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K7

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Intensely hoppy and refreshing, this premium golden bitter finishes crisp and dry. The brewery created it to celebrate the return of Donald Campbell's Bluebird speedboat to Coniston. Like every ale from this brewery it is hand brewed behind the Black Bull Inn in the English Lake District, using the pure water of the nearby hills.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleancaramel
hoppy
clean
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by expressive noble hops, delivering herbal and floral notes with a restrained citrus accent.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for K7

◎ Appearance

K7 presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a well-formed white head that clings persistently to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and even, supporting steady lacing as the beer is consumed. The overall presentation suggests a well-crafted ale of considerable care in conditioning.

bright goldenclearpersistent headsteady lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by expressive noble hops, delivering herbal and floral notes with a restrained citrus accent. Beneath the hop character lies a subtle caramel-malt foundation that grounds the aroma without overwhelming it. There is no yeast-driven fruitiness; the profile remains clean and inviting.

noble hopsherbal, floralcaramel undertoneclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a confident hop bitterness that is bracing but balanced, supported by a light malt sweetness that prevents harshness. The mid-palate delivers smooth caramel and biscuit notes, while the hopping maintains a crisp, dry character throughout. The finish drives toward desiccation without astringency.

balanced bitternesscaramel, biscuitdry, crispsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with bitter-hop notes that persist cleanly on the palate. There is no cloying aftertaste; the beer concludes with a refreshing, mineral-like quality that invites the next sip.

dry, lingeringclean bitter fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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