Out of date kits

[ilikesabeer]

I have just found 2 x kits
Geordi lager and a Geordie best bitter.
Trouble is both kits are bbe 2013 sh

ould I just bin them

 

[VW911]

What's to lose?
Why not swap the yeast for new, and give them a go...
The malt may well have darkened over the years, but should be ok.

 

[Stevieboy]

Get em in...

 

[Rodcx500z]

Get um done fresh yeast and 500g of dme in each sorted, as above whats to lose

 

[obscure]

I’m in the what have you got to loose camp, worst case your down a few pounds for the fresh yeast and sugar/dme.

 

[An Ankoù]

Put them both together and don't add any sugar. Dry hop it with EKGs. It might make a decent pint.

 

[crowcrow]

Def worth brewing, first kit I made was a similar length out of date and brewed fine, tasted fine. I think I even used the original yeast - worst that can happen if you tie up a brew bucket for a period and waste an hour bottling. At best, extra beer!

 

[ChrisR73]

Canned products are safe to eat years after being sealed, may have lost a little bit of flavour as some complex carbs may have broken down over time but should be fine.

 

[Random Badger]

Put them both together and don't add any sugar. Dry hop it with EKGs. It might make a decent pint.

You're half right.

Brew them together with 1KG of brewing sugar. At least it will have some body and a bit of a kick (6% ABV or so).