Does beer expire?

MikeVic · 04-06-2010, 08:36 PM

I found some beer in my basement, that I believe is from LAST Christmas... should I throw it away or should I drink the bottles (there are four bottles. I won't drink them right away, but in the next week or so)...?

JediKooter · 04-06-2010, 08:37 PM

Was any light ever constantly directly on them and what color bottles?

RainMaker · 04-06-2010, 08:41 PM

Unless it's been hit by light or had frequent temperature changes, it's fine. I mean it might not taste the best but won't hurt you.

Dodgerchick · 04-06-2010, 08:45 PM

I say do it. cthomer5000 drank a 6 yr old can of soda and the guy's still around:

is there any danger in drinking a 6 year old can of soda? - Front Office Football Central

claphamsa · 04-06-2010, 08:47 PM

beer does not expire, ever. it will stop tasting good... but the temp shock thing is a myth.. if its in a bottle, you need to keep it out of light... but thats it.

BYU 14 · 04-06-2010, 10:24 PM

I voted no because of the taste factor, but it won't hurt you.

JediKooter · 04-06-2010, 10:25 PM

I'm in agreement, you won't get sick, but, you'll probably regret the taste.

PilotMan · 04-06-2010, 10:34 PM

It's certainly bound to taste different than you would expect. It won't hurt you, but not worth drinking imo.

MikeVic · 04-06-2010, 10:56 PM

Alright thanks people. I might try tasting one, but I'll probably pour them out.

Groundhog · 04-06-2010, 11:06 PM

I accidently drank a beer that had expired 3 years ago. It tasted like ear wax, but otherwise I felt fine afterwards.

Greyroofoo · 04-07-2010, 12:39 AM

I voted yes because I'm not the one drinking the beer and no amusing results can happen by not drinking the beer

Ryche · 04-07-2010, 07:47 AM

If it's a higher alcohol beer, it may actually age very well. If it's Bud or some other crap, I doubt it will age well.

Went to Thanksgiving at someone's house last year and they gave me a Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale they had in the back of the fridge. When I looked at the label, I noticed that it said 2005. Was damn good, better than if it was fresh.

B & B · 04-07-2010, 08:29 AM

Cowboy up.

fantom1979 · 04-07-2010, 08:54 AM

I once drank a 4 year old Budweiser in a bottle. It actually tasted like Labatts.

MikeVic · 04-07-2010, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryche

If it's a higher alcohol beer, it may actually age very well. If it's Bud or some other crap, I doubt it will age well.

Went to Thanksgiving at someone's house last year and they gave me a Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale they had in the back of the fridge. When I looked at the label, I noticed that it said 2005. Was damn good, better than if it was fresh.

There's an MGD, a Kokanee, and two that are 9% in alcohol. Maybe I'll try the 9% ones.

lungs · 04-07-2010, 08:59 AM

I have a three year old half barrel of Old Style in my back yard. Should I tap it sometime this summer?

johnnyshaka · 04-07-2010, 09:01 AM

If you pour out beer, any beer, you better hand in your Canadian card AND your Man card!!

Autumn · 04-07-2010, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

I accidently drank a beer that had expired 3 years ago. It tasted like ear wax, but otherwise I felt fine afterwards.

And you finished the bottle? What a trooper.

DanGarion · 04-07-2010, 10:32 AM

I had some MGD that was stored in the box with no light for a year, and when I went to get it out there was stuff floating in it. BEWARE!

Bobble · 04-07-2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

I accidently drank a beer that had expired 3 years ago. It tasted like ear wax, but otherwise I felt fine afterwards.

"And, coincidentally, my ears have been spotless ever since!"

saldana · 04-07-2010, 11:09 AM

i have a bottle of Alexander Courage Russian Imperial stout from 1971 in my cellar....freaking awesome stuff....ive also drank plenty of stuff from the 90s, including one of the best beers i have ever had.

beer will spoil over time if not stored properly, but depending on the type of beer and the storage condition, it can become exponentially better the longer you keep it. (i have a case of beers that come stamped with a date on the cap that is the "do not drink UNTIL" date.....its 5 years from the date it was brewed)

saldana · 04-07-2010, 11:11 AM

dola, if it is some crappy macrobrew BMC swill, you shouldnt drink it on the day it comes out, a year later, or anytime in between....go sell it to some homeless guys and buy some microbrews.

dubb93 · 04-07-2010, 11:30 AM

I would highly suggest you do not drink it because it will taste like shit. I'm nearly 100% confident if you do decide to drink it that it won't hurt you however, so if you are hard up for beer it might be a way, way, way below passable start in a pinch.

Silver Owl · 04-07-2010, 04:06 PM

Drink 6 or 8 "new" beers first. After that it won't matter.

wade moore · 04-07-2010, 04:19 PM

what a horribly done poll.

The thread title asks exactly opposite of what the poll does.

MikeVic · 04-07-2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade moore

what a horribly done poll.

The thread title asks exactly opposite of what the poll does.

lol I know, I realized that this morning sometime but shh.

Abe Sargent · 04-07-2010, 04:29 PM

Don't know, never drank beer.

Dodgerchick · 04-07-2010, 05:14 PM

So when are you gonna drink it? Inquiring minds wanna know

Dodgerchick · 04-07-2010, 05:15 PM

dola,

A play-by-play would be great.

View Poll Results: Should I drink beer more than a year old?
Yes!	39	61.90%
No!	22	34.92%
Only if a trout can survive in it!	2	3.17%
Voters: 63. You may not vote on this poll

04-06-2010, 08:37 PM	#2
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Was any light ever constantly directly on them and what color bottles? __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

04-06-2010, 08:45 PM	#4
Dodgerchick College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX	I say do it. cthomer5000 drank a 6 yr old can of soda and the guy's still around: is there any danger in drinking a 6 year old can of soda? - Front Office Football Central __________________ DON'T ITCH THAT NOSE! A Meditation Dynasty

04-06-2010, 08:47 PM	#5
claphamsa Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: non white trash MD	beer does not expire, ever. it will stop tasting good... but the temp shock thing is a myth.. if its in a bottle, you need to keep it out of light... but thats it. __________________ Dominating Warewolf for 0 games! GIT R DUN!!!

04-06-2010, 10:25 PM	#7
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	I'm in agreement, you won't get sick, but, you'll probably regret the taste. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

04-06-2010, 08:41 PM	#3
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Unless it's been hit by light or had frequent temperature changes, it's fine. I mean it might not taste the best but won't hurt you.

04-06-2010, 10:24 PM	#6
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	I voted no because of the taste factor, but it won't hurt you.

04-06-2010, 10:34 PM	#8
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	It's certainly bound to taste different than you would expect. It won't hurt you, but not worth drinking imo. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

04-06-2010, 10:56 PM	#9
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Alright thanks people. I might try tasting one, but I'll probably pour them out.

04-06-2010, 11:06 PM	#10
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I accidently drank a beer that had expired 3 years ago. It tasted like ear wax, but otherwise I felt fine afterwards. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

04-07-2010, 12:39 AM	#11
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	I voted yes because I'm not the one drinking the beer and no amusing results can happen by not drinking the beer

04-07-2010, 07:47 AM	#12
Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	If it's a higher alcohol beer, it may actually age very well. If it's Bud or some other crap, I doubt it will age well. Went to Thanksgiving at someone's house last year and they gave me a Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale they had in the back of the fridge. When I looked at the label, I noticed that it said 2005. Was damn good, better than if it was fresh. __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

04-07-2010, 08:29 AM	#13
B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	Cowboy up. __________________ Nobody cares about Kyle Orton because he's black. -PT

04-07-2010, 08:54 AM	#14
fantom1979 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, Mi	I once drank a 4 year old Budweiser in a bottle. It actually tasted like Labatts.

04-07-2010, 08:59 AM	#16
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	I have a three year old half barrel of Old Style in my back yard. Should I tap it sometime this summer?

04-07-2010, 09:01 AM	#17
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	If you pour out beer, any beer, you better hand in your Canadian card AND your Man card!!

04-07-2010, 10:32 AM	#19
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	I had some MGD that was stored in the box with no light for a year, and when I went to get it out there was stuff floating in it. BEWARE! __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

04-07-2010, 11:09 AM	#21
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	i have a bottle of Alexander Courage Russian Imperial stout from 1971 in my cellar....freaking awesome stuff....ive also drank plenty of stuff from the 90s, including one of the best beers i have ever had. beer will spoil over time if not stored properly, but depending on the type of beer and the storage condition, it can become exponentially better the longer you keep it. (i have a case of beers that come stamped with a date on the cap that is the "do not drink UNTIL" date.....its 5 years from the date it was brewed)

04-07-2010, 11:11 AM	#22
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	dola, if it is some crappy macrobrew BMC swill, you shouldnt drink it on the day it comes out, a year later, or anytime in between....go sell it to some homeless guys and buy some microbrews.

04-07-2010, 04:06 PM	#24
Silver Owl High School JV Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Akron, OH	Drink 6 or 8 "new" beers first. After that it won't matter.

04-07-2010, 04:29 PM	#27
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Don't know, never drank beer. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

04-07-2010, 05:14 PM	#28
Dodgerchick College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX	So when are you gonna drink it? Inquiring minds wanna know __________________ DON'T ITCH THAT NOSE! A Meditation Dynasty

04-07-2010, 05:15 PM	#29
Dodgerchick College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX	dola, A play-by-play would be great. __________________ DON'T ITCH THAT NOSE! A Meditation Dynasty

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