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Buying beer at the grocery store
Posted on 4/3/17 at 10:49 am
Posted on 4/3/17 at 10:49 am
Buying beer at the Grocery store
Nothing groundbreaking but some good comments. Masteezy has taught me the freshness tip which I now abide by.
Not a bad beer making video at the end.
Nothing groundbreaking but some good comments. Masteezy has taught me the freshness tip which I now abide by.
Not a bad beer making video at the end.
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Posted on 4/3/17 at 11:31 am to Martini
quote:So I shouldnt store my IPA's at room temperature? I dont have that kind of fridge space.
When It Comes to Hops, Look for the Fridge As a general rule, you should never buy an IPA that has been stored at room temperature. If you do, you’re disrespecting the IPA’s flavor at the highest level, something like spitting in your grandmother’s soup. This is because hop oils (the stuff that gives beers fruity, piney flavor) lose their potency in a warm climate, eventually leaving you with a beer that’s all bitterness and no flavor. You’ll see grocery stores promote new or special release beers by stacking boxes in the middle of the store, but if you’re buying an IPA, pale ale, dry-hopped saison, or anything remotely hoppy, please, head to the refrigerated beer section. Both the brewer and your grandmother will appreciate it.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 11:37 am to J Murdah
They may just be implying that if you have the option, go for cold and not room temp.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 11:39 am to J Murdah
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So I shouldnt store my IPA's at room temperature? I dont have that kind of fridge space.
Sure you can but don't expect a hop-heavy IPA that's been sitting at room temperature to taste identical as the same sitting in a cool environment
Posted on 4/3/17 at 11:46 am to J Murdah
quote:
So I shouldnt store my IPA's at room temperature? I dont have that kind of fridge space.
They'll be fine at room temperature. Just don't leave them out in your garage or up in your attic.
And keep them away from light. Sunlight will hurt the hops far more than temperature.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 11:51 am to LSUBoo
What about being shipped cold then stored at room temperature? Would that change the flavor?
I've seen Dr Hoptagon shipped to Calandros cold and I've bought right then but it was stocked on the floor.
Just curious.
I've seen Dr Hoptagon shipped to Calandros cold and I've bought right then but it was stocked on the floor.
Just curious.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 11:51 am to LSUBoo
never looked at beer dates until recently when i bought some St Arnold Elissa that was 9 months old 
Posted on 4/3/17 at 11:55 am to LSUBoo
Thought so. I had a ghost last night from the last batch that was sitting at room temperature under a table in my room. Tasted just as good as the fresh ones ive had.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 12:01 pm to J Murdah
WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF A BELL’S BEER?
The vast majority of our beers have a shelf life of six months from the day the beer is bottled, canned or kegged. The packaging date, along with batch information can be found on all our packaging.
WHERE TO FIND THAT PACKAGING DATE
Bottles: Back label
Cases: Exterior
Cans: Bottom
Kegs and mini-kegs: Upper side wall
Case and six-pack can carrier: Side wall
Some of our stouts are more robust and can withstand storage periods of about a year, provided that they are kept in a cool space. Refrigeration isn't completely necessary for any of our ales, but being kept in areas that are cool and dark is strongly encouraged. Our lagers have a 90-day shelf life.
Hopslam is best enjoyed as soon as possible.
We also make several beers which are specifically brewed to develop and mature over the course of several years. These include Expedition Stout and Third Coast Old Ale, as well as certain special releases, and are ideal for long-term cellaring.
The vast majority of our beers have a shelf life of six months from the day the beer is bottled, canned or kegged. The packaging date, along with batch information can be found on all our packaging.
WHERE TO FIND THAT PACKAGING DATE
Bottles: Back label
Cases: Exterior
Cans: Bottom
Kegs and mini-kegs: Upper side wall
Case and six-pack can carrier: Side wall
Some of our stouts are more robust and can withstand storage periods of about a year, provided that they are kept in a cool space. Refrigeration isn't completely necessary for any of our ales, but being kept in areas that are cool and dark is strongly encouraged. Our lagers have a 90-day shelf life.
Hopslam is best enjoyed as soon as possible.
We also make several beers which are specifically brewed to develop and mature over the course of several years. These include Expedition Stout and Third Coast Old Ale, as well as certain special releases, and are ideal for long-term cellaring.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 1:03 pm to J Murdah
My general rule of thumb is; if I buy it refrigerated, keep it refrigerated. If I buy it unrefrigerated, it's ok to keep it unrefrigerated. Once it crosses the refrigeration threshold, keep it refrigerated.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 1:16 pm to J Murdah
quote:How is that ever a good thing?
piney flavor
Posted on 4/3/17 at 1:23 pm to AlxTgr
My Winn Dixie grocery store liquor store occasionally has 6 packs on sale that are out of date. Ive bought sweetwater 6 packs for literally 50 cents, I got one for 50 cents and one for like $2.50 so 2 six packs for $3 one time.
Anyway, these weren't horrible out of date like under 6 months from their sell by date or whatever sweetwater uses. I could not tell a difference, given I didn't care as long as they were drinkable.
Its not like the beer goes from great to undrinking from day 179 to 180. I mean if they are saying you should drink it in under 6 months its easily good for another couple months but you may also be pushing some flavor issues at 4 and 5 months.
Also, flavors can evolve. It doesn't necessary go "bad" just matures like wine. It could taste better at 6 months to some people than fresh.
Anyway, these weren't horrible out of date like under 6 months from their sell by date or whatever sweetwater uses. I could not tell a difference, given I didn't care as long as they were drinkable.
Its not like the beer goes from great to undrinking from day 179 to 180. I mean if they are saying you should drink it in under 6 months its easily good for another couple months but you may also be pushing some flavor issues at 4 and 5 months.
Also, flavors can evolve. It doesn't necessary go "bad" just matures like wine. It could taste better at 6 months to some people than fresh.
This post was edited on 4/3/17 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 4/3/17 at 1:26 pm to BigDropper
Same
Posted on 4/3/17 at 1:31 pm to BigDropper
quote:
My general rule of thumb is; if I buy it refrigerated, keep it refrigerated. If I buy it unrefrigerated, it's ok to keep it unrefrigerated. Once it crosses the refrigeration threshold, keep it refrigerated.
This doesn't really do anything, though. Cold to warm to cold is better than warm to warm. Warmer temperature increases the rate of oxygenation.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 1:41 pm to jsk020
quote:
i bought some St Arnold Elissa that was 9 months old
Close to my least favorite "IPA"
Posted on 4/3/17 at 1:47 pm to Martini
quote:
raspberry peanut butter porter that’s staring you down from the shelves has stared down the last 3,258 people that walked it by over the past five months. If you’re thinking, I wonder who the hell buys this
Uh....I do. That sound delicious.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 1:49 pm to LSUBoo
quote:
Just don't leave them out in your garage or up in your attic.
GFT (Garage Floor Temperature) is a thing in Oregon. Great for storing beers. That cool, rainy climate and cool summer evenings is perfect for IPAs.
The best rule is to drink them soon after you get them, and then you won't have any problems.
I totally disagree with that comment about buying Bell's (or any beer, for that matter) at Walgreens, rather than at a bottle shop. Support your local bottle shop. If you buy your regular beers there, they will be more likely to save you a bottle of that rare when it comes out and you can't beer there two hours before opening to get a spot in line. Also, the more you (and your friends) buy beer at the local bottle shop, the fresher the beer is going to be.
Don't just show up at the bottle shop for the big releases - shop there regularly. Most bottle shops are priced competitively with the grocery stores, anyway. If you have a bottle shop that is also a taproom, having a beer at the bar is always a good idea, too. It gets your face in front of the people who manage the beer. You're more likely to get a heads up on any insider information they may have on kegs that they may be getting, or special releases coming up...
Posted on 4/3/17 at 2:01 pm to Jax-Tiger
quote:
I totally disagree with that comment about buying Bell's (or any beer, for that matter) at Walgreens
wut .. I just posted Bell's recommended care of their beer.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 2:18 pm to t00f
It's in the article.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 2:21 pm to Martini
quote:
It's in the article.
Oh
, I did not read the article, was just posting recommendations on storage based on other posts. 
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