I was under the impression they used a three month range which is why I'm puzzled as I just saw bottles dated 11/06/12. That just seems too ridiculously fresh to be for real.
You should e-mail this question to brewery.I've been doing that this year for brews that I can't find . Sometimes I get good feed back sometimes not . Seems alot of times they give a response but no answer. I make an effort to support only those that are willing to give clarity about their dating system. GOD BLESS YOU LARRY BELL!