Tool for Checking / Deciphering Date Codes?

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  1. DougC123

    DougC123 Savant (1,186) Aug 21, 2012 Connecticut

    I used to use freeshbeeronly.com and while it wasn't 100% accurate, it was better than nothing and saved me from buying old product a bunch of times. It was quick and easy, and could be done standing in front of the cooler. Went to check it last week only to see that it is gone. What do you use to check / decipher date codes?
     
    #1 DougC123, Jun 16, 2016
  2. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    For some dates codes I find this tool useful.

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    #2 AlcahueteJ, Jun 16, 2016
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  3. ssam

    ssam Pundit (997) Dec 2, 2008 California

    Try to find a blue light. It heightens contrast and might make those basically invisible printed dates show up.
     
    #3 ssam, Jun 16, 2016
  4. Squire

    Squire Grand Pooh-Bah (4,385) Jul 16, 2015 Mississippi
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    A beer rep told me he has an ap on his phone that translates the codes. Don't know where he got it and didn't have time to ask but it seems worth looking into.
     
    #4 Squire, Jun 16, 2016
  5. papat444

    papat444 Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,961) Dec 28, 2006 Canada (QC)
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    I'm hoping to have something soon...
     
    #5 papat444, Jun 16, 2016
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  6. Lazhal

    Lazhal Pooh-Bah (1,890) Mar 13, 2011 Michigan
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    I saw some members offering to donate for the site. Will these donations keep it up for any reasonable time frame?
     
    #6 Lazhal, Jun 16, 2016
  7. DougC123

    DougC123 Savant (1,186) Aug 21, 2012 Connecticut

    I'd be so happy to see it back.
     
    #7 DougC123, Jun 17, 2016
  8. papat444

    papat444 Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,961) Dec 28, 2006 Canada (QC)
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    Check out link in my profile
     
    #8 papat444, Jun 17, 2016
  9. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    Can't you just create a free Google Site in the interim?
     
    #9 jesskidden, Jun 17, 2016
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  10. papat444

    papat444 Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,961) Dec 28, 2006 Canada (QC)
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    Yeah, that's a good idea, why didn't i think of that *facepalm*
     
    #10 papat444, Jun 17, 2016
  11. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Old habits die hard? :-)
     
    #11 drtth, Jun 17, 2016
  12. Wasatch

    Wasatch Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,050) Jun 8, 2005 Colorado
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    Definitely comes in handy at times.

    Cheers!
     
    #12 Wasatch, Jun 17, 2016
  13. papat444

    papat444 Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,961) Dec 28, 2006 Canada (QC)
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    Yeah, got so many things going on that i'm losing my mind :confused:
     
    #13 papat444, Jun 17, 2016
  14. stickboy1125

    stickboy1125 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Virginia

    If I can't figure it out, I don't buy the beer. I suggest you o the same, why support breweries who don't care if you are buying old product?
     
    #14 stickboy1125, Jun 17, 2016
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  15. Squire

    Squire Grand Pooh-Bah (4,385) Jul 16, 2015 Mississippi
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    Same here. At the store yesterday I asked a Rep to help me find a date on the Craft brand he was stocking at the time. He couldn't find a date or an ABV percentage. So he called the brewery who said they list neither, had no plans to, but there was a packed date on the case and the beer would be good for 180 days after that.

    The Rep then relayed a terse message that the customer doesn't buy any beer that's not dated.
     
    #15 Squire, Jun 17, 2016
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  16. DougC123

    DougC123 Savant (1,186) Aug 21, 2012 Connecticut

    That's why the tool is helpful, and until everyone starts dating clearly in a format that is easy to understand, it gets me a lot more possibilities. When in doubt I always leave it behind. Burned too many times.
     
    #16 DougC123, Jun 17, 2016
  17. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Good for you. Next time have him also let the brewery know which beer you are buying instead. (Preferably one not handled by that distributor's rep. :slight_smile:)
     
    #17 drtth, Jun 17, 2016
  18. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Sounds fine but I think it can be more effectively expressed to the brewery by following up with an email, phone call, social media post, etc stating why you are not purchasing their beer. Just not buying the beer does not let the brewery know why you didn't buy the beer & give them a chance to potentially address the issue. Just my 2ยข.
     
    #18 Jaycase, Jun 17, 2016
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  19. Squire

    Squire Grand Pooh-Bah (4,385) Jul 16, 2015 Mississippi
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    Did that in a detailed email to the brewery to which they haven't responded. Tried calling first but all calls to that brewery at the number listed on their website go straight to voicemail where you are instructed to send an email.
     
    #19 Squire, Jun 17, 2016
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  20. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Kudos to you. So far as I've experienced it, the only time some pay attention is when the realize they are losing business to the competition. :slight_smile:
     
    #20 drtth, Jun 17, 2016
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