Smart beer consumers know to check the date code on the can or bottle to determine its freshness. There is no industry standard as to how brewers date their beers, though most use a “bottled on” format. That style indicates when a particular beer was canned, rather than when it is best by.

How do you read the expiration date on a beer bottle?

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What happens if I drink old beer?

Drinking expired beer is harmless Basically, its completely harmless, non-toxic, and totally fine to drink. The only problem is that it might not taste so good, and its likely to smell odd and taste stale or flat. Nothing kills the flavor of a beer easier than oxidation.

Can you drink a 40 year old beer?

The short answer is that yes, beer expires. But saying the beer expires is a bit misleading, it doesnt actually become unsafe to drink, it just starts to taste unappealing or flat. To help answer questions about how long your beer is good for, here is a short guide that answers your major questions.