Can beer go bad?

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For many Germans, beer is more or less a staple food. It is hard to imagine a cozy evening or partying without it. And what would football be for most men without beer? But what is it like, can beer go bad? And how can you tell? Are there perhaps even ways to prevent or delay this? Read on if you want to learn more about it.

Beer does not tolerate exposure to the sun.
Beer does not tolerate exposure to the sun. © Rolf van Melis / Pixelio

Beer can go bad - store it right

at beer It is the same as with other foods: it can get bad and then of course it belongs down the drain. The misconception that beer can be kept "forever" because of the alcohol it contains is a fairy tale.

  • Keep your beer cool. You certainly don't have to do it by the box in the refrigerator store, a basement room is perfect for this, and only the bottles that will be drunk in the next few days should be stored in the refrigerator.
  • Also protect your beer from direct sunlight. Heat is not good for beer, and exposure to direct sunlight is really a problem. You risk that your beer will no longer taste good before the best-before date has expired.
  • But beer doesn't belong in the freezer either, not even an hour before you drink it. If you want to enjoy the perfect beer taste with all aromas, you should drink the beer at below 10 ° C. Less than 6 ° C is a little too little.
  • In most cases it does not matter whether you store the beer upright or lying down. In the case of wheat beer, however, it makes sense if the bottles are left one day before consumption at the latest, as this allows the yeast to slowly detach from the bottom and distribute it in the beer.
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This is how you can tell that beer is bad

The best-before date is only a guideline. If this is reached or exceeded, it does not mean that you can no longer drink a beer. Especially with the storage described above, it stays fresh for a very long time. This is how you can tell when your beer is no longer good:

  • Before it becomes really inedible, first taste it stale.
  • If you are unsure whether your beer is still drinkable, the first thing you should trust is your nose. Beer is because of it nutrient an ideal place for bacteria, which explains why it's best to store it in a cool place.
  • Beer, when it's bad, also gets flaky. At the latest when you notice this when pouring it into your glass, you should definitely dispose of your beer.

So you can enjoy your beer and avoid bad experiences.

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