Here are a couple of bottle-conditioned beers from Wells &Young’s that are worth trying.
Young’s Bitter (4.5%). The cask version of this beer is a very pleasant 3.7% session beer (see A bit of a pickle). The bottled version –a bit stronger –is also very pleasant. It has a slightly sweet smell and initial taste,and it takes a while for the bitterness to kick in. It’s a light,uncomplicated beer. The bottle notes claim it is perfect with bangers and mash or roast beef,but I drank it on its own.
Young’s Special London Ale (6.4%). Although bottle-conditioned,and quite strong,it didn’t seem to have any sediment,and poured very clear. It has a hoppy smell and a fruity flavour –and not as sweet as I expected it to be –quite bitter,in fact,which was s very nice surprise as I don’t go much on strong sweet beers. The bottle notes claim it is “perfect with cured hams or smoked salmon”,but I found that it went well with some Lindt dark chocolate.