No. Beer doesnt expire. As long as it is sealed then you can drink it years or even decades after it was brewed.

How long do craft beers last?

For most styles, anything over 180 days is old. But be aware that even after 180 days, the beer can be sold and consumed. It just is not the ideal manner that most breweries, distributors and retailers want to sell craft beer.

Does craft beer go off?

Yes, yes it most certainly can, and does. Although, drinking expired beer wont make you sick (at least not from nasty little germs as nothing harmful will grow once a beer is properly fermented, in other words it doesnt spoil). When beer goes off, its the flavour and mouthfeel that take a hit.

Can old craft beer make you sick?

Drinking beer past the expiration date is not ideal, but in the event that you drink a “rotten beer”, just know that drinking a bad beer probably wont make you sick and it wont kill you. At the most, you can expect a bit of a stomach ache and a slight feeling of disappointment and disgust.

Why are IPAs so bad?

The adverse reaction you think youre having to taste can very well be your body rejecting hops oils and aromas. Though all beers contain hops, the elevated level of hops in IPAs can trigger responses you dont typically have to other beers, similar to a gluten allergy.

Is it safe to drink 5 year old beer?

The simple answer is yes, the beer is still good insofar as it is safe to drink. Since most beer is either pasteurized or filtered to eliminate bacteria, its extremely resistant to spoiling.

Can you get drunk off expired beer?

As a beer ages, will its potency wane too? In a word, no. The alcohol content of beer (and wine, for that matter) is determined during the fermentation process and will not change over time.

Can I drink 3 year old beer?

The simple answer is yes, the beer is still good insofar as it is safe to drink. Since most beer is either pasteurized or filtered to eliminate bacteria, its extremely resistant to spoiling.

Do IPA beers go bad?

The short answer doesnt tell the whole story, though, especially when you consider that, in many cases, an IPA retains flavor for up to three months. Beer doesnt expire in the same way as milk, but the flavors can diminish — and that is especially true for IPAs. Hops add bitterness, flavor and aroma to beer.

Why do IPAs get me so drunk?

Its simply because IPAs generally have a higher percent alcohol by volume than many other styles of beers.

Do IPAs give worse hangovers?

A little late to the party, but a lot of IPAs are chemically treated to speed of the fermentation process. This can cause really bad hangovers.

Will drinking expired beer hurt you?

Expired alcohol doesnt make you sick. If you drink liquor after its been open for more than a year, you generally only risk a duller taste. Flat beer typically tastes off and may upset your stomach, whereas spoiled wine usually tastes vinegary or nutty but isnt harmful.

Is flat beer OK to drink?

Beer doesnt become unsafe to drink as it matures, but it will begin to taste flat — either because it loses flavor or develops an off-putting flavor profile. Its proteins will still break down, just as with any other beer, but it will have been engineered to withstand the process in the first place.

Is 5 year old beer still good?

The simple answer is yes, the beer is still good insofar as it is safe to drink. Since most beer is either pasteurized or filtered to eliminate bacteria, its extremely resistant to spoiling.

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