Storing and Shelf Life

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.

 

Smaller draught sizes

1 litre bottles / 3 1/3 litre bottles / 9 pint barrel

Shelf life

These products contain fresh draught beer and have a short shelf life compared to bottled beer. The beer is best within 7 days of purchase but best 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 keep the beer in great condition for up to 3 weeks 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. We recommend 72 pint barrels are only ordered for parties/events where it will get finished in one session.

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 9 months on the label from when it is bottled, however the general 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.