Shelf life

[andymat]

After i bottle my coopers lager and let it clear how long will it last?
I assume because there is no chemicals in there it wont last that long.

Thoughts

 

[Sean_Mc]

Tough one as I never seem to let mine age long enough

As long as their stored in a cool dark place after secondary fermentation, then they're going to get better for the first 3-6months. I believe 12-18 months is the longest you should keep without drinking......better and more patient brewers will tell you better than me.

 

[johnboy]

I agree with Sean. You can keep bottles for longer than you'd think. If you want to let it age then try one each month and taste how it changes.

 

[Moley]

I agree with Sean. You can keep bottles for longer than you'd think.

So do I.

Whatever you do, stash a few bottles from each brew away and try to forget they exist for a few months.

As soon as your FV is empty, get it reloaded. If you can brew faster than you can drink and some bottles manage to get left for 3-6 months you really will be amazed at the improvement. :

 

[chiefstoker]

Is this the same for bitter, stout, cider whatever?

How about a gassed cheapo keg?

 

[Moley]

Yes, I guess that would apply to all beers, especially stronger / darker ones.

I can't comment on cider, never made any proper stuff and can't see TC ever improving.
Likewise, can't comment on kegs, ain't got one.

 

[tubby_shaw]

I can't comment on cider, never made any proper stuff and can't see TC ever improving.

Trust me it does

 

[andymat]

Thanks guys
Maybe it wont last that long anyway

Fermentation has now stopped on my first brew and now im going to take my first reading :