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Originally Posted by MrBottomTooth
How long can most of these beers be stored before they start to go bad?
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Like baddog said.
For example: Imperial Stouts, Porters, and some the fine Belgian 'Trappist' Ales can be aged. As they mature, their character can mellow out and bring forth the subtitles that were previously subdued.
Goose Island's "Bourbon County" is good example of something that could be aged. In fact, I had a customer that saw we had several 2013's left and swiped them all up for this very reason. Chimay's Grand Reserve (Blue Label) is an example of a strong 'Trappist Ale' that has been known to be cellared. I'd read a review on a popular craft beer site where the reviewer compared a 1992 and a 1982 o.O! Review was written around 2004.
So, yes... generally speaking, it is the higher ABV darker ones of complex taste that can hold up. Checking out craft beer blogs/vlogs on the specific topic will give you more info, for sure. :-)
On a side note, having a Buddha's Juice from Wormtown Brewery (Worcester, MA.) as I write this. Last night, polished off a 6 pack of Sculpin Habanero. That was interesting lol!