The brewshop is attached to a liqour store / beer wine store... I mentioned ten fidy imperial stout and the brew shop guy said they had it next door.... went next door to grab a 4 pack and try it.. guy handed me the 4 pack and I mentioned I was getting ready to try to brew it and he said that if I wanted a better example dig around for a 2013 4 pack.. then he said wait a minute I will be right back... he came back with a 4 pack that was canned 10-15-12.... According to him the older the better with this stuff.. he had this one back for himself..... now to get it cold and try it.