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Coniston Bluebird Bitter (Bottle)

Percentile
69
overall
Brewed by Hepworth
Style: Bitter

Horsham, England

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
4043.24/5.03.23/5.04.2%94.1English pint
Commercial Description:
Bottled Conditioned.
This used to be contract brewed by Brakspear. The former Brakspear head brewer (Peter Scholey) has the contract to brew it via his Beer Counter company.
Currently contract brewed at Hepworth for Beer Counter, under the supervision of Peter Scholey.
The ingredients and abv are different to the CAMRA Supreme Champion cask ale which continues to be brewed by Coniston.
Ingredients: Maris Otter and crystal malt; Challenger hops - mainly at the end of the boil.
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 BiddleBrau (329), Midland Park, New Jersey, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/102/512/20
Dec 4, 2009  
Poured clear, light amber color with no head. Aroma is of toasted malt, the most appealing aspect of this brew. Dry astringent grassy hop flavor, minimal malt profile and light/thin palate with minimal carbonation.


 danielst (147), Vienna, Austria
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Nov 19, 2009  
Light copper colour with a thin head on top, pretty clear for being bottle conditioned. Mostly citric, spicy hops in the aroma - airy and slightly cherry-fruity. Reminds me very much of a good german Kellerbier. Toasted malt flavours, rather restrained spicy and herbal hops. Just a little yeast character, mostly through esters. Tastes a little raisiny as well. Very fine bubbles, complementing the light mouthfeel and the drinkability. A very decent Bitter.


 phishpond417 (1953), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/510/20
Nov 13, 2009  
Sampled on draught today at the Malt House: poured a crystal clear, vibrant golden colour with a medium sized white head. Nice and malty, but a bit too much malt for my liking. Not as bitter as i would’ve liked actually, maybe the super bitter stuff is more American in style? anyway, nice brew, but nothing special."


 Frovigalning (449), , Sweden
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/102/510/20
Oct 29, 2009  
It poured a clear golden liquid with a small white foam. Smell and taste of grassy hops, honey and something sweet. Stingy mouthfeel. Ok beer.


 corby112 (741), philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/102/512/20
Sep 27, 2009  
Pours a clear golden light amber color with a huge frothy white head that has excellent retention, only slowly fading into a lasting cap that leaves splotches of soapy lacing. Bland aroma with a balance of floral hops and a biscuit like malt profile. This beer is pretty watered down and light bodied making it a drinkable session beer. Nice floral hops up front that are nicely balanced by the biscuit graham cracker backbone. Bitter crisp hoppy finish. I would love to try this on cask but in the bottle it was just plain bland and unimpressive.


 glennmastrange (857), hobe sound, Florida, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/102/59/20
Sep 26, 2009  
Bottle. Light to moderate malt and hop aromas of grain, cereal, lemon, grass and flowers, light must for the yeast, and wet dog and corn chips in the background. Head is large, frothy, white with fair lacing and is mostly lasting. Color is murky amber/orange. Flavor starts moderately acidic and acetic, then finishes moderately bitter, acetic and sour. Palate is light to medium, watery, with a lively carbonation and a dry and astringent finish. Weird smells and a blah flavor, not my favorite Bitter.


 ChristianScheffel (4529), Odense, Denmark
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/511/20
Sep 12, 2009  
Amber with a small white head. Aroma of caramel and fruit, with a touch of cardboard. Sweet caramel flavour


 stouby (1945), Holbaek, Denmark
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Sep 9, 2009  
Bottle at Bondekonen. Amber with a white head. Aroma moderate malty (caramel) and hoppy. Flavor moderate sweet and bitter. Light body. Fine.



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