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...
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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I'm a manager in a good ol' aussie pub, so I know my beer 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! Cheers, Michael Bray