How long is too long?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by doktorhops, Jan 2, 2014.

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  1. doktorhops

    doktorhops Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 12, 2011 Australia
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    My question to all Beer Advocates is: How long is too long to keep a beer in your fridge before drinking it?

    Example: I have been storing a 750ml bottle of Duvel (my all time favourite) in the fridge for about 6 months, biding my time, waiting for a special occasion, I mean a really big special occasion, but now I am worried that it might lose its flavour or something... or I want to drink it regardless.

    What are your personal experiences with long-term storing of beers in fridges?
     
    #1 doktorhops, Jan 2, 2014
  2. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
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    Be a great question in the cellar forum. I had beer be ok longer than 6 months in the frig. I mean that is what a frig is for you know?:grinning:
     
    #2 azorie, Jan 2, 2014
  3. tbaker397

    tbaker397 Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2013 West Virginia

    I know Stone did their vertical epic tasting with beers from 2002 that had been properly stored in a refridgerator and across the board they said there was very little oxidation, and in the video I believe it was one of the bros that said it really shows that proper refrigeration can make a beer last. Might have been someone else tho, but either way, someone said that.
     
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  4. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

    I can only provide information as a personal experience. I picked up some Heady at the brewery in June 2012 and kept it cold from the time I picked it up until I got it home and into the fridge. I had the last one in October and it was just as good as the first one I had. As long as the Aussie refrigerators are the same as the American refrigerators you should be OK.
     
    #4 otispdriftwood, Jan 2, 2014
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