Otter Creek Brewing

Client Brewer in Middlebury, Vermont, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Owned by Barrel One Collective
Associated Venue: Otter Creek Brewing - Out of business

Established in 1991

Contact
793 Exchange St, Middlebury, VT, 05753, United States
Description
OCB has been hitting, hopping and dosing brews with creativity since acid-washed jeans were hip β€” throwing a bit of kind into the kettle whenever possible. Look for our hop-soaked ales and delicious lagers around New England and the mid-Atlantic.

Acquired by Long Trail in 2010 with the brewing facility eventually sold to Whistle Pig. Currently operating as a brand owned and marketed by Harpoon.

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6.2/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Great pour and a good initial smells but doesn’t really follow through. Pours a really dark amber with super awesome head and lacing. Carpet lacing. Finishes with medium bitterness, and a little citrus. Tap at Black Squirrel.
Tried from Draft on 03 Aug 2014 at 20:24

7/10
Tried on 01 Aug 2014 at 21:46

8/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
12 ounce bottle into pint glass, bottled on 3/3/2014. Pours hazy/murky deep gold color with a 2 finger dense and fluffy white head with good retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Spotty soapy lacing clings down the glass, with a large amount of streaming carbonation retaining the head. Aromas of bright grapefruit, lemon peel, tangerine, orange zest, coriander, clove, black pepper, herbal, grass, wheat, bread, and herbal/yeast earthiness. Very nice aromas with good balance and complexity of bright citrus hops, fruity/spicy yeast, coriander, and pale malt notes; with great strength. Taste of bright grapefruit, lemon peel, tangerine, orange zest, coriander, clove, black pepper, herbal, grass, wheat, bread, and herbal/yeast earthiness. Moderate amount of earthy spiciness/hop bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of grapefruit, lemon peel, tangerine, orange zest, coriander, clove, black pepper, wheat, bread, and herbal/yeast earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Very nice complexity and robustness of bright citrus hops, fruity/spicy yeast, coriander, and pale malt flavors; with a great malt/yeast/spice balance and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium-high carbonation and medium body; with a very smooth, crisp, and lightly prickly mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is well hidden with minimal warming present after the finish. Overall this is a damn nice white IPA! All around good balance and complexity of bright citrus hops, fruity/spicy yeast, coriander, and pale malt flavors; and extremely smooth and crisp to drink. A very enjoyable offering.
Tried from Bottle on 19 Jul 2014 at 18:15

6.5/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Location: Draft at Surf City, 6/28/14

Aroma: The nose of this one is citrus zest, wheat, and some spice
Appearance: The beer pours a hazed golden color with a smallish head
Flavor: The flavor is much the same, citrus/lemon and spice mostly, some what notes
Palate: the body is light-medium, it has an average-plus carbonation, and an okay feel
Overall Impression: I thought this was an okay beer. Nothing more than that though. Just an okay beer.
Tried from Draft on 13 Jul 2014 at 14:06

7.6/10 β€” Appearance 10 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Smell of roasted malt. Black colour, light brown head. Aroma of chocolate, roasted malt, hops, cocoa. Bitter, medium sweet. Soft, medium-rich carbon, ashy palate. Medium body, slightly watery.
Tried on 04 Jul 2014 at 10:42

4.5/10 β€” Appearance 10 Aroma 6 Flavor 3 Texture 2 Overall 3
From a can has big foamy head, almost spilled over. Big bubbles in this head, head is not creamy whatsoever. Odd medium hop aroma. Tastes like a highly hopped hefe, wtf. Astringent as the session continues. Lots of chunks of junk pour into the brew fromthe bottom of thwe can. Hey, I like sediment but yikes holy mackerel, this stuff has big chunks of white globs, almost makes me not want to drink it. I guess I’m a sissy in that respect. Just got some in my mouth, pretty chewy. Pahtooie. Very unique ipa think here baby. Can’t think of anything I had that is like this. Yes its IPA but such a different turn on the typical style. Overall? Nasty Nellie. Yea, i really appreciate the look of this beer just wish it was more civilized on my taste buds.
Tried from Can on 04 Jul 2014 at 10:36

6/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
A golden ale with a thin lacing white head. In aroma, sweet fruity malt with light grassy hops, ok. In mouth,a crisp malt with light grassy hops, mineral notes, ok. On tap at brewery.
Tried from Draft on 29 Jun 2014 at 15:08

6.9/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
A hazed blonde ale with a thin white head. In aroma, sweet fruity malt with light cloves and grassy hops, ok. In mouth, a nice fruity malt with banana, cloves, grassy hop, well done. On tap at brewery.
Tried from Draft on 29 Jun 2014 at 14:58

6/10
Tried on 29 Jun 2014 at 11:34

5.1/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Clouded burnt orange. Sweet toffee nose. Sweet taste. Thin, nutmeg and other spices. Cinnamon and creamy finish
Tried on 28 Jun 2014 at 21:39