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General Discussions => Chit Chat => Topic started by: borgig on April 22, 2013, 03:11:23 PM

Title: Shelf life of kit beer ?
Post by: borgig on April 22, 2013, 03:11:23 PM
Hi Guys,


I'm new to this , Can someone advise me on the shelf life of kit beer once it's bottled and ready for drinking.
Title: Re: Shelf life of kit beer ?
Post by: borgig on April 22, 2013, 03:19:16 PM
excellent thanks, and what about storage?, what are general optimal storage conditions for homebrew? For instance I purchased a Coopers Canadian Blonde beer kit today. Once bottled should I refrigerate or store on a shelf ??
Title: Re: Shelf life of kit beer ?
Post by: delzep on April 22, 2013, 03:20:22 PM
The tastier it is, the shorter its lifespan  ;D
Title: Re: Shelf life of kit beer ?
Post by: Garry on April 22, 2013, 03:23:58 PM
Leave it in a warm dark place for 2 weeks after bottling to let it carbonate. Then you can leave it in a cool dark place.
Title: Re: Shelf life of kit beer ?
Post by: borgig on April 22, 2013, 03:36:46 PM
Great stuff, thanks for the info guys. Yes delzep I would 100% agree on that ! "The tastier it is, the shorter its lifespan"  :) 
Title: Re: Shelf life of kit beer ?
Post by: LordEoin on April 22, 2013, 09:55:39 PM
I have a few 15 month old bog standard kit brews and they're still fine.
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