Beer is an alcoholic drink that is prepared by fermentation. It is yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops. Beer is a ubiquitous drink and part of drinking cultures worldwide, be it in India or the United States of America. This drink, even though alcoholic, isn’t as alcoholic as a spirit.
How Long Does Beer Last in the Fridge?
It depends on factors like storage conditions as; if one wants to preserve their beer, they need to store these unopened cans or bottles of beer in an area that is primarily cool in temperature and does not receive much light or heat.
To substantially extend the shelf life of unopened beer, keep the unopened beer away from a direct source of light or a direct source of heat; this beer, if exposed to too much light, can cause this unopened beer to develop a taste foul. To understand this, in layman’s terms, the beer goes bad.
Beer Storage Temperature
The optimum temperature to maximize the shelf life of unopened beer is between 45 F and 55 F, a fixed temperature that is colder than the typical room temperature but a temperature warmer than that of a refrigerator.
If one cannot achieve this temperature, one needs to keep their beer in a refrigerator.
Unopened beer, properly stored, will generally stay at its absolute best state for approximately 4 to 6 months. However, even after 4 to 6 months, the beer will usually remain safe to use even after that time.
When a beer is stored correctly and has further not been opened, the beer will last and stay at its best quality for the elongated and significant period of around 6 to 8 months in the refrigerator. Even after six to eight months in the fridge, it is most likely still usable even after that period.
Does beer expire if not opened?
Unopened beer is safe to drink even after its expiration date mentioned on the package, provided it has been stored at the right temperature and in proper conditions.
Store-bought beer will most likely have a “Use Before this Date” or a Best By,” “Best if Used By,” “Best Before,” or “Best When Used By” date. The date that exists on that is not a warning date. It is the estimated date given by the manufacturer of the beer by which they think that the beer will remain at its best quality by the given date.
If a beer has gone bad, it gives a foul odor and should be discarded for quality purposes immediately.
