Old Yankee Ale
Cottrell Brewing Co.

Old Yankee AleOld Yankee Ale
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From:
Cottrell Brewing Co.
 
Connecticut, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.81 | pDev: 14.17%
Reviews:
148
Ratings:
275
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 23, 2021
Added:
Aug 29, 2001
Wants:
  28
Gots:
  26
Our flagship brew, a medium bodied, American Amber Ale, that has a great up-front malt taste with a refreshing hop finish. Drown yourself in New England with this outstanding session beer.
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Ratings by JayQue:
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Reviewed by JayQue from Virginia

4.01/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
This is a solid APA. Pours a hazy copper color with a small antique white head. Head retention is very good and lacing is thick rings around the glass.

Smell is ok. Malty with some citrus hops.

Taste started out malty with an odd aftertaste. That aftertaste went away quickly and the main flavor was bready and sweet malt with a late citrus hops finish.

Mouthfeel is rich and crisp...Just right

Drinkability is very good. Good taste..nice looking beer at a very reasonable abv. I could think of a number of settings where I would like this beer.
Nov 14, 2010
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

3.27/5  rDev -14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
A: crystal clear; bronze in color; 1 finger finely pored off white head that receded to a wispy cap; nice lacing;

S: not especially aromatic; what's there is sweet malt and some sour dough bread;

T: musty; some sourdough bread and malt sweetness; mild to moderate bitterness on the finish;

M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;

O: the mustiness in the flavor was a turn off for me;
Sep 23, 2021
 
Rated: 4.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Aug 14, 2018
 
Rated: 4.09 by cwbern from New Jersey

Feb 15, 2018
 
Rated: 3.78 by Kurzman from Rhode Island

Feb 12, 2017
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Reviewed by clayrock81 from Florida

3.84/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured a copper red body with one-finger head and a little bit of lace. Minimal malts and hops in aroma. Easy drinking beer that has minimal sweetness that balances with a mild, hoppy dryness and is an easy to drink amber ale.
Feb 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.94 by AMCPhD from Virginia

Sep 30, 2016
 
Rated: 2.21 by LMSMITH from Rhode Island

Sep 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.41 by CTaleMan from Connecticut

Aug 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.29 by zachthelaxer93 from South Carolina

Aug 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Jan 17, 2016
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Reviewed by bradco57 from Pennsylvania

4.85/5  rDev +27.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Our restaurant just tapped Cottrell Old Yankee Ale yesterday. I was anxious to taste it since we already had their Mystic Bridge IPA on tap which I thought was fantastic.. The Old Yankee Ale even surpassed that... It was creamy, fresh, tasty and all I could look for.. This is the kind of beer you can enjoy all year round and has real character.
I had never heard of Cottrell until a few weeks ago but I stand impressed. Our restaurant brings in plenty of craft beers and this one ranks amongst the best we've ever had!
Dec 11, 2015
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Reviewed by Back_in_the_Saddle from Vermont

3.03/5  rDev -20.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
This was poured into a pint glass.
The appearance was a muddy burnt orange to amber color with a one finger white foamy head that dissipated within a minute. Light stringy lacing.
The smell had some toasted caramel malts. Light cracker. Some citrus bitterness.
The taste was malty sweet with a light citrus bitterness.
The mouthfeel was about a light to medium on the body with a decent tingle of carbonation hitting my tongue.
Overall, its a decent American Amber / Red ale, nothing special for the most part.
Nov 24, 2015
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Reviewed by Urk1127 from New Jersey

2.8/5  rDev -26.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
-dark red, maroon, white head, lacing sticks around
-Sweet cracker malts, a grapefruit peel bitterness
-Sweet, toastyness isnt in your face, sharply bitter at the end of citrus peel
-Medium feel, smooth, then sharp and dry

-Honestly did not care for it considering the heavy dryness almost like that of a gin.
Oct 03, 2015
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Reviewed by PatrickCT from Connecticut

4.07/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12 ounce bottle poured into a tulip.

a: Opaque copper/amber body with a light cream colored one finger head.

s: Faint malts and citrusy hops

t: Toasted malt, rye, cider, citrus rind, floral and spicy hops.

mf: Medium bodied. Lively carbonation. Crisp and peppery finish.

o: Benefits from letting it warm a bit. This beer gives something like Rare Vos a run for its money, yet lacks the yeast dynamic.
Sep 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.02 by snowmageddon from Massachusetts

Sep 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by kmos27 from Pennsylvania

Sep 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.4 by SlainteAlbanyNY from New York

Aug 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Skellbop from New York

Jul 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.7 by Celtics76 from Rhode Island

Jul 05, 2015
Old Yankee Ale from Cottrell Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 275 ratings