How long is beer in a bottle good for?

Question

It has been refrigerated, but about long will it last for?

Answer 1

Typically, 120 days. Then, you get "Skunk" beer.

Answer 2

It depends on the type of beer and the color of the bottle. Green glass give beer a "skunk" flavor fairly quickly, from the green light that gets to the beer. So beer in green bottles only lasts for about a month. Brown bottles are the best at preventing light from giving the beer odd flavors. Some beers, like pilsners, are meant to be consumed shortly after bottling, others have longer shelf life, IPA was designed to survive the months long journey from England to India, in a warm ship, without developing off flavors. My dad once made a peach lambic that was alright when it was first bottled, but after it sat at cool room temps for 8 years it was awesome. I produced a red ale last year, the flavors were poorly balanced for the first 6 weeks after bottling, but they blended really well after that and it was delicious until we finished off the last bottle 6 weeks later, so it was great after 3 months.

Answer 3

It depends on the beer. Canned beer will last longer than bottled beer. Sunlight seems to make it go bad quicker. It should be good for 100 days no matter what. Longer than a year, try it, but be be prepared to dump it out.

Answer 4

At least a couple days after you've opened it, but make sure you put the cap back on tight. Sometimes I'll drink 1/2 a beer then stick it back in the fridge. Tastes fine the next day or so. Obviously I'm not a big drinker. :o) After a few days it will get flat. Gross!

Answer 5

unopened bottle gets "skunk after a month or two. Drinking month old beer is just nasty.

Answer 6

Around here its good for about 15 minutes.

Answer 7

its good until ou drink it, recycled beer doesn't do too well.

Answer 8

long enuf for you to open it and drink it!

Answer 9

it should have an expiration date on it

Answer 10

until it´s empty