Coton - The Bruery

sweemzander

Illinois

3.63/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

750mL bottle poured into a snifter. Huge thanks to BeerFMAndy for sharing this one!

(A)- Pours thick and a dark brown sienna/caramel color. A minimal off-white head; minimal lacing.

(S)- Dry, yet rich too. Some caramel and toffee with plenty of fig and brown sugar. Hints of raisin.

(T)- Very similar to the smell. Some good rich fig and toffee aspects with hints of booze and brown sugar.

(M)- A good carbonation level. Has a decent balance; very sweet with a noticeable boozy heat, but it does not bother me too much based on the style.

(D)- Its a decent old ale, but I think it needs time to smooth out its edges. My biggest disappointment for this one is how much it costs for a bottle of this compared to what you get. This better me amazing in a few years otherwise I am regretting buying mine.

Serving type: bottle

11-22-2010 18:54:40 | More by sweemzander

HopsintheSack

California

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

05-23-2013 04:32:17 | More by HopsintheSack

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

05-23-2013 01:31:02 | More by mikeincharleston

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev +1%

05-19-2013 13:00:08 | More by Photekut

ajzy

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +1%

05-15-2013 00:31:20 | More by ajzy

moonknight31

California

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

05-14-2013 22:11:22 | More by moonknight31

TysonA

Washington

4/5  rDev +1%

05-12-2013 15:22:17 | More by TysonA

BRANDY818

California

3.95/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Tried this at Tony's Darts Away in Burbank. The beer is retired but they had an aged keg.

It was a little murky looking with a caramel color and a head that couldn't wait to vanish.

Smell is very winey. Strong.

Interesting flavors of malty grain and hot booze.

Nice heavy mouthfeel that made this a slow sipper.

Glad I tried it and fun to share with friends, but I never even considered ordering another.

Serving type: on-tap

04-15-2013 18:08:35 | More by BRANDY818

TicoCali

California

3.25/5  rDev -17.9%

04-13-2013 21:34:18 | More by TicoCali

lsummers

California

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

04-13-2013 19:26:46 | More by lsummers

mendvicdog

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

04-08-2013 02:39:00 | More by mendvicdog

marlinsfan4

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

04-07-2013 17:41:12 | More by marlinsfan4

DruRho

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

04-06-2013 20:49:46 | More by DruRho

AngusOg

Maryland

4/5  rDev +1%

04-06-2013 20:46:11 | More by AngusOg

duceswild

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

04-06-2013 20:43:52 | More by duceswild

rapidsequence

Virginia

4.14/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

750 ml bottle. I bought this at Beer Run when it was released in 2010 for $21.

Appearance: Pours hazy brown, but when held to light, is actually pretty clear, and a deep dark garnet color. Hard pour yields a bit of off white head with minimal retention.

Smell: Rich, sweet malt and fruit. Raisins and dates, dried peaches and/or apricots. Some oxidation notes. Vanilla notes from the boubon, and some alcohol smell.

Taste: Super sweet with lots of complexity. Insane amounts of fruit flavor and considerable alcohol bite. Similar to port of sherry. Finish yields the bourbon, a bit of roast, and a long, warming boozy kiss.

Mouthfeel: Syrupy, low carbonation.

Overall: I like it quite a bit. Its really sweet though, and that gets a little old. SImilar to the Fruet I drank at Christmas, but less bourbony.

Serving type: bottle

03-26-2013 00:57:59 | More by rapidsequence

Holland

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1%

03-25-2013 04:45:17 | More by Holland

Sparky44

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

03-23-2013 22:30:24 | More by Sparky44

mrandypandy

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

03-21-2013 12:45:31 | More by mrandypandy

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +1%

03-01-2013 15:35:47 | More by t0rin0

Adamostella

Washington

4/5  rDev +1%

02-25-2013 19:33:34 | More by Adamostella

Pecan

California

4.75/5  rDev +19.9%

02-25-2013 03:54:53 | More by Pecan

jvillefan

California

4.53/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

A: A hazy brown body with a ivory/brown head.

S: Bourbon and deep malt aroma. There is a pleasant alcohol bite.

T: Sweet malt and bourbon flavors with a nice alcohol bite.

M: Amazing body with a great carbonation bite.

O: Amazing beer. Worth actively seeking this beer out.

Serving type: bottle

02-23-2013 20:49:12 | More by jvillefan

Kelp

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

02-09-2013 06:27:44 | More by Kelp

Azrael

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

02-09-2013 06:07:40 | More by Azrael