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I have been a home brewing for about 20 years, been a member of the Chicago Beer Society, and designed a beer-tasting course and curriculum. I would love to encourage you along the road of beer appreciation as well as beer brewing.

 
   

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Beer - bottle aging beer


Expert: Matt Dick - 10/31/2009

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I have a few bottles of Roots Organic Brewing Epic Ale that are aging, as recommended, in the bottles, one Jeroboam from 2006, and two Magnums 2007 & 2008.  the Jeroboam is a mechanical spring type pressure seal, and the Magnums are bottle-capped.  All havbe been dept upright under my kitchen sink at room temps 60=/- to 80+ The Jeroboam has leaked out the top slightly and I am concerned this creates a pathway for bacteria.   Is the beer still good or do I have a problem?

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The beer might not be any good any more, but you can try it and find out.  There are not generally any toxic contaminants in compromised beer.  It might not taste very good, but it probably isn't poisonous.  At this stage you can't lose anything by cracking it and giving it a try.


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