Cottrell Brewing Company Reviews

pdog555	3.5 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA Pours dark amber with little to no head, white. Aroma of guava, melons, citrus. Taste wine must, oaky resin, muted melon notes. Taste has tropical fruits, lingering resin, lemon. Good. Saturday, March 18, 2023
melush	3.4 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA Tap @ Mystic Pizza, Mystic, CT, USA. Hazy amber colour with a thin white head. Aroma is hops, citrus, fruits, slightly malty. Taste is hops, citrus, grapefruit, peach, malt. Medium body, average carbonation. Tuesday, November 29, 2022
gripweed57	3.4 Cottrell Incredibly Pretentious Ale 12 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Orange gold color. Rocky beige head. Nice lacing. Piney hop aroma hints at mint and spring onions. Slightly toasted malt flavor is quickly overpowered by a rush of dank resiny hops. Intensely bitter peppery notes. Dank and more dank. Astringent dry finish and aftertaste. Friday, April 9, 2021
Slubgob	2.7 Cottrell Glory Drank from can. Not sure of it wants to be a NE IPA with the fruitty notes or a planner with the lighter body and low hops. Decent drink, just not what I expected when I went for the oils. Thursday, July 2, 2020
alexsdad06	3.1 Cottrell Old Yankee Ale This is a backlog rating from 2012 from a bottle shared by Tmoney99, from notes. When I had this beer it was average to below average for the style and not something I wanted to have again or I just didn't get back to my notes because of my technology at the time, work and/or family. Words to describe this beer are toasted malts, caramel, mild hops. Friday, September 13, 2019
pdog555	2.6 Cottrell Can'n Porter Pours reddish black with a thick creme head. Aroma of toasted malt. Taste is nutty and dominated by toasted malt influence. Palate contains a roasted dark note that lingers on the back of the tongue. Average porter. Wednesday, April 3, 2019
sambroder	0.5 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA Sunday, February 17, 2019
sdhunter	3.6 Cottrell State Line Handcrafted Amber Ale It had a hoppy aftertaste. Cloudy but amber color. Not is good is Boston lager. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone Monday, January 7, 2019
keat9595	2 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA Saturday, December 1, 2018
17Beer	3.6 Cottrell State Line Handcrafted Amber Ale 12 oz bottle. Pours a cloudy orange amber with a quick dissipating white head. Lots of lacing. Big biscuity scents with some citrus underneath. Nice sours and leather tastes. Short finish. Mild carbonation. Well balanced and very solid amber. Sunday, November 18, 2018
Jabah	2.6 Cottrell Old Yankee Ale New England Run Sample #4.. I wasn't feelin' this that much. I see it got some good reviews, but seemed just average to me. We went to a lunch place in Providence where you can bring your own beer (which don't exist where I live), so maybe having this paired with Asian food drinking it out of the bottle wasn't the best idea. But still, I'd figure something would stand out....just eh. Tasted and seemed more like a lager. My next review (Geary's) will describe more of what I was looking for. I may give this a 2nd chance, but probably not unless choices are limited. Btw...beer is expensive up here! Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Jabah	3 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA I guess this is considered a New England style IPA. Lacking hops,...almost a pale ale where I'm from. Has a light orange to mild copper appearance. A little more yeasty flavor than the typical west coast or tropical style. Not much citrus/pine...toned down a bit...ok for seafood pairings. Kind of boring though and not really one I'd return to. Sunday, April 15, 2018
LetsGoState	3.2 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA Appearance is clear amber. Taste is medium bitterness. Overall balanced with a touch of sweet. Sunday, September 24, 2017
Bulk_Carrier	3 Cottrell Perry's Revenge The appearance was a murky dark orange close to brown color with a cap of a little white foamy head that fell off at a moderate pace. Not much lace. The aroma had some sweet malty tones of caramel/toffee, light nuts, some herbal to grassy hop character and ended with a little bit of earthiness. The flavor was malty dry sweet with the herbal and earthy components trying to blend but mostly stayed somewhat separated. Lingering aftertaste of the maltiness. Long malty finish. The palate was between light and medium bodied with a fair sessionability about it. Carbonation felt low but expected. ABV felt secure and expected. Overall, pretty decent beer to me as it seemed clean, but also didn’t have the peat or smoke I normally associate with the style, so that kinda takes a little bit of a hit. Friday, June 2, 2017
17Beer	3.4 Cottrell Old Yankee Ale Scents of bisquets malt and a little yeast. Pours red brown with slightly off-white head. Substantial persistent head with light lacing. Tastes sharp and dry with a alkaline mouthfeel. Balanced and nice. Saturday, May 6, 2017
ejarger	5 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA Monday, April 24, 2017
yespr	3.5 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA From tap. Pours hazy orange with a small white head. Aroma is peachy, grapefruity and slight soapy hoppy. Fruity sweet impression. Crisp hoppy and fruity far finish. Monday, April 3, 2017
Bebum	3.2 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA Amber, cloudy. Full body, moderate flavor, rich mouthfeel, average length. Moderately bitter, dry, tart. Citrus hop character. Grows on you. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone Wednesday, February 22, 2017
eems01	4 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA Sunday, January 22, 2017
Bulk_Carrier	3.1 Cottrell State Line IPA This was poured into a becher pint glass. The appearance had a dark golden semi-hazy color with a sly transparency about it. Some carbonation could be seen rising. Small white head quickly dissipated with no lacing. The aroma balances between some citrus, pine and caramel. Then some breadiness and orange zest cleanly moves in. The flavor takes the previously mentioned aromas to cleanly build a soft sweet feature sliding over a nice bitterness. Balanced semi-sweet aftertaste yields the same sort of finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fair sessionability about it. Moderate carbobation. Sly lacing. Overall, pretty good old school styled AIPA that I could come back to if I see it. Maybe not really one to seek out, but good enough for what it is. Tuesday, January 10, 2017
BillKismet	2.6 Cottrell Old Yankee Ale Brassy body, super poofy nose. Astringent, bitter hop nose and flavor. Out of balance--could use more of a malt backing. Thursday, December 29, 2016
halfonit	3.7 Cottrell State Line IPA Pours a slightly cloudy deep golden color. Aroma is of hops, citrus, some malts, and pineapple. Heavier body with some carbonation. Flavor is the same. Seems like the hops are fresh and comes through nicely. Leaves a citrus hop finish. Sunday, August 14, 2016
halfonit	2.6 Cottrell Old Yankee Ale Picked this up at the brewery. Pours a clear amber color with a thick, slightly off white head. A minute later it’s gone leaving minimal lacing. Aroma is of roasted malts, chocolate, harvest, and cocoa. Medium bodied. Flavor is of malts, chocolate, caramel, dry hops, and some earthiness. Leaves a roasted, burnt, malt chocolate finish. Meh. Saturday, August 13, 2016
tfontana	3 Cottrell Old Yankee Ale Taster pour at Craft Beer Race New Haven. Appearance is hazy light brown (like a cider) with ring of head, mild lacing and sparkle. Aroma is bready malt. Taste is malt dominant biscuit/cracker with some caramel. Palate is light-to-medium bodied with average texture, soft carbonation and finish like taste. Overall, not bad by any means but pretty pedestrian. Friday, August 5, 2016
BeersGoodnStuf	4 Cottrell State Line IPA Friday, June 10, 2016
kevd193213	3.5 Cottrell Perry's Revenge Draught. Light amber caramel pour with a thin off white head. Aroma of caramel malt, faint brown sugar, toffee and plums. Medium body with a warming alcohol finish. Saturday, May 21, 2016
r464	3.3 Cottrell Stonington Glory Aroma is skunky and earthy. Light and crisp, some lemony citrus and a bready cereal. A bit light on the hops and the finish suffers for it. Thursday, March 10, 2016
closey22	3.2 Cottrell Perry's Revenge Cloudy opaque reddish brick brown no head; aroma is malty sweet notes of wild berries; flava is malty sweet notes of molasses; feels medium to thick slight fizz; finishes tangy malty dry Sunday, March 6, 2016
DocLock	3.1 Cottrell Old Yankee Ale Bottle from Wegmans. Pours hazy dark straw with off-white head. Nose was caramel malt, hops. Tasted caramel malty, with some mild tannins, assertive hops in the finish, and some late citrus. Wednesday, February 24, 2016
hayduke	3.7 Cottrell Perry's Revenge This was sent to me by Strykzone in a trade. Pour dark brown with a tan head Malty nose with dark ripe fruit. Some chocolate as well .Full body. Very rich flavor with a lot of fruit. Really nice. Wednesday, February 17, 2016
jredmond	3.3 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA A few bottles during Streets and Annie’s wedding. Amber body, white head. Aroma is soft grassy hop and clean malt. Mouthfeel is medium to light bodied with notes of grassy hop, pils, piss, lemon, caramel malt and pale wheat. Not offensive. Tuesday, December 15, 2015
DandyWolfFloyd	3 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA Aroma - malty caramel, moderate hop, minor citrus Appearance - light orange body, white head, ok lacing Taste - sweet caramel body with a moderate - eh! - hop. Palate - medium body, texture is approaching oily, weak carbonation, and a nibble of hops in the finish. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone Monday, December 7, 2015
hivemind	3.1 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA Draft @ Boathouse in Mystic CT while waiting for AAA tow on Streetsie’s wedding day. Lol. This beer’s a lifesaver. Pours dark ruby red, cinnamon colored head. Wet earthy hops abound. No harsh aftertaste. Kind of dank. Friday, November 6, 2015
ThirstyBird	3.5 Cottrell Perry's Revenge Many thanks to Will, pours a dark brown with orange highlights. The smell is brown sugar, rich fruit. The taste is cherry Tootsie Pop, brown sugar, rich fruit. The body is light/medium body with tight carbonation. Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Strykzone	3.7 Cottrell Perry's Revenge 12 ounce bottle. Very dark with just a little red. A tan ring. Rich fruity malts in the aroma. Dark fruit, very rich malts, and toffee are all tasted early. It is kind of like a fruit cake and it is a bit bready. Also a little like chocolate covered cherries. A dry bitterness begins to emerge and is somewhat a chemical effect. A good winter warmer of a beer. Wednesday, October 21, 2015
airrick2003	3.4 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA Appearance: pours with a very large dark beige head, the beer is a hazy amber color, nice head retention Aroma: caramel malt, nuts, Coca-Cola Taste: bitterness throughout, the malt comes thru as a very subdued caramel note, alcohol, Palate: average carbonation, bitter aftertaste, light to medium mouthfeel Overall: the aroma is a decent sweet forward smell which threw me off when I tasted it, the taste is hop forward with the malt in the background, good beer ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone Wednesday, October 14, 2015
redtechnj	3.2 Cottrell Perry's Revenge Appearance- Cloudy chocolate brown with a tan head, not much head that quickly disappeared with little lacing. Aroma- Sweet malts, candy, caramel, spices,brown sugar,dates, slight cherry scent. Flavor- Dark fruits, caramel, spices, cherry, malty. Tuesday, September 29, 2015
bmhops	5 Cottrell Mystic Bridge IPA Sunday, September 13, 2015
nimbleprop	2 Cottrell Perry's Revenge On tap in Reading Terminal Market, pours a murky brown with some thin white head. Nose is odd, spice, candy sugar, some root vegetables, maybe even a little cooked squash. Flavor follows, cloves, all spice, candy, toffee. Boozy finish. Reminded me of a bad dubbel. Makes for an even worse scotch. Tuesday, August 25, 2015
rumproasts	3.1 Cottrell Old Yankee Ale bottle. amber with small head. average take on an amber ale. caramel malt and very light hops. flavor has a slightly off aftertaste. Wednesday, August 12, 2015
rocbyter	3.3 Cottrell Perry's Revenge Malt and sweet nutty aroma. Dark amber color with a medium tan head. Light bitter flavor throughout. Lightly creamy palate in the finish. Sunday, August 9, 2015
rocbyter	3 Cottrell Stonington Glory Make aroma with a light amount of grain. Clear golden color with a small white head. Sweet beginning with a slightly bitter finish. Sunday, August 9, 2015
RobBestwick	3 Cottrell Old Yankee Ale On tap. Fairly weak hop aroma. Amber in colour with a good sized frothy head. Mild hoppy flavour with some nutty notes. Medium bodied with a mild bitter finish. Monday, July 20, 2015
hopdog	2.7 Cottrell Old Yankee Ale 12oz bottle. Poured a golden color with a smaller sized off white head. Toasted caramel, floral and some citrus. Monday, July 6, 2015
ben4321	3.2 Cottrell Old Yankee Ale Location: 12 oz bottle from Nikki’s Liquors, 6/12/15 Aroma: The aroma is fairly malty, some earthy and bready notes, and a little citrus as well Appearance: It pours a cloudy copper color with a frothy beige head and some average lace Flavor: It tastes similar, fairly balanced overall, not too sweet, not too bitter, just balanced Palate: It is medium bodied, with a decent mouthfeel, average carbonation, and a light dryness Overall Impression: Solid enough beer. It has some flavor and a decent amount body, but overall, it just doesn’t quite get there for me. Decent enough, but not my favorite. Friday, June 12, 2015
Meilby	3.1 Cottrell State Line Handcrafted Amber Ale Bottle 355ml @ Hotel Room, Best Western Plus, Waterbury, VT Pours hazy deep golden with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel and hint of citrus. Taste is medium sweet and light bitter with a long caramel finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. Wednesday, June 10, 2015
yngwie	3.1 Cottrell State Line Handcrafted Amber Ale Bottle, 12oz. A lightly hazy dark golden to amber colored beer with a small, off-white head. The aroma is lightly caramel-ish, with some nuts, bread and a little fruity touch. The flavor has the same caramel, nuts and bready, but it’s more like a piney, citrus zesty hoppyness with a little bitterness added. It’s full to medium bodied with a soft carbonation. Long caramel and fruity finish. Far from superb, but it drinks easy. Would like most things more pronounced though. 150610 Wednesday, June 10, 2015
gnarf	3 Cottrell State Line Handcrafted Amber Ale Wednesday, June 10, 2015
yngwie	2.9 Cottrell State Line IPA Bottle. It’s a hazy, dark golden beer with a small, dense, off-white head. The aroma is rather malty, with a citrusy, piney touch and some caramel. It’s full-bodied, soft and quite dry on the palate. It’s quite bitter, with caramel sweetness, some generic fruityness and a touch of pine cones and orange zest. Long bitter and fruity finish. Not the best beer I’ve had, not much IPA-ish either. 150608 Monday, June 8, 2015
Meilby	3.1 Cottrell State Line IPA Bottle 355ml @ La Quinta Inn & Suites, Portland, ME Pours hazy amber with aoff-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel, citrus, orange and hint of cocoa. Taste is medium sweet and medium bitter with a slightly dry, malty, caramel and bitter finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. Monday, June 8, 2015