Just opened an IPA I got in a trade earlier this week...took 1 sip and spit it right out...canned date was March 04, 2014....it was an extra, but still, have some decency people!
A while back I received a box (months late, mind you, though only partially his fault) & the guy clearly was working on cleaning out the back of his fridge. Four IPA/IIPAs ranging from 6 months to 18 months old. Really? REALLY? If that's your M.O. just save yourself a buck or two on shipping & don't send extras at all.