IPA storage/freshness question

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  1. Ipaupaweallpa

    Ipaupaweallpa Savant (1,022) Dec 26, 2014 Alabama
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    So the more I read keep reading different opinions mostly on other sites, my question being, is it bad to have IPAs stored in the fridge laying down? Not for a long time maybe keep the longest one for a month. I'm really curious because two of these are enjoy by and I don't wanna mess them up. I've had no problem with any SN variants going bad, but I have had Stone ipa and two hearted get yeast sediment all mixed in. I'm guessing this is between the 2nd and 3rd Month of shelf life? Thanks Kevin.
     
    #1 Ipaupaweallpa, Jan 20, 2015
  2. Farnswurth

    Farnswurth Pundit (986) Sep 9, 2012 Illinois
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    Its fine
     
    #2 Farnswurth, Jan 20, 2015
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  3. 1eyed_jack

    1eyed_jack Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2012 Illinois

    Honestly, some people on here are a bit too intense, whether they think IPAs can only taste good for 2 weeks, or they need to be stored a different way.

    You're fine! And more importantly, enjoy your beers!
     
    #3 1eyed_jack, Jan 20, 2015
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  4. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Drink yeast sediment. Good stuff and part of the flavor.
     
    #4 BMBCLT, Jan 20, 2015
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  5. generalnotsew76

    generalnotsew76 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2014 Tennessee

    You are the voice of reason lol! It kills me when people say an IPA is undrinkable after 2 weeks. That is just nuts.
     
    #5 generalnotsew76, Jan 20, 2015
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  6. KindaFondaGoozah

    KindaFondaGoozah Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2013 Wisconsin

    Anything in the bottle should be expected to be part of the flavor profile in my mind. If you're nervous, pour carefully and you'll get to try it both ways. Yeast is like potato skins: don't throw away free nutrients :slight_smile:.
     
    #6 KindaFondaGoozah, Jan 20, 2015
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  7. Oktoberfiesta

    Oktoberfiesta Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2013 New Mexico

    I've honestly seen some IPAs that seem to have more of a "hop oil" sediment. It's not malt sediment in the traditional sense. But it's a visible layer that slowly creeps into a normally poured beer. I actually recommended many swirling their IPAs before trying ( Project Dank as an example.)
     
    #7 Oktoberfiesta, Jan 20, 2015
  8. beerjerk666

    beerjerk666 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,155) Aug 22, 2010 Florida
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    Should be fine; obviously the fresher the better.
     
    #8 beerjerk666, Jan 20, 2015
  9. Uniobrew31

    Uniobrew31 Pooh-Bah (1,567) Jan 16, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    I only worry about storing bottle conditioned beers upright. Otherwise you end up with all sorts of nasty shit floating around in you beer. IPA's should be fine on their side.
     
    #9 Uniobrew31, Jan 20, 2015
  10. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    Drink your sediment, it's good for you.
     
    #10 Tripel_Threat, Jan 20, 2015
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  11. Ipaupaweallpa

    Ipaupaweallpa Savant (1,022) Dec 26, 2014 Alabama
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    Thanks alot guys. U guys never notice how Stone ipa starts tasting much more malty towards the end though? Like a Miller high life flavored back end? I just noticed the ones I have in the fridge have some sediment and kinda changed into this flavor profile again. Meh. Time for a lot of Torpedo again. That shits always fresh . got a single from Publix the other day dated 9/22! Still fresh. Lol
     
    #11 Ipaupaweallpa, Jan 20, 2015
  12. deford

    deford Pooh-Bah (1,559) Nov 11, 2013 California
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    I store mine upside down...in the pool...

    Really, it doesn't matter for the short time you'll have an IPA....
     
    #12 deford, Jan 20, 2015
  13. Ipaupaweallpa

    Ipaupaweallpa Savant (1,022) Dec 26, 2014 Alabama
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    Haha nice. XD... How long u gonna save that Brett ipa for?
     
    #13 Ipaupaweallpa, Jan 20, 2015
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