What's the freshest keg that you've ever bought?

[Skinsfan1311]

I picked up a keg, from a local brewer, this past Friday.

The keg was filled the day before. How cool is that?

So....what's the freshest keg that you've ever purchased?

[cubby_swans]

The beer I get has an expiration date, rather than a 'born on date'. But they expire 2 months out usually, so I'd say they're pretty fresh.

[Skinsfan1311]

Originally Posted by cubby_swans

The beer I get has an expiration date, rather than a 'born on date'. But they expire 2 months out usually, so I'd say they're pretty fresh.

Interesting.

I've never seen an expiration date on a keg, only a tag with the fill date.

What brand of beer(s) do you tap?

I once picked up a sixtel, (from a distributor for a local brewer), and the keg was already 2 months old. I tapped it and the beer tasted fine.


I spoke to the brewer, and he told me that, (with the exception of his high-hopped ale), that cold kegs kept under pressure would last at least 6 months without a very noticeable difference in flavor.

[cubby_swans]

Originally Posted by Skinsfan1311

Interesting.

I've never seen an expiration date on a keg, only a tag with the fill date.

What brand of beer(s) do you tap?

Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat, from Kansas City, MO. I live in St. Louis, MO, but Boulevard Wheat is pretty damn popular around here, a lot of bars carry it, so I imagine they've got trucks coming in to the distributor at least on a weekly basis.

[Skinsfan1311]

Originally Posted by cubby_swans

Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat, from Kansas City, MO. I live in St. Louis, MO, but Boulevard Wheat is pretty damn popular around here, a lot of bars carry it, so I imagine they've got trucks coming in to the distributor at least on a weekly basis.

The perfect time for wheat beer is right around the corner!

Enjoy!