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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

A friend just give me a few bottles of beer.i was wondering how long they would keep in the bottles.

Thanks cindi

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

a couple of years .... chill them before opening ... if they put too much sugar in the second ferment you can lose half a bottle as froth

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

if they put too little sugar in then they won't keep for very long because ther won't be enough carbon dioxide in the bottle to keep it fresh ... whatever happens, pour it real slow and keep an eye on the sediment so you don't get any in your glass

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's the 1st time they made it so we not sure about it. and thank you for the advice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd drink it within the year. Fresh beer is always best. It's not wine, it can mature after a few weeks.

Like above said. Needs priming properly, if they did all what they should, your in for a treat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just get it drank....pretend you're at a trendy bar and it's from a micro brewery that make organic beer with hops from the foot of Mount vesuvius...you've paid £8 for it and you need to pretend it's nice (regardless of whether it is or not) and you have a refined palate and others wouldn't understand it's subtle undertones of "cheeseburger and bile" like all the top knot wearing wank stains you see out in Manchester nowadays.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And breathe.

Ps....tell them it's nice but give them constructive feedback.

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull

I've just made some rice wine, it's a little vinegar like for my taste so might have to backsweeten it a bit,

Any other homebrewers on here??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Waaaaay too many variables to say an accurate shelf life

It's all depends how sterile everything was, a year shouldn't be a problem at all if done correctly.

Brewing is an art form

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I get the shed sorted. I'll be brewing again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

basically you need to handle the bottle slowly so you don't kick up the sediment. hold it up to the light to check how clear it is. when it is clear enough to see through from top to bottom, then it is ready to drink. storing the bottles on a cold surface will help the sediment solidify in the bottom of the bottle so then there is less chance that it will cloud up when you open it. an experienced brewer with the right equipment will leave no sediment at all.

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By *ogerNesszonesMan
over a year ago

Northern England

"Just get it drank....pretend you're at a trendy bar and it's from a micro brewery that make organic beer with hops from the foot of Mount vesuvius...you've paid £8 for it and you need to pretend it's nice (regardless of whether it is or not) and you have a refined palate and others wouldn't understand it's subtle undertones of "cheeseburger and bile" like all the top knot wearing wank stains you see out in Manchester nowadays."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My dad used to make home made beer it was nice but very strong .Lost count on the hangovers my dad Had after just a few

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