Summary: Bottle conditioning describes unfinished beer that continues fermentation in its bottle after leaving production premises, increasing its alcoholic strength before sale.
Reference: Alcoholic products technical guide (opens in a new tab)
HM Revenue and Customs · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Section 11.3, Cask conditioned products
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