Is it bad to drink a 7 month old beer?

Answer 1

I dont think it is wise as it could be past their use by date

Answer 2

Basically all answers to your question are humbug. Sorry folks.

One of the key factors in the freshness of beer is the type of packaging. Beer in a can will last quite a bit longer than beer in bottles. Reason: the caps on bottles are not 100% fitted, which means that air (read: oxygen) can get into the bottle and change the taste. Oxygen is the mortal enemy of beer.

Quality standards are NOT set by the government. Each brewer can determine how long he recommends that the beer still will taste accordingly. The 120 day rule is a marketing gag, nothing else. Bud does sell enough beer that there is good turnaround in the supermarkets/liquor stores. A microbrew is generally untreated (not pasteurized) and product "decay" can go fast without refrigeration.

7 month old beer will not kill you - maybe the taste will be off.

Answer 3

This depends entirely on what kind of beer you've got. If it's a high-gravity ale like a barleywine, imperial stout or IPA, then it's made to be aged for years. The oldest beer I've had was 10 years old, and it was an excellent Elizabethan style ale. The barleywine I brewed myself is now 3 years old and it keeps getting better with age. HOWEVER, If you're talking about standard bad American pilsener or lager, like Miller Lite or Budweiser, then throw it away.

Answer 4

Probably- It actually depends on the beer. Beer with higher alchohol content (like a belgium Dunkel) or higher hop levels (like an IPA) will last longer. If it's something like a Coors light, then still probably yes, although the beer manufactures claim the quality is as good. However, if it is in a keg, or been sitting in the sun, or been cooked (in a really hot environment) then it almost definetly is no longer enjoyable. You probably won't get sick (unless it's homebrew and contaminated) but it might taste really bad.

Answer 5

No. It won't cause you any harm.
The thing about beer is that It is not a product
that "grows better with age" as a fine wine.
You want your beer to be as fresh as possible.
The only thing is after seven month's, provided
It has been kept out of direct sunlight, is that
It will lose a great deal of It's taste.
But It will not harm you at all.

Hope this helps!

Answer 6

I know Cokes have an indefinite (Which could be debated) shelf life. The Expiration date just a Government Control thing. So, I would assume Beer have a long shelf life and may actually be like Cokes. As, long as it has not been opened, it should still have fizz and be good. If, it is bad you will taste it.

Answer 7

It won't hurt you, but if its an American Lager (Miller, Bud, or Coors product) or something similar, it will not taste the same. Old beer gets a light struck or skunky flavor.

American Lagers should be consumed within 120 days of brewing before flavor is significantly affected.

Answer 8

Seven months since it was bottled or that you've had it? Beer that are kept cool and in a dark place will last for years. Enjoy.

Answer 9

Some beers benefit from aging. Barleywines, strong ales, strong beligian ales, lambics, etc actually get better with age. Cheap beers go stale, but it won't hurt you to drink it.

Answer 10

The only bad beer is an empty beer.

Answer 11

Depends on weither you feel like making a trip to the emergency room.