is beer still drinkable after it's been in a bottle for nearly 30 years
2006-11-28 03:34:43 · 20 answers · asked by composepro 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
It depends on whether it's brewed for this, or brewed for immediate consumption!
The ingredients used are different....
2006-11-28 03:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by pinead101 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Generally not. If the alcohol content of the beer is above 13% alcohol by volume, it might be drinkable. Still, thirty years is a long time for beer. I would say keep it as a novelty and never open it.
2006-11-28 04:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by mikey4512002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of aging beer, but never for more than about 18 months. I know many of the import beers I buy go pretty flat after being in the bottle about a year.
Drinkable though? I'm guessing strictly and technically speaking, yes. I wouldn't advise it though.
2006-11-28 03:43:34 · answer #3 · answered by btpage0630 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It depends on the beer. Some darker beers age well, as do some with higher alcohol content. In fact, I have some holiday style beer that I bought several years ago that ages very well. Every year, I have one and let the rest keep aging. (of course, I buy some fresh stuff too). I have beer in my refrigerator that I made myself over 5 years ago that is still very good.
30 years? It could be. If you open the bottle and get a "whoosh" sound (CO2 escaping). It's probably still good. Then its just a matter of taste. I've heard of beers being recovered from very old shipwrecks that's still good.
2006-11-28 03:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by jeepdrivr 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It Depends what it is. If it is a strong ale like a barley wine that has enough alcohol to withstand that kind of aging, then yes. But otherwise it will probably be pretty horrid.
Even a strong very strong ale will likely have some oxidised or sherry like flavours but it will be a complex and rewarding drink. Ales, like wimes, can age very well if they are strong enough. I made a barley wine that is 12% ABV and it is four years old now - it just keeps getting better and better.
Can you tell me what it is?
2006-11-28 04:40:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope
2006-11-28 03:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by Chianti Man 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The worst that can happen will be the beer has gone off, it will be very nasty to drink. Otherwise cheers m8 :)
2006-11-28 03:45:13 · answer #7 · answered by Longjohn 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Better look in it before you drink it, mine catches flies after 3 days.
2006-11-28 03:53:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends what type of beer!! my personnel opinion, stay clear of it!! its ok saying its ok to drink but who knows for sure??? good luck
2006-11-28 06:44:41 · answer #9 · answered by chick07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's only one way to find out! It should be if the seal is still intact. Open it and if it doesn't make a shoosh noise it will be flat and nasty.
2006-11-28 03:38:16 · answer #10 · answered by freelander 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't take my chances. Beer does not age well.
2006-11-28 03:36:46 · answer #11 · answered by shoelace 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋