How long you can age beer

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Yellolab2010, Mar 29, 2014.

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  1. Yellolab2010

    Yellolab2010 Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2014 Pennsylvania

    I was curious how long different styles of beer can be stored? I know IPAs are better the fresher they are in most cases but how long can you cellar stouts, porters, lagers etc?
     
    #1 Yellolab2010, Mar 29, 2014
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    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

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  3. JasonLovesBeer

    JasonLovesBeer Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2013 Canada (BC)

    Results vary based on specific examples as well as personal preferences. My default settings:

    Stouts: Up to 4 years
    Barleywines: Up to 6 years
    Old Ales: Very much depends. Up to 20 years
    Gueuze: Up to 20 years
    Saisons: Up to 3 years
    Quads: Up to 6 years
    Sours: Up to 3 years

    Pale Ales, IPAs, lagers, etc: Drink within 6 months preferably.
     
    #3 JasonLovesBeer, Mar 30, 2014
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