How you keep your beer can make a
difference to how much you'll enjoy it. Below are some tips about
how to keep your beer at its best.
Top Tip : Keep your beer in the
fridge, regardless of the style and then remove the beer half an
hour before you'll enjoy it so it can reach the 8-12 degree sweet
spot.
Draft sizes
1 & 3 1/3 litre bottles / 9 pint
barrel / 18 pint box
Shelf life
These products contain fresh beer and
have a short shelf life compared to bottled beer. The beer is best
within 7 days of purchase, drunk as fresh as possible and within
1-2 days of opening.
Storage.
To be at its best fresh beer should be
stored in a cool environment somewhere around 8-12 degrees, a
garage is ideal. If you'd like your beer at fridge temperature
please be aware that a harmless 'chill haze' may develop, the haze
will not affect the flavour of the beer but may reduce its clarity.
It's also best to keep your beer out of direct sunlight.
22 pint mini
barrels
Shelf life
Mini barrels are slightly different,
they keep the beer in great condition for up to 3 weeks using
magic, not really, using a pressurised container. It does mean you
can enjoy draft beer at home over a number of days with no drop in
quality.
Storage
To be at its best fresh beer should be
stored in a cool environment somewhere around 8-12 degrees, a
garage is ideal. If you'd like your beer at fridge temperature
please be aware that a harmless 'chill haze' may develop, the haze
will not affect the flavour of the beer but may reduce its clarity.
It's also best to keep your beer out of direct sunlight.
72 pint barrels
Shelf life
These products contain fresh beer and
should be used once opened. Unopened the beer will be good for 7
days. Once opened, especially if some beer has been enjoyed, moving
the barrel with beer inside will result in it losing condition
(it's carbonation) and becoming flat, therefore we recommend 72
barrels only for parties/events where it will get finished.
Storage
To be at its best fresh beer should be
stored in a cool environment somewhere around 8-12 degrees, a
garage is ideal. If used in the heat, in a marquee on a hot day for
example, a cooling jacket or soaking towel can be used to keep the
beer cool.
Cooling jackets can be purchased from
the shop, they require soaking in water and freezing overnight.
Bottled beers, 500ml /
330ml
Shelf life
These products contain filtered beer
so they have a much longer shelf life than draft beer. We put a
year on the label from when it is bottled, however the rule still
stands - fresh is best, so don't let it hang around too long.
Storage.
To be at its best fresh beer should be
stored in a cool environment somewhere around 8-12 degrees, a
garage is ideal. If you'd like your beer at fridge temperature
please be aware that a harmless 'chill haze' may develop, the haze
will not affect the flavour of the beer but may reduce its clarity.
It's also best to keep your beer out of direct sunlight.
Top Tip : Keep your beer in the
fridge, regardless of the style and then remove the beer half an
hour before you'll enjoy it so it can reach the 8-12 degree sweet
spot.
