6 out of 10 caps. Brewed in Vermont, Otter Creek’s Pale Ale label seems to be more filling than tasty. It may have a delectable aroma and a solid caramel color, but the flavor is just too heavy.

In 2011, Otter Creek purchased The Shed Brewery in Stowe, registering the name with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in August 2012. The Shed is a Vermont institution dating back to 1965, ...