Duvel gift (expired)

[Chorgey]

I just received a gift of (4 bottles) and a glass. The 'best before' date on the bottles are August of 2021
Should I just dump the beer and keep the glass or do you think that it is drinkable?

These are bottle conditioned

 

[lumpher]

Won't hurt to chill them and try them. A few years ago I found 2 bottles of Bigfoot from 6 years prior. I drank 1 of them, and it was smooth and better than it ever was. I still have the other 1. May try that 1 in a few years for retirement. That Duvel could be a centerpiece display, too, If you have a place for it.

 

[Rish]

Should I just dump the beer

Surely you jest! (I really think you are.) These age well but if you are really thinking about dumping them, I'll pay the shipping for you to send them to me!

 

[skunkape]

That “Best By” date is a random formality. Please enjoy responsibly and Merry Christmas.
Whoever gave you that deserves a sincere neck-hug.

 

[MikeCo]

They should be good. Try them and let us know.

 

[Chorgey]

They should be good. Try them and let us know.

As everyone suggested, I tried one and it was very tasty! Thank you all for the great advice.

 

[Jeroen79]

Depends mostly on how they where stored, if it was cool and dark they will be still good, if they had a lot of light exposure it might be dissapointing, but just try either way, it won't make you sick.