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Coniston Bluebird Bitter (Bottle) 3.23 405

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
4053.24/5.03.23/5.04.2%93.9English 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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meslier99 (2), Railroad Mills, New York, USA
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Nov 30, 2001  
Okay, maybe it’s because I’ve had this on tap that I can only give it a perfect score. Of course, even the bottle conditioned version is right up there. If you see this being served up at your local pub, please don’t hesitate to give it a try. Just what an English Bitter should be.


iamjond (7), England
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Aug 12, 2005  
I love this stuff. I keep tring new beers from supermarket but always come back to Coniston Bluebird Bitter. Never grow tired of it’s taste. Excellent with a curry. Wish I could find it in a local pub instead of the usual crap they serve.


 noelcb (271), Toledo, Ohio, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/104/518/20
May 30, 2005  
Pours clear sparkling reddish-amber (maple syrup) with nearly no head, leaves no skim or lacing. Aroma is distinctive, notes of forest, juniper, pineapple mingle with the wonderfully floral and herbal hops. No trace of malt in the nose. Taste, again, is unique in my experience. Hops reign supreme with an initial bitterness that’s not at all unpleasant. It’s thin but complex. There are flavors -- marigold, pineapple, citrus, tar, even a bit of kerosene, forest mould, mushroom, chamomile, woodruff and bergamot (the flavoring of Earl Grey tea) -- that would be masked in maltier brews. The mouthfeel was thin, but seemed appropriate for the hoppy character. More fizzy and refreshing than watery.


 heykevin (1269), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Nov 15, 2001  
Absolutely love the bottle-conditoned version of this. The hops come alive as this warms up. Nutty maris otter flavors and crisp yeastiness make this my favorite bottle-conditioned bitter


 Admiral (524), Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/519/20
Oct 14, 2002  
Interesting; the Northwestern US hop ethic exported to the UK! Challenger is much mellower than Cascade, lacking the citrusy punch, and this has quite well-defined floral/herbal notes with an extremely solid bitterness. I’d have pegged it for an IPA, if tasting blind. The maltiness is typically English, clean and slightly toffeelike and buttery. Overall there’s a touch of fruitiness as well, apricot as VENOM says, and maybe a little pomegranate. Amazing beer.


 Suttree (2742), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/104/517/20
Apr 29, 2002  
A good ’session’ beer. Mellow flavors, and a nice crispness at the end. Very tasty


 Discofish (152), USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/519/20
Oct 5, 2002  
A nice blend of hops and fruit. Mild, but very pleasnt.


 lemasney (398), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20
Apr 14, 2008  
Coniston Bluebird Bitter ABV: 4.2% Calories: estimated at 200C Volume: 16.9 fl oz Glass: 6 oz goblet Purchased at: West Trenton Fine Wines and Liquors Price per fl oz: $5 / 16.9 fl oz = $0.29 per fl oz Consumed at: Home sensory first impression: Much like an IPA in aroma, taste and body. Nice long bitter after taste. Citrus overtones. A very nice, spicy beer. Aroma/Olfactory: 9 out of 10 Malt flavor is: caramel, bread, hay, nuts, toasted Hop flavor is: resin, citrus, pine Yeast flavor is: dust, silt, clay, crisp Other flavors include: clove, raisin, walnut Visuals/Appearance: 4 out of 5 Color is: bright, golden, amber, dark tones throughout - beautiful contrast and clarity. Liquid is: clear, moving, sparkling Head and lace are: thick, frothy, white, with nice lacing. Taste/Flavor: 9 out of 10 Maltiness or Sweetness level is: medium Hoppiness or Bitterness level is: heavy Sour level is: light Palate/Tactile: 4 out of 5 Body or Mouthfeel is: light to medium Texture is: sticky, oceanic, gritty Carbonation is: soft Finish is: astringent, bitter, long Overall experience: 18 out of 20. I liked the flavor, body, head, lacing and other visual aspects. Very easily drinkable. The aroma is so very nice. This is a very well executed beer.



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