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Coniston Brewing
Not open to the public (as far as I know)
Coppermines Road
Coniston LA21 8HL
Telephone: +44 (0) 1539 441133
Brewer: Rob Irwin, Ian Bradley
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Notes

Annual Production: 1,000 bbl

U.S. Importer: Shelton Brothers

Updated: May 16, 2008

Beer List

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    Bluebird Bitter
    4.20% abv.
    • Date: May 10, 2008 (#7001)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Beertopia, Omaha NE
      Score: 17 points
      Appearance (3)
      Brilliant amber. High carbonation. Thick head.
      Aroma (3)
      Biscuity, with lots of grassy hops.
      Mouthfeel (9)
      Light body, fizzy. Lots of sweet toasty malt. Big citrusy, floral, grassy hop flavor. Mildly bitter. Dry, resiny finish.
      Overall Impression (2)
      Bottle-conditioned.
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    Old Man Ale
    4.80% abv.
    Awards:
    • Date: December 25, 2006 (#6232)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Beertopia, Omaha NE
      Score: 18 points
      Appearance (3)
      Amber, slight haze. Thick foamy head.
      Aroma (3)
      Spicy, grassy, fruity hops.
      Mouthfeel (9)
      Medium-big body, low carbonation. Blast of caramel malt up front, with a blast of grassy, fruity hop flavor following right behind. Fairly bitter, lingering in the finish, with a bit of maltiness at the very end.
      Overall Impression (3)
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    Premium XB Bluebird Bitter
    (Special) Best Bitter
    4.40% abv.
    • Date: May 25, 2007 (#6527)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Beertopia, Omaha NE
      Score: 16 points
      Appearance (3)
      Golden. Slight haze. Moderate bubbly head.
      Aroma (3)
      Mild fruity hops. Mild biscuity malt.
      Mouthfeel (8)
      Light-medium body. Low carbonation. Lots of sweet malt. Lots of fruity, grassy hop flavor. Low bitterness. A bit resiny at the end.
      Overall Impression (2)
      "English Pale Ale with American Aroma Hops". Bottle-conditioned.