple,. Decent mild mannered bitter. Palate is semi sweet, thin, little watery, ok condition. Fine.

Tried from Cask on 15 Oct 2019 at 17:04


5.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Very pale colour with thin head. Very light in body and flavour. Rather grassy. 

Tried on 14 Oct 2019 at 20:00