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12-03-2007, 11:53 PM
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Does beer go bad?
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I made a batch of beer about 6 months ago and kegged it. Its been in my fridge under CO2 the whole time. Is it still good to drink? or is it too old at this point?
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12-04-2007, 12:01 AM
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Between the hops, the alcohol, and the low temperature, I'd say your beer will stay good a lot longer than that. Providing of course, it was kegged under sanitary conditions and has remained sealed.
I bet it's spectacular after six months of cold conditioning!
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12-04-2007, 12:15 AM
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Six months is nothing to a well kegged beer. Do not listen to BMC commercials that say that young beer is better. It was made up by an advertising guy who knows nothing about brewing beer. 
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12-04-2007, 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Nurmey
Do not listen to BMC commercials that say that young beer is better. It was made up by an advertising guy who knows nothing about brewing beer. |
Sam Adams' Jim Koch maybe (for sure some years ago, as I recall...)
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12-04-2007, 01:35 AM
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Actually, the beer is probably at its best right now. I have a beer from June that is crystal clear and beautiful. Unfortunately most beers are long gone well before they hit their prime.
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12-04-2007, 02:32 AM
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What about in the bottle? Is it a similar time frame? I've been drinking an Octoberfest and it has a date on it for Jan/08..
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12-04-2007, 02:35 AM
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Does it taste good? If it does it's good. if it doesn't it is no good. Nothing harmful to people can grow in beer, so if it is bad and you taste you won't die (unless you choke on the skunky beer  but other than that if it is good, drink it. |
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12-04-2007, 03:00 AM
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I bottled a Holiday Ale for this x-mas but I'd like to keep some for next year.
What's the best way to store? When I put the others in the fridge in 2 weeks, should I put them all in? Or leave a six pack out until next year?
Thanks.
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12-04-2007, 03:02 AM
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Store in a cool dark place like a basement or garage if it stays cool year round.
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12-04-2007, 04:48 AM
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I just tapped a pale I thought I screwed up from last april!
Its ****ing unbelieveable!
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