Dave the Brewer
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I want to know what the life of beer can be in years. I know wine can age for 40 years and in the 40 years, the longer it ages the better. Now I know beer won't be good after 40 years. I was always under the impression that beer needed to be drank young; Anheuser-bush recommends that their beer be drank in 110 days. Well 120 minute Dogfish Head IPA says you can enjoy it now or let it age for a decade or so....... ??? Is this sarcasm or do they really want you to do that? Since I've been brewing, I notice that my home brew ages very well over the course of a month or two in the bottle. I havn't let one go longer than that. I guess my question is how long will beer last, how do you know what styles will last, and if it will age over time will it really improve? Thanks
I enjoy learning so please elaborate.
I enjoy learning so please elaborate.