Can Commercial Or Homebrew Go Off Need Help Quick

[gonzo]

Its my brothers wedding this weekend, and there is something my grandfather planned for this day 10 years ago

He had bought a small keg i guess like those heineken ones you could buy a while back.

He sealed it up with tape ( was unopened) and said it was going to be for my brothers wedding.

Sadly he died a couple of years later and now that its time for my brother to get married My grandmother and I would like to open it for the occasion.

My uncle says that it wouldnt be any good.

But i would have thought that as long as there is no oxygen getting into the beer or it hasnt been opened then it should be fine.

 

[pokolbinguy]

From experience any of these kegs would taste foul being so old. I drank one which was only a few months out of date when i was 18 and it was starting to turn. Was still drinkable but it wasnt 10 years old. The beer ages by itself in the keg. Same as any bottled beer or wine does. Once the beer has hit its limit (very short time after "best before date") they die pretty quickly.

Sorry to burst the bubble but I would suggest investing in something new, you all, especially your brohter will appreciate it.

Goodluck with the wedding, I'm sure it will be a blast.

Pok

 

[Screwtop]

Simply MY OPINION like everyone elses. If it's commercial beer, and it has been pasteurised, and if it's in a non-corrosive container which doesn't allow any light to get at the product, and if it has not been refrigerated since leaving the brewery it MAY be ok. One of the worst things to do to commercial beer is to store it at ambient temp after being refrigerated, once refrigerated it should stay refrigerated until opening.

Good Luck, hope it works out.

 

[Ross]

Gonzo,

Unfortunately, the chances of it being drinkable are very slim, so make sure you have backup on the day....

cheers Ross

 

[sluggerdog]

My brother used to work in a bottle-o (at RSL) and they were not allowed to keep beer any longer then 3 months old. Once this happened the staff got the brews at 1/2 price as the beers go off.

So yes I would say that beer is well and truly off.

 

[Tseay]

Why not give the older keg to your brother as a family keepsake. Buy a fresh one and celebrate your brothers wedding with a toast to your grandfather. Start a family tradition.

 

[hooky]

Why not give the older keg to your brother as a family keepsake. Buy a fresh one and celebrate your brothers wedding with a toast to your grandfather. Start a family tradition.

Bloody good idea i say.

 

[Weizguy]

Gonz,

I'm sure your grandfather would have wanted a decent beer for the special day.

I'd also recommend that U buy a backup. You can taste the old one on the day (with low expectations),and if it's good, you'll have two mini-kegs (5 litres, I'd think).

Seth

 

[Screwtop]

My brother used to work in a bottle-o (at RSL) and they were not allowed to keep beer any longer then 3 months old. Once this happened the staff got the brews at 1/2 price as the beers go off.

So yes I would say that beer is well and truly off.

Good deal for the Rissole Slugger, they get to write it off plus make a profit.

 

[gonzo]

i think the toast might be the way to go, with a bit of his homemade liqour

 

[Voosher]

Why not give the older keg to your brother as a family keepsake. Buy a fresh one and celebrate your brothers wedding with a toast to your grandfather. Start a family tradition.

Bloody good idea i say.

I tend to agree with these sentiments.
I think the chances of the beer inside making a worthy contribution to the day are sufficiently slim to warrant leaving the keg intact in memory of your grandfather.
I hope the day goes well.
:chug: