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A cool beer would be ideal in both scenarios: either you’re grilling a bunch of burgers or you’re settling down to watch TV. However, the one bottle you own has been languishing in the back of your refrigerator for a while. Was it placed there the previous year? or more than two years prior? You wonder if it has expired. Does beer have an expiration date?
Does Beer Run Out?
According to Anthony Caporale, Director of Spirits Education at the Institute of Culinary Education, beer can last for several years provided it is refrigerated and not opened, although this will depend on the type of beer and its alcohol by volume. He suggests putting leftover beer to use in cooking, and we have many ideas to get you started, such beer cheese and beer-battered fish.
How to Keep Beer in Storage
Your beer will go bad due to two things: oxidation and sunshine. According to Sierra Nevada, your beer may smell skunky when exposed to direct sunlight. Keeping your beer cold—perhaps in a special beer fridge—is the greatest way to extend its shelf life.
The guys at Sierra Nevada advise keeping it at a temperature range of 38 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
According to Binwise, beer can be kept cold for up to three years after it is meant to expire. But it will only survive four to six months if kept at room temperature.
It’s a common misconception that beer that is kept in the refrigerator longer than it should smells bad at room temperature. However, an article by Adam Teeter on Vinepair claims that this isn’t really the case. Beer turns skunky when it is exposed to sunshine.
Thus, it’s okay if you forget to close your six-pack. Restoring it in the refrigerator is totally OK. Simply store your brews in the refrigerator and keep them out of direct sunlight and harsh heat to preserve them.
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