Growler Shelf Life

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by jp7161, Jun 20, 2012.

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  1. jp7161

    jp7161 Zealot (628) Dec 22, 2011 California
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    I have set up a trade for a Apple Brandy Huna and was wondering if I need to drink ASAP or if I can hang onto this for a little bit. I guess they are counter pressure filled, so I am assuming it should last as long as a bottle. Is this correct?

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    #1 jp7161, Jun 20, 2012
  2. evilc

    evilc Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 California

    I think you should drink it. Better to not have to worry about it. I've had growlers taste like crap after 3 days. Even if it was filled correctly, was it sterile? How could anyone guarantee it was?
     
    #2 evilc, Jun 20, 2012
  3. quirkzoo

    quirkzoo Initiate (0) Jul 7, 2011 Colorado

    I had a growler from Town Hall that was counter pressure filled and I sat on it for ~6 months and it was just fine when opened. It even gave off a nice little hiss. But evilc makes a good point. I think it would be helpful to hear from someone that has sat on a growler from CCB before.
     
    #3 quirkzoo, Jun 20, 2012
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