description Coniston Bluebird Bitter Overview
Coniston Bluebird Bitter is a cask-conditioned pale bitter produced by the Coniston Brewing Company in Coniston, Cumbria, England. The beer has an ABV of approximately 3.6% and is named after Donald Campbell's Bluebird K7 hydroplane, in which he died attempting a water speed record on Coniston Water in 1967. It won the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Champion Beer of Britain award in 1998. The beer is characterized by a biscuity malt profile and traditional English hop character.
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Coniston Bluebird Bitter ranks #15 of 213 in the Ale ranking, behind Harviestoun Old Engine Oil, ahead of Fyne Ales Jarl.
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What style of beer is Coniston Bluebird Bitter?
Bluebird Bitter is a pale, session-strength English bitter brewed by Coniston Brewing Co. in Cumbria. Its 3.6% ABV places it below stronger premium bitters and many modern American-style pale ales.
Why is the beer called Bluebird Bitter?
The name honors Donald Campbell and the Bluebird craft associated with his speed-record attempts on Coniston Water. Campbell died on the lake in 1967 while piloting Bluebird K7.
Which major beer award did Bluebird Bitter win?
CAMRA named Coniston Bluebird Bitter Champion Beer of Britain in 1998. That national award helped turn a beer from a small Cumbrian brewery into one of Britain's better-known session bitters.
Is bottled Bluebird Bitter the same strength as the cask version?
Drinkers should check the label or pump clip because packaged and cask versions can be sold at different strengths. The classic cask Bluebird Bitter is identified with a 3.6% ABV.
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