Youngs man's blues

I'm saddened to hear that Youngs brewery in Wandsworth is to close. They are merging with Charles Wells of Bedford and transferring brewing there. Rather like the withdrawal of the Routemaster the closure of Youngs brewery marks the end of something that makes London special. Whatever the latest drinking fad, whether lager or alcopops, you knew you would always be able to get a good pint of bitter at a Youngs pub. I mostly drink wine these days but still enjoy a pint of Youngs from time to time. No doubt they will claim that the beer will be the same once they move, but somehow I doubt it.