Home brew beer shelf life - How long can I keep my home brewed beer?

There is no definitive answer to this question however, as a rule of thumb, the stronger the beer, the longer it will last. To be on the safe side you are probably better consuming your brew within about 6 months and don't store it for longer than a year. Having said that, some stronger beers will last several years if stored correctly.

Home brew storage

The key thing to remember is that the storage conditions can greatly effect the shelf life of your home brewed beer. You need to ensure the beer is kept somewhere cool and dark. The bottles must be air tight too, in order to stop the brew going flat. Glass beer bottles will probably give a longer shelf life than plastic (PET) bottles. Make sure you remember to label your brew so you know how long it has been in storage.

If in any doubt, just drink your brew as soon as it is ready and set another one going to replace the last one.