How old is to old?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by DEdesign57, Mar 10, 2012.

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  1. DEdesign57

    DEdesign57 Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2011 New Jersey

    Whats to old for an IPA. I mean given a date on a bottle how old is to old for purchase. 4 month, 3months, ect..?
     
    #1 DEdesign57, Mar 10, 2012
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  2. Etan

    Etan Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2011 Wisconsin

    The brewer should have something to say about their specific beer, but I would say most tend to fall off noticeably within a few months (around 3 or 4). It also depends on whether they've been refrigerated or not.
     
    #2 Etan, Mar 10, 2012
  3. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    i prefer IPA's < 60 days and no more than 90 days
     
    #3 gatornation, Mar 10, 2012
  4. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    It totally depends on the beer. I consider Apocalypse Cow and Double Trouble to last better than most.
     
    #4 aasher, Mar 10, 2012
  5. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
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    Depends on the hop(s) of course, I had lots of DFH 60 and 90 last 3 to 4 months and they were fine.
     
    #5 azorie, Mar 10, 2012
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