Recycle beer?

[RA Clark]

So, I have some store bought beer that is way too carbonated and a bit too sour for my liking. It has been sitting in a back room for about a year now. I thought about dumping it, or even using them as targets (cans). Could they be used as a yeast nutrient? Any thoughts? Thanks ~Bob

 

[fluketamer]

no the alcohol content would not allow the yeast to thrive.

also most store bought beer aged for a year is likely to be oxidized/stale , homebrew ages better than commercial cause it is alive and the yeast can still clean it up. most commercial beer is sterile and doesnt age well or age at all.

store bought beer is not yeast nutrient afaik.

you are prolly better off just boiling a pack of yeast or using no nutrient at all.

i vote for target practice.

 

[RA Clark]

Fact: I need target practice more than I need yeast nutrients! Thanks for the input.

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

Fact: I need target practice more than I need yeast nutrients! Thanks for the input.

Nothing wrong with target practice. I'd be more inclined to use your old beer as a mixer. Granted, if it's really bad tasting you might end up with more bad tasting beer. Try a can and see first before loading up your gun.

 

[lumpher]

Try a can and see first before loading up your gun.

This. It's possible the sourness has backed off a little. If it's ok but still too carbonated, pour it in a glass, swirl it around for a minute, and let it sit for 20-30 minutes to let some of the co2 go away.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Slug bait, can also be diluted to fertilize outdoor plants. Who wants that stale beer smell inside?

 

[RA Clark]

This. It's possible the sourness has backed off a little. If it's ok but still too carbonated, pour it in a glass, swirl it around for a minute, and let it sit for 20-30 minutes to let some of the co2 go away.

I was thinking the same thing. I'll try anything twice (in case I messed it up the first time)

 

[mac_1103]

How much stale beer are we talking about?

 

[bailey mountain brewer]

Target practice is always a safe bet for crappy old beers. Remember to shake well. If it's not bad/spoiled you could use some for cooking or marinade or in a steam tray when smoking certain meats, but if it's not worth the risk of ruining something else.. pew pew.

 

[Snuffy]

I'd toss it in the car and hand it out to bums with signs at intersections.

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

I have never tried it but I have heard beer is good for washing your hair.

I like the cooking aspect better though. My hair is fine without beer. Marinade is a GREAT idea!

 

[fluketamer]

i forgot to mention its almost always good for cooking.

CHILE CON QUESO
1 can of beer
1/2 can of old el paso mild diced green chiles
1 small goya canned chipotle diced
1/2 velveeta loaf (must use velveeta all the other cheeses usually turn out gritty.)
1/2 small onion minced

pour can of beer into sauce pan simmer on low heat add chilles onion and chipotle simmer very low for 5 minutes to soften the onions then slowly stir in chunks of velveeta over low heat stirring while melting all the cheese.

very quick and very good on soft pretzels and tortilla chips;

you can freeze it or put it in the fridge just soften /melt in the microwave.


or make vinegar:
https://honest-food.net/beer-vinegar-recipe/

 

[RA Clark]

How much stale beer are we talking about?

Just a couple of four packs. I did suffer through most of them.

 

[RA Clark]

I have never tried it but I have heard beer is good for washing your hair.

I like the cooking aspect better though. My hair is fine without beer. Marinade is a GREAT idea!

Funny, I did make a batch back in the 90s that had some serious off flavors. Wife got two cases of shampoo.

 

[mac_1103]

Anyway, I recycle all my beer. Eventually.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Anyway, I recycle all my beer. Eventually.

Don’t we all?

 

[RA Clark]

I should have saw that coming lol

 

[RA Clark]

i forgot to mention its almost always good for cooking.

CHILE CON QUESO
1 can of beer
1/2 can of old el paso mild diced green chiles
1 small goya canned chipotle diced
1/2 velveeta loaf (must use velveeta all the other cheeses usually turn out gritty.)
1/2 small onion minced

pour can of beer into sauce pan simmer on low heat add chilles onion and chipotle simmer very low for 5 minutes to soften the onions then slowly stir in chunks of velveeta over low heat stirring while melting all the cheese.

very quick and very good on soft pretzels and tortilla chips;

you can freeze it or put it in the fridge just soften /melt in the microwave.


or make vinegar:
https://honest-food.net/beer-vinegar-recipe/

You're making me hungry!!