Originally Posted by
Ima Facultiwyfe
Dear experts,
I have a lot of beer we bought last summer up here at the lakehouse. How long is it good? Does it matter whether or not it's been in the fridge or at room temp?
Love, Ima
Depending on the beer, it should be good for up to a year. Some beers actually will last longer and do better aged, but most won't. Temperature affects taste a lot. If "room temperature" ever got over 80 for a period of time, it might taste pretty funky. Beer ages better at cooler temperatures, but warmer temperatures will adversely affect taste. It can wind up being sour, or "skunked".
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