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Does beer have an expiration date?
Just curious to know if beer has an expiration date? I have some that's been in my fridge for about 8 months and was thinkin' bout chuggin it tonight...
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Re: [Dinky] Does beer have an expiration date? In reply to
Hi,

From: http://www.tastings.com/beer/perishable.html

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A perishable product

Beer is a foodstuff. As with most foodstuffs, beer is perishable-it deteriorates as a result of the action of bacteria, light, and air. However, unlike other food products, packaged beer is not legally mandated to carry a "sell by" date. Nonetheless, some domestic beer sold in the United States does carry a freshness date. The Boston Beer Company was among the first to use freshness dating, as far back as 1985. Anheuser-Busch has followed suit with its much-publicized "born on" dates. There are still many breweries, large and small, which do not send all their beers to market with a freshness date, but the trend is certainly moving in the right direction.

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Re: [Andy] Does beer have an expiration date? In reply to
Too late, already started on them... guess I'll find out in the morning Wink

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Re: [Dinky] Does beer have an expiration date? In reply to
LOL ...personally, I say "the older, the better" Laugh

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Re: [Dinky] Does beer have an expiration date? In reply to
I'm a manager in a good ol' aussie pub, so I know my beer Smile If the beer is 8 months old, it should be alright. You'll be able to tell if it is off as soon as you taste it. If it tastes good, drink it. Enjoy them mate!
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What's a favorite beer?

Mine is "Saint Arnold" brewed in Houston Texas.

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Watts: Jun 14, 2005, 12:50 PM
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Re: [Watts] Does beer have an expiration date? In reply to
D-oh, love the mug =) Me, anything from Granville Island Brewery.

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