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Cotleigh Tawny Bitter

Cotleigh Tawny Bitter

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A Bitter brewed by
Cotleigh

Wiveliscombe, England

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432.96/5.02.95/5.03.8%46.6English pint P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Cask; Regular
Tawny Bitter was the first beer to be produced by the newly started Cotleigh Brewery back in 1979. Today it is still the brewery's leading brand and is undoubtedly one of the most popular pints in the West Country. Tawny bitter is brewed using local malted barley and English whole hops. A distinctive, well- balanced traditional bitter, Tawny Bitter has been a finalist in the Champion Beer of Britain competition on two occasions, and twice been chosen as a CAMRA Good Beer Guide "Beer of the Year".

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andyfoot (1), Bournemouth, England
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4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/519/20
Jul 22, 2005  
My father lives in Devon and introduced me to this wonderful ale. A more moreish beer I have never tasted!


 Nekronos (1943), Xalapa, Mexico
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jan 18, 2006  
Too bitters last night. BUt anyway, this was very drinkable, a little dark, but stills being a bitter. Bubbling in head.


 harrisoni (5331), Ashford, Kent, England
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/514/20
Jan 16, 2006  
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.


 tiggmtl (4178), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/105/512/20
Sep 25, 2005  
Mild, fruity caramel aroma. Clear copper coloured body with low, off-white, fine bubbled head that recedes to lasting cover and coats the glass. Strong, fresh malty flavour with some notes of caramel and a fair fruitiness. Medium body with fair carbonation and creamy texture. Cask at the Five Bells (Clyst Hydon, Devon).


 Fukito (595), Buenos Aires, Argentina
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Dec 24, 2007  
Cask at The Rake, november 07. Shinny golden/ copper color with a small white rim. Nutty/ cereal flavor with some very slight spicy hops. Dried fruits ending. Medium to light mouthfeel, warming and inviting. Mild with a nutty feeling. Some slightly sulphurous and cereal notes on the nose. Warming, drinkable mild.




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